Summer continues this week at the Ravinia Farmers Market with lots of farm-fresh, locally-grown summer fruits and veggies! Grapes are now in season, along with early crop Michigan apples, plus nectarines, peaches, plums, pears and more for baking and snacking. Look for heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, sweet and hot peppers, cucumbers, squash and eggplant, green beans, beets, greens, Michigan fruits and berries and more on August 24 from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park.
Plan your seasonal weekly menu and back-to-school lunches to include all the flavors and nutrition of midsummer 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.
This weeks’ 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, followed by Americana Folk Rock from Al Rose and Steve Doyle from 11am-1pm.
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.
