Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of July 3, 2024
Discover Fresh Delights at the Ravinia Farmers’ Market This July Welcome the vibrant spirit of summer at the Ravinia Farmers’ Market, open this Wednesday, July 3, from 7am to 1pm, in Jens Jensen Park. This week celebrates our local seasonal bounty with an abundance of Michigan berries, cherries, and likely the first blueberries and peaches of the season. With over 20 vendors, the market features a vast selection of fresh, local, and organic produce, including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, artisanal foods, plants and flowers, along with community business and informational tents. Discover early cucumbers, summer squash, organic kale, chard, mixed greens, lettuces, greenhouse tomatoes, garlic scapes, salad turnips, snap peas, parsley, flavorful basil, dill, and other in-season varieties to inspire your weekly menu. Several vendors also offer freshly made breakfast and lunch items to eat at the Market or take home. Enjoy live music sponsored by The Highland Park Community Foundation and Life Rhythms. Local singer-songwriter Pierce Crask continues his Artist in Residency series from 9:3-11, followed by great bluegrass with the Lucky Pickers from 11:30-1pm. Visit the Welcome Tent to enter the Ravinia Festival Free Drawing Experience. Lucky marketgoers could win two passes to “The Music of ABBA” at Ravinia Festival on July 5, along with a Ravinia goodie bag. Other prizes may include natural product goodie bags and gift cards from local Highland Park merchants. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Market Sponsors, including the Ravinia Neighbors Association, The Highland Park Community Foundation, Life Rhythms, State Farm/Joe Palminteri Insurance Agency, Carolyn Cerf @properties, Ravinia Festival, Wayfarer Theaters, Chiro One Wellness, Keyth Security Systems, and many others for their generous support. The Ravinia Farmers’ Market is more than just a shopping destination—it’s a vibrant community event that celebrates local farming and sustainable living. We invite everyone to enjoy a delightful and fruitful shopping experience that supports local farmers and artisans. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of June 26, 2024
Happy first week of summer! The Michigan berry season is officially here, with early blueberries, sweet and tart cherries, currants and possibly even raspberries available at this week’s Ravinia Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, June 26 from 7am-1pm at Jens Jensen Park. Plan your weekly menu shopping around all that’s in season this week from our more than 20 vendors, including a variety of early summer fruits and veggies, and the final weeks of Michigan strawberries and asparagus, plus our usual Market offerings. Starting this week, join Lori Fink and YogaSix Highland Park for free Farmers Market Yoga from 9:30-10:30 am in Jens Jensen Park. All levels are welcome, no need to register, come as you are and bring your own mat. Voluntary donations are welcome, and proceeds will go to benefit community-based organizations. Running through the September 14 market, stop by the Welcome Tent to enter the Ravinia Festival Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win tickets to upcoming concerts, courtesy of Ravinia Festival. This week, you could win two passes to see Lyle Lovett & His Large Band with special guest Clint Black on June 30, as well as a Ravinia goodie bag. Additional prizes may include natural product goodie bags and gift cards from local Highland Park merchants. Special thank you to our Market Sponsors: Ravinia Neighbors Association, The Highland Park Community Foundation, Life Rhythms, Carolyn Cerf @properties, Ravinia Festival, Wayfarer Theaters, Chiro One Wellness, Keyth Security and additional contributors for their generous support. We invite everyone to experience the vibrant community atmosphere and the freshest local offerings at the Ravinia Farmers’ Market. Plan your visit to ensure a delightful and fruitful shopping experience that supports local farmers and artisans. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
Celebrate Summer’s Arrival at the Ravinia Farmers’ Market – June 19, 2024
Celebrate the start of summer at the Ravinia Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, June 19, from 7 am to 1 pm at Jens Jensen Park, in the heart of the Ravinia Business District. This week promises an exceptional array of fresh, seasonal produce and artisan goods, perfect for enriching your weekly menu, pantry and home. Take advantage of the early produce season with the first harvests of Michigan cherries and the final weeks of Michigan strawberries and asparagus. Our Market Manager recommends stocking up to savor now and also freeze for smoothies, desserts and future dinners. This week’s market also features a vibrant selection of local and organic vegetables including kale, chard, mixed greens, lettuce, salad radishes, turnips, snap peas, root veggies, early cucumber sand a variety of fresh herbs. Join over 25 vendors, showcasing local produce, food products, artisan creations, body care products and natural goods. Enhance your meals with farm-fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, and an assortment of pastries and baked goods, including vegan and gluten-free options. Pick up some fresh-cut flowers and organically grown plants for beautifying your home and garden. We welcome Market-goers to choose a delicious breakfast or lunch from several onsite food vendors and relax to RFM’s weekly live music performances, sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation and Life Rhythms, Inc. Artist in Market Residency Pierce Crask will perform Americana and Blues from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by the Gypsy Jazz sounds of The Bowmanville Trio from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Make sure to visit the Welcome Tent to participate in the Ravinia Festival Free Drawing Experience. This week, you could win two complimentary tickets to see Little Feat and Los Lobos on June 22, along with a Ravinia goodie bag. Additional prizes may include natural product goodie bags and gift cards from local Highland Park merchants. Special thank you to our Market Sponsors: Ravinia Neighbors Association, Carolyn Cerf@properties, Ravinia Festival, Wayfarer Theaters, Chiro One Wellness, Keyth Security and additional contributors for their generous support. We invite everyone to experience the vibrant community atmosphere and the freshest local offerings at the Ravinia Farmers’ Market. Plan your visit to ensure a delightful and fruitful shopping experience that supports local farmers and artisans. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of June 12, 2024
Enjoy the bounty of early-summer produce and foods at this week’s Ravinia Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, June 15 from 7am-1pm at Jens Jensen Park, in the Ravinia Business District. Plan all your weekly menu shopping around all that’s in season this week, including deliciously sweet Michigan strawberries and crisp rhubarb, perfect for baking a pie or savory side dish. This week’s Market will feature an early June bounty of freshly harvested greens like local and organic kale, lettuce, baby collards and chard, plus radish and other early crops as available. Select from a variety of flavorful fresh herbs, beautiful fresh flowers and the final weeks of asparagus season. With more than 25 vendors each week, RFM is the community go-to for local produce, artisan foods, vegetable and flower plants, teas and coffees, bakery and dessert items, natural products and more, all set in relaxing Jens Jensen Park. Shop for a diverse range of products including farm-fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, honey, vegan and gluten-free options, fresh cut flowers, and hand-crafted pottery. We welcome Market-goers to pick up a delicious breakfast or lunch from several onsite food vendors and relax to RFM’s weekly live music performances, sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation and Life Rhythms, Inc. Artist in Market Residency Pierce Crask will perform Americana and Blues from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by the Gypsy Jazz sounds of The Desert Birds from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Make sure to visit the Welcome Tent to participate in the Ravinia Festival Free Drawing Experience. This week, you could win two complimentary tickets to the “Franti & Spearhead/Trevor Hall” on June 15 or “Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band with Adonis Rose & Battle of the Big Bands” on June 16, along with a Ravinia goodie bag. Additional prizes may include natural product goodie bags and gift cards from local Highland Park merchants. Special thank you to our Market Sponsors: Ravinia Neighbors Association, Carolyn Cerf @properties, Ravinia Festival, Wayfarer Theaters, Chiro One Wellness, Keyth Security and additional contributors for their generous support. Experience the community spirit, fresh produce, and vibrant atmosphere at Ravinia Farmers’ Market this Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you there! For more details, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FARMERS MARKET VISIT
I want to personally welcome you to the 2024 Ravinia Farmers Market Season, which begins Wednesday, June 5, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.! We’re thrilled to bring you another season of amazing local vendors, community organizations, musicians and artists, family activities and more. Walking through the Market is an exciting way to spend a morning or early afternoon, taking in the flavors and colors of the season, meeting friends and neighbors and relaxing. We are happy that you choose to support our local vendors and nusicians, and thank you for making the Ravinia Farmers Market an important part of your family’s weekly food choices. With gratitude, I offer you my Market Manager’s tips for making the most of your weekly Market visit. 1. First and foremost, try to plan your weekly menus around what’s locally in season at the market. Bring a list to guide you in shopping wisely, and delight in unexpected market finds. 2. Arrive early for best selection as many seasonal items sell out quickly and you won’t want to miss out! 3. If possible, walk, ride your bike or take Metra to the Market to avoid looking for parking. 4. Bring cash (saves processing fees for local farmers and businesses). Some farmers market vendors also accept payment apps like Venmo and Zelle. 5. Bring re-usable bags and an insulated tote for your purchases. Extra points if you also bring “ice” to keep your produce fresh on a hot day and keep a cooler in your vehicle. 6. When you get home, immediately store your purchases to ensure maximum freshness. Most produce will store better if not washed before you refrigerate. 7. Walk the market first to discover what’s in season this week. 8. Buy local. Buy seasonal. Buy organic when possible. 9. Oddly shaped veggies, bumpy fruit and unevenly colored tomatoes are a part of nature, especially for organically grown produce, and are to be expected –even sought out–at a farmers market. Cosmetically perfect produce is a mass-produced grocery store commodity. 10. Whenever possible, take the entire vegetable home with you. Use veggie greens in salads, sautéed, tossed in stir fries and save trimmings for soup stock. Compost whatever is left. 11. Buy in bulk when possible. Be careful not to overbuy to avoid food waste. Most veggies are easy to freeze. 12. Know your farmer, know your food. Talk to the farmers and vendors. Hear their stories and learn about the produce and artisanal products. Ask questions, learn where and how your food was grown or crafted. And most of all, enjoy your visit, and please tell your friends and neighbors about the Ravinia Farmers Market! We look forward to seeing you this season. Naturally yours, Ed Kugler Ravinia Farmers Market Manager Taste Marketing, Inc., Founder
