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Health & Fitness

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market Events for Sunday 9/8

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.

Entertainment for Sunday, September 8th:
Replay1234, acoustic duo, will perform from 10 AM to 12 PM, Krazy Klown Club will be doing face painting, tattoos and balloon art from 9:30 AM to 12 PM and Indian Trails Library will be doing tech demos and library sign-ups from 9 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. Last chance to vote is 9/8.
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote

Farm and vendor offerings include: Fresh squeezed lemonade, 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 and shallots, 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 Sunday, September 8th: Lions Club will be selling water and pre-packaged muffins and ChildID will explain child safety and digital fingerprinting.  Please visit and support their organizations.

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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