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.
