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Health & Fitness

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market 8/25 PLUS FREE RAFFLE!

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, 951 McHenry Road b/t Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield Parkway at Mike Rylko Community Park in front of the Spray 'n Play.

SPECIAL EVENT FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH: We will be hosting another exciting free raffle for bags of fresh peaches, graciously supplied by our vendor, Hardin Farms. You must register and pick up your raffle ticket at the information booth between 8:00AM and 11:00AM. You need not be present for the drawing but must return by 12:15PM latest to pick up your winning bag.    

Entertainment for
Sunday, August 25th: Mark and Jean will perform folk and kids' music with instruments for the kiddies to play along from 10 AM to 12 PM and Krazy Klown Club will be doing face painting, tattoos and balloon art from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.
 

To celebrate our market as one of the best in the country, please click on this link, type in Buffalo Grove (where it says
type here) and pledge to shop at the market. You can pledge every day so if you love the market as much as we do please let us know by voting.
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

Farm and vendor offerings include: Heirloom veggies, fresh roasted corn with melted dipping butter, gourmet pastas, mirai corn, organic eggs, custom savory chips, fresh baked pies, gourmet fresh and dried exotic mushrooms, salsas, barbeque and hot sauces, packaged soups and dips, truffles, safflower oil, balsamic vinegars, brownies, marshmallows, caramels, brittles, granolas, pickles, giardinieras, muffulettas, fresh made donuts, honey, maple products, flowers, artisan cheeses, organic butter, veggies, fruit, meats pork, beef, chicken, bacon, turkey, milk, eggs, jams and jellies, mustard, breads, muffins, cookies, croissants, pastries, dog biscuits and treats and knife sharpening. 

NON-PROFIT for Sunday, August 25th:
Boy Scout Troop 100 will be selling ducks for the Buffalo Grove Days raffle benefiting the Rotary Club. You need not be present to win the raffle. Please visit and support their organization. 

Please bring your NON-EXPIRED non-perishable foods and toiletry items i.e. soap, paper products, etc. to support our local food pantries. The collection box is located at the Information Booth and we also accept cash donations for the needy.

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Market hours are 8 AM - 12:30 PM rain or shine. Please direct any questions to: pstarczo@vbg.org

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