The Oak Park Farmers’ Market will open its 43rd season on Sat., May 19. The Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from opening day through October in the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot, 460 Lake Street, one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
More than 25 independent farmers and producers participate in the Farmers’ Market, offering everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to meat, cheese and eggs, flowers, bedding plants, dairy products, bread, grains, honey and maple syrup.
The Market also features donuts made on-site, fresh coffee and live bluegrass music. Non-profit bake sales are offered most Saturdays as well as occasional cooking demonstrations featuring chefs from local restaurants. A majority of vendors now accept credit/debit cards, as well as WIC and senior coupons. All vendors accept LINK cards.
Special events are held throughout the season, starting with the celebration of Go Green Days on opening day and May 26, featuring seed-potting for children, demonstrations from local environmental organizations and information about the Village’s composting and recycling programs. A limited supply of free reusable bags also will be available on Go Green Days to encourage shoppers to bring reusable bags throughout the season.
Other special events planned for the season include children’s activities hosted by the Oak Park Conservatory on June 9 and the Chicago Botanic Garden on June 23. Children’s activities typically take place the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Support for Market administration comes from sales of a variety of items available at the information tent, including reusable shopping bags, t-shirts and travel mugs.
For more information call 708.358.5780, email farmersmarket@oak-park.us or visit www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
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