Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of September 28
It’s the first week of Autumn and the Ravinia Farmers Market continues every Wednesday from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park, through October 26. Stop by the Market this Wednesday morning for a fabulous selection of late summer fruits and veggies from local vendors and producers and enjoyi all the Market has to offer. Michigan in-season fruits include fall apples and pears, and a selection of peaches, plums and late season berries, plus a variety of local honey options, are also available from our produce vendors. Also shop for flavorful heirloom tomatoes, squash, eggplant, colorful peppers, beets, cauliflower, radish, turnips, kohlrabi, lettuce, beans, greens, carrots, onions, herbs and other favorites. Look for pumpkins and gourds to make their first appearance, too. Plan your weekly menu and school lunches when shopping the Market while supporting local farmers and small community businesses. Select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, jams and jellies, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, and snack items. Pick up fresh sunflower and other cut flower bouquets and herb plants for your home and fall garden, and shop for natural skincare items as well. Several vendors also offer freshly-made breakfast and lunch items to eat at the Market or take home. Be sure to stop by the Welcome Tent and enter the Ravinia Market Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win Farmers Market vendor and Highland Park business gift cards or other merchandise. Weekly live music is sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation. “Jazzman” Jeff Justman performs acoustic Beatle Jazz”, 60s Music, Torch Songs, and Originals from 8:45-10:45am. Jeff Mazur appears at the Market with folk and acoustic classics from 11am-1pm. The Ravinia Market runs through the end of October, so mark your calendars to not to miss this weekly Highland Park community event. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. Additional gratitude to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of September 14
Tomatoes, peppers and squash! The Ravinia Farmers Market continues this Wednesday, September 14, with a great selection of farm-fresh, late summer fruits and veggies from local vendors and producers from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park. Michigan apple and pear season is here, and vendor selections include favorites like honey crisp, as well as new varieties to try. Peaches, grapes, plums and late season blueberries, plus jams and honey, are also available from our Michigan fruit vendors. Shop for heirloom tomatoes, squash, eggplant, colorful peppers, beets, greens and so many more favorites. Sweet corn season has almost past, so to pick up plenty to last the coming week. Be sure to think of your weekly menu and school when shopping the Market while supporting local farmers and small community businesses. Select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, jams and jellies, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, and snack items. Pick up some fresh, cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden, and shop for natural skincare items as well. Several vendors also offer freshly-made breakfast and lunch items to eat at the Market or take home. Running through this week’s Market, be sure to stop by the Welcome Tent and enter the Ravinia Festival Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win two tickets to upcoming concerts, courtesy of Ravinia Festival. This week’s Ravinia prize winners will receive two passes to upcoming performances, as well as a Ravinia goodie bag. Additional prizes include gift cards from a Highland Park business. Weekly live music is sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation. “Jazzman” Jeff Justman performs acoustic Beatle Jazz”, 60s Music, Torch Songs, and Originals from 8:45-10:45am. The Diamondback Duo returns to the Market with classic country and honkey-tonk tunes from 11am-1pm. The Ravinia Market runs through the end of October, so mark your calendars to be sure not to miss this weekly Highland Park community event. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. Additional gratitude to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of September 7
Welcome to September! The Ravinia Farmers Market continues this Wednesday, September 7, with an abundant selection of farm-fresh, late summer fruits and veggies from local vendors and producers from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park. This is peak harvest season in the Midwest, and Market vendors have a great supply of seasonal favorites. Apple season is here, and the selection grows weekly. Nectarines, pears, peaches, grapes, plums and late season blueberries are also available from our Michigan fruit vendors. It’s also peak tomato and peppers season at the Market. Shop for organic heirloom and other tomatoes, summer squashes, eggplants, cucumbers, colorful peppers, green beans, beets and so many more favorites. Sweet corn season is almost past, so to pick up plenty to last the coming week. Plan your weekly menu and school lunches to include all the flavors and nutrition of late summer fruits and veggies while supporting local farmers and small community businesses. Select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, jams and jellies, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, and snack items. Pick up some fresh, cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden, and shop for natural skincare items as well. Several vendors also offer freshly-made breakfast and lunch items to eat at the Market or take home. Running through the September 14 market, be sure to stop by the Welcome Tent and enter the Ravinia Festival Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win two tickets to upcoming concerts, courtesy of Ravinia Festival. This week’s Ravinia prize winners will receive two passes to upcoming performances, as well as a Ravinia goodie bag. Additional prizes include gift cards from a Highland Park business. Weekly live music is sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation. “Jazzman” Jeff Justman performs acoustic Beatle Jazz”, 60s Music, Torch Songs, and Originals from 8:45-10:45am. Musician Pierce Crask returns to the Market with Americana and Blues from 11am-1pm. The Ravinia Market runs through the end of October, so mark your calendars to be sure not to miss this weekly Highland Park community event. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. Additional gratitude to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
