Welcome to the 2026 Season! Markets move indoors starting Jan 10th.

Meet The Team

Dedicated to community, sustainability, and fresh food.
The people who make the Ravinia Farmers Market happen.

Ed Kugler

Ed has been involved in the organic food movement for over 40 years, dedicating his life to introducing people to the benefits of eating organic. He believes the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle is beneficial for our health and the planet.

History: Ed was one of the founding vendors of the very first season of the Ravinia Farmers Market in 1978, offering organic sprouts and bakery goods. He has served as the Ravinia Market Manager since 2017.

Anne Bolotin

Volunteer Greeter
A Highland Park resident for 35 years. Anne has been welcoming enthusiastic customers every Wednesday morning since 2018. She loves seeing the community come together.

Robert Boyce

Horticulturist
A registered landscape architect and owner of Natural Environments. Robert specializes in regenerative agriculture and enjoys running marathons in his spare time.

Jeff Walghen

Natural Living Enthusiast
A lifelong North Shore resident with 50+ years of experience in Ravinia. Jeff believes "small is better" and is a passionate advocate for natural living.

Noah Plotkin

Music Coordinator
A Ravinia native, musician, and community activator. Noah believes in the power of music to unite people. His company, Life Rhythms Inc., manages the market's weekly music lineup.

Ravinia Farmers Market 47th Season Opens Wednesday,
June 4, 7am-1pm at Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park, IL

Upcoming Event: Wednesday, August 20th

Organic Ravinia Farmers Market | 7AM – 1PM

Evening Market & Bluegrass Night | 4PM – 9PM