Crystal Lake Farmers Market: Bounty of Sweet, Savory Summer Offerings

Today is the official start of summer on the calendar.

However, fresh fruits and vegetables have already been selling off the stands at the 2013 Farmers Market in downtown Crystal Lake.

The market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning (through Oct. 12) in Depot Park, located by the Metra train station on Woodstock Street.

"There’s a lot to choose from," said Diana Kenney, executive director for Downtown Crystal Lake.  "Every crop has its season. Right now, you can find all kinds of lettuce, radishes, and asparagus. Many of our vendors have items all season such as eggs, meat, honey, flowers, plants, breads, pickles, and more."

The Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market is an authorized market participant in the Illinois Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).  The 2013 Farmers Market has been enhanced and expanded due to the addition of a beautiful new gazebo in Depot Park.

Here are some of the fresh produce, baked items and other offerings:

2013 Crystal Lake Farmers Market Vendors 

Dawn's Bread / Le Petit Marche - Breads, cinnamon rolls, scones, and assorted baked goods.

El Moleno Azul - Flan, churros, and assorted Mexican breads and cookies

Farmer Nick's - Eggs, beef, pork, chicken, and turkeys

Harms Farm & Garden Center (FMNP) - Fresh produce from the farm

Juice Plus - Whole food in a convenient capsule or chewable.  Tower Garden is a hydroponic growing system for food, herbs or flowers.

Just One Bite - Cupcakes, cookies, bar cookies, and more

Lone Oak Farm (FMNP) - A full variety of in-season vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers from our family farm.  Fall decor & pumpkins.

Love This Honey! - Honey, bee pollen, maple syrup, and honey stick

Natural Farm Stand (FMNP) - Certified naturally grown producer at down to earth prices

The Olive Tap - Pre-bottled olive oils and balsamic vinegars

Red Barn Farm Market (FMNP) - Full line of vegetables & melons, annuals, perennials, herbs, and local fruit.  Fall decor & pumpkins.

Norman Schroeder - Fresh produce & fruits, perennials, annuals, cut flowers, fall decorations, planters, hanging baskets, herbs, and more!

Sommerfield's LLC - Garlic dill pickles, sweet pickles, spicy pickles