Fluttering Into Another Market Week
Some pretty photos and a fellowship opportunity to go with the weekly schedule
All A-Flutter
Saturday was just a beautiful day. I took a walk a little north of where we live, through the Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary and over to the lake. This pretty moth was kind enough to pose for me. There are some more pretty pictures below the weekly farmers market schedule and a fellowship opportunity in our Good Food community.
The Season’s Comings And Goings
Saturday night’s dinner at the Benensons was all local. It also marked the passing of the seasons: We had our first roasted corn of the year (from Smits Farms in Chicago Heights, Illinois) even as I cleared out the refrigerator of what I’m pretty sure is the last of this year’s asparagus (this from Ellis Family Farms in Benton Harbor, Michigan). These accompanied a boneless pork shoulder roast from Jake’s Country Meats (Cassopolis, Michigan) and some cherry tomatoes from Lyons Fruit Farm in Fennville, Michigan.
BTW, while I was emptying my market bag, I fumbled an ear of corn, and Barb said it’s proof that I have my ear to the ground when it comes to local food. I’m thinking maybe I’m a bad influence.
This Week’s Chicago Farmers Market Schedule
Monday, June 11
Edgewater Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago
Hinsdale Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 E. Chicago Ave.
Tuesday, July 12
Lincoln Square Tuesday Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to noon, Lincoln & Leland, Chicago
Lombard Farmers Market, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., 20 E. St. Charles Rd.
Low-Line Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., adj. to Southport Brown Line, Chicago
SOAR Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago
Sycamore Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 133 W. State St.
Woodstock Tuesday Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, Historic Woodstock Square
Wednesday, July 13
Andersonville Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 1500 W. Catalpa Ave., Chicago
Elmhurst Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.,, York Rd. and Valette
Garfield Ridge Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 6072 S. Archer, Chicago
Grayslake Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Center St.
Green City Wednesday Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1817 N. Clark, Chicago
Pullman City Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago
Ravenswood Farmers Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 4900 N. Damen, Chicago
Ravinia Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jens Jensen Park, Highland Park
Riverside Farmers Market, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., 10 Pine Ave.
Uptown Farmers Market, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., 4620 N. Broadway, Chicago
Thursday, July 14
AMITA St. Mary and Elizabeth West Town Health Farmers Market, 1 p.m to 6 p.m., 2233 W. Division St., Chicago
Austin Town Hall City Market, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., 5610 W. Lake St., Chicago
Barrington Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 200 Park Ave.
Daley Plaza Chicago City Market, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 50 W. Washington St., Chicago
Glencoe Farmers Market, 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wyman Green
Growing Home Farm Stand, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 1844 W. 59th St., Chicago
La Grange Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 53 S. La Grange Rd.
Libertyville Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cook Park and W. Church St.
Lincoln Square Thursday Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lincoln & Leland, Chicago
PCC Austin Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to noon, 330 N. Lotus Ave., Chicago
South Loop Farmers Market Grant Park, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., S.E. corner of Roosevelt and Michigan, Chicago
Friday, July 15
Back of the Yards Farmers Market, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, 940 W. 50th Pl., Chicago
Lake Bluff Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to noon, Village Green
Lake Zurich Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 200 S. Rand Rd.
Mundelein Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Park St.
St. Charles Indoor Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, Baker Memorial Church
Schaumburg Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 190 S. Roselle Rd.
Saturday, July 16
Aurora Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Water St. Square
Batavia Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, N. River St. betw. Wilson and Spring
Brookfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8820 Brookfield Ave.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Depot Park
Deerfield Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Park Ave. betw. Jewett Park & Hazel
Division Street Chicago City Market, 7 a.m. to noon, Chicago
Downers Grove Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 5001 Main St.
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, University Place and Oak Ave.
Edgebrook Farmers Market*, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central & Hiawatha, Chicago
Elk Grove Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 901 Wellington Ave.
Englewood Village Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 58th and Halsted, Chicago
Glenview Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1510 Wagner Rd.
Grayslake Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 201 Center St.
Green City Market Lincoln Park, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1817 N. Clark, Chicago
Green City Market West Loop, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 115 S. Sangamon St.
Homewood Farmers Market, 8 a.m to 1 p.m., Martin Ave. betw .Ridge & Chestnut
Horner Park Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2741 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago
Huntley Farmers Market, 8 a.m to 1 p.m.,11704 Coral St.
Kankakee Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, S. Schuyler and Merchant
Mercado de Colores, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4345 W. 26th St. Chicago
Naperville Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to noon, 200 E. 5th Ave.
Northcenter Farmers Market, 8 a.m to 1 p.m., 4101 N. Damen Ave., Chicago
Oak Park Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m, 460 Lake St.
Park Forest Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to noon, 152 Main St.
Palatine Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 137 W. Wood St.
Park Ridge Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 15 Prairie Ave.
Plant Chicago Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Davis Square Park
61st Street Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago
South Chicago Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9000 S. Mackinaw, Chicago
South Loop Farmers Market Printers Row, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 632 S. Dearborn St., Chicago
Streator Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 200 N. Park St.
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2001 N. Orchard, Chicago
West Humboldt Chicago City Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3601 W. Chicago Ave.
Winnetka Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 510 Green Bay Rd.
Woodstock Saturday Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, Historic Woodstock Square
Sunday, July 17
Bronzeville Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4700 S. King Dr., Chicago
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 951 McHenry Rd.
Glenwood Sunday Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Glenwood Ave. betw. Morse & Lunt, Chicago
Hyde Park Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 54th St. & Old Lake Park Ave. West, Chicago
Logan Square Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3107 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market, 8 a.m to 1 p.m., Northwest Hwy. & Main St.
Pilsen Community Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1811-25 S. Blue Island Ave., Chicago
Portage Park Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4100 N. Long, Chicago
95th St. Farmers Market, 8 a.m to 1 p.m., 1835 W. 95th St., Chicago
Roscoe Village Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 3149 N. Wolcott, Chicago
Skokie Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 5127 Oakton St.
The Dole Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake
Wicker Park Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1425 N. Damen Ave., Chicago
Applications Open for LEAFS Fellowships
I am happy to share the following information about the LEAFS fellowship program, which is accepting applications through July 31. LEAFS stands for Leadership, Equity and Action for our Food System.
According to information provided by the organizers, the LEAFS Fellowship provides:
Professional- and leadership-development program
Collective skill-building all organizers need to effectively create change
Three three-day retreats outside the Chicago metro area
Sliding-scale stipend to ensure equitable access
Click the link below to learn more and apply.