August 30 Market News
Tomato season has arrived, and summer colors and flavors are in high gear with local produce and Michigan fruit in abundance at this week’s Ravinia Farmers Market. Stop by Jens Jensen Park on Wednesday, August 30 from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) for a great selection of farm-fresh heirloom tomatoes, peppers and sweet corn, as well as other summery selections of locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables to help celebrate the evening’s Blue Supermoon (also called the Corn Moon). Market vendors continue to feature Michigan summer fruits, including pie-ready juicy peaches and nectarines, sweet grapes, plums, giant blackberries, and additional fruit selections as harvest is available. Crunchy late summer apples and crisp pears are also making an appearance this last week of August. Shopping the Market is a great way to plan your weekly menu with what’s locally in season in the Midwest, including zucchini and summer squashes, cucumbers and final pickings of green beans, organic kale and chard selections, salad greens, cabbage and kohlrabi, fennel, early carrots. cauliflower and broccoli, beets, salad turnips, parsley, flavorful basil, dill, and other herbs, fruits and veggies. Join more than 20 weekly local produce, food, artisanal product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting at Jens Jensen Park. In addition to local and organic produce, select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, pastries and baked goods, condiments, specialty herbs and teas, beverages, artisan food products, skin care essentials and soaps, tailored women’s clothing, and fresh cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden. 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 Festival Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win two tickets to upcoming concerts, courtesy of Ravinia Festival. This week’s first prize winners will receive two pavilion passes to the September 3 performance of Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour with special guest Béla Fleck. Additional prizes may include gift cards from local Highland Park business and natural products goody bags. “Jazzman” Jeff Justman performs acoustic Beatle Jazz”, 60s Music, Torch Songs, and Originals from 8:45-10:45am, followed by the Weekly Live Music Series with the New Orleans Blues sounds of Gandy Gumbo from 1am-1pm (sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation). Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Gold Sponsors Keyth Security, ChiroOne Wellness Centers, Ravinia Festival, and Joe Palminteri State Farm Agency; and our Silver Sponsor Carolyn Cerf @Properties Christie’s International Real Estate. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
2023 “Taste Of Ravinia” Walkthrough
From the 45th anniversary celebration of the Ravinia Farmers Market. Video by Noah Plotkin.
August 9 Market News
It’s National Farmers Market Week, and to celebrate, we’re hosting the first annual Taste of Ravinia Celebration! In addition, for 45 years, the Highland Park community has enjoyed the fresh ingredients and foods from the Ravinia Farmers Market and for 25 years, the Ravinia Neighbors Association has brought together the Ravinia community and businesses. To commemorate these anniversaries, Highland Park’s farmers market manage, Ed Kugler is pleased to connect the community, farmers and Ravinia District businesses to host the inaugural Taste of Ravinia on August 9 in Jens Jensen Park and along Dean Avenue for an all-day celebration. The market will take place as usual from 7am-1pm, followed by the Taste of Ravinia from 2-8pm with live music, interactive activities for all ages, and meet-and-greets with Highland Park government officials, law enforcement and fire department. Several Ravinia District and Highland Park restaurants will offer menu items for purchase, some made with fresh ingredients from the Ravinia Farmers Market. In addition, Ravinia Business District merchants will offer open houses and special offers, and more than 10 will have onsite booths in the park. 🎪 EVENT SCHEDULE click here 🎶 MUSIC SCHEDULE click here 🎶 RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET MUSIC SPONSORED & MANAGED BY:Life Rhythms Inc. (https://www.liferhythmsinc.com)Highland Park Community Foundation (https://www.hpcfil.org) 🏠 HOSTING SPONSOR:Ravinia Neighbors Association (https://www.ravinianeighbors.org) ⭐ SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET SPONSORS:Ravinia Neighbors Association, Highland Park Community Foundation, Life Rhythms Inc., Park District Of Highland Park, Chiro One, Keyth Security, Ravinia Festival, State Farm Joe Palminteri Insurance Agency, Taste Marketing, Carolyn Cerf @ Properties | Christie’s International Real Estate, Illinois Farmers Market Association, Presence Marketing and City Of Highland Park. 🧑🌾 NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK:August 6-12, 2023 (https://www.farmersmarketcoalition.org)
Organic Bliss with Ed Kugler: Ravinia Farmers Market All-Day Extravaganza
Experience the excitement of the Ravinia Farmers Market with Ed Kugler as your guide, the dedicated market manager for 7 years. Delve into the celebration of the market’s 45th anniversary, where Ed’s remarkable 45-year tenure adds to the enchantment. Live music sets the morning ambiance, while engaging events like the “Spin-To-Win” Taste-A-Thon, free drawings for Ravinia Festival tickets, local merchant prizes, and organic product goodie bags elevate the thrill. Don’t miss the “all-day market” during National Farmers Market Week on August 9th, 2023, commemorating the 45th market anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the Ravinia Neighbors Association, the market’s main sponsor. Join in this extraordinary celebration of sustainable living and community support! 🍅 RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET:https://www.raviniafarmersmarket.com 🎥 SHOT, EDITED & PRODUCED BY:Geoff Shell (https://www.geoffshell.com) 🎻 MUSIC PERFORMED BY:Bowmanville (https://www.bowmanvilleswing.com) 🎶 RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET MUSIC SPONSORED & MANAGED BY:Life Rhythms Inc. (https://www.liferhythmsinc.com)Highland Park Community Foundation (https://www.hpcfil.org) 🏠 HOSTING SPONSOR:Ravinia Neighbors Association (https://www.ravinianeighbors.org) ⭐ SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET SPONSORS:Ravinia Neighbors Association, Highland Park Community Foundation, Life Rhythms Inc., Park District Of Highland Park, Chiro One, Keyth Security, Ravinia Festival, State Farm Joe Palminteri Insurance Agency, Taste Marketing, Carolyn Cerf @ Properties | Christie’s International Real Estate, Illinois Farmers Market Association, Presence Marketing and City Of Highland Park. 🧑🌾 NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK:August 6-12, 2023 (https://www.farmersmarketcoalition.org)
August 2 Market News
August is here, and summer is moving into high gear with local produce and Michigan fruit in abundance at this week’s Ravinia Farmers Market. Stop by Jens Jensen Park on Wednesday, August 2 from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) for a great selection of farm-fresh sweet corn, as well as other summery selections of locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables. Market vendors continue to feature Michigan summer fruits, including smoothie-ready blueberries, juicy peaches and nectarines, apricots, early plums, sweet blackberries, summer apples (perfect for an early pie), and additional fruit selections as harvest is available. Shopping the Market is a great way to plan your weekly menu with what’s locally in season in the Midwest, including early zucchini and summer squash, cucumbers and green beans, organic kale and chard selections, cabbage and kohlrabi, fennel, early carrots. cauliflower and broccoli, lettuces, green onions, beets, salad turnips, snap peas, parsley, flavorful basil, dill, and other herbs, fruits and veggies. Tomato season is on the near horizon, and a small amount of cherry and heirloom tomatoes may make their first Market appearance this week as well. Join more than 20 weekly local produce, food, artisanal product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting at Jens Jensen Park. In addition to local and organic produce, select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, pastries and baked goods, condiments, specialty herbs and teas, beverages, artisan food products, skin care essentials and soaps, tailored women’s clothing, and fresh cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden. 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 Festival Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win two tickets to upcoming concerts, courtesy of Ravinia Festival. This week’s first prize winners will receive two pavilion passes to the August 5 performance of Powerful Thirds: Beethoven and Rachmaninoff with Marin Alsop, Yunchan Lim, and the CSO or the August 6 performance of Boz Scaggs with special guest Keb’ Mo’. Additional prizes may include gift cards from local Highland Park business and natural products goody bags. MUSIC: As always, market goers will enjoy live music throughout the market, starting with acoustic music “Jazzman” Jeff Justman from 9-10:30 a.m. This week’s Ravinia Farmers Market Live Music Series features 80’s classics from Wavy’s 80s from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thank you to Highland Park Community Foundation for their generous support of the Live Music Series at Ravinia Farmers Market. Special thanks to Life Rhythms, Inc. for booking performers for the Live Music Series at Ravinia Farmers Market. 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 Joe Palminteri State Farm Agent, ChiroOne, Ravinia Festival and Keyth Security, and our Silver Sponsor Carolyn Cerf-@properties real estate agent. Additional gratitude to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
