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 ON AUGUST 4TH: To celebrate National Farmers Market Week, we will be hosting a fabulous FREE RAFFLE. Please come to the INFORMATION BOOTH between 8AM and 11AM to register for your chance to win one of several baskets filled with goodies donated by our farmer/vendors. Winners will be chosen and called at 11:15AM, must reply by 12PM or forfeit, need not be present to win but must return by 12:30 to pick up their basket as most items are perishable.
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
Entertainment for Sunday, August 4th from 10AM to 12PM: Mark & Jean will be performing folk and kids' music with instruments available for the kiddies to join in and Krazy Klown Club will be doing fabulous face painting, tattoos and balloons.
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, coffee beans/fresh cold brewed iced coffee, teas, mustard, , breads, muffins, cookies, croissants, pastries, dog biscuits and treats and knife sharpening.
Non-profits for August 4th: Lions Club will be selling water and pre-packaged muffins and Kiwanis will be selling birdhouses. Please visit and support their organizations.
Please bring your 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
