Fresh Season Of Homewood Farmers Market Set For May 27 Opening

HOMEWOOD, IL — Homewood is set to mark the annual return of its beloved farmers market, kicking off Saturday, May 27 and running weekly through Oct. 7.

Held on Martin Avenue between Ridge and Chestnut roads, the market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring "everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to flowers and custom artisan pieces; woodwork, candles, jewelry," the Village said on its website. The market has been in operation for more than 40 years.

The outdoor market follows the indoor market season, held during the winter months.

VENDORS TO BE FEATURED INCLUDE:

Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers

Fox at the Fork Farm

Grow all of their produce the way that nature intended—with minimal tillage, lots of organic matter, and diverse crop groupings. Are you ready to taste the difference?

Six Generations Farm
Local, fresh fruits and vegetables. E-mail order to farmlocal6@aol.com or text/call order to 815-520-5951 to pre-order and pre-pay.

Taproot Farm
Microgreens are nutritionally dense greens derived directly from the seed and are up to 40 times more nutritious than at maturity.

Zeldenrust Farm Market
Bedding plants, hanging baskets, patio pots, our local honey, popcorn, and our homegrown produce, when it becomes available from our farm.
Artisans & Crafters-Not At The Market Every Week

Blue Pearl Candles
A natural and renewable resource, soy wax not only gives you a "green" advantage but also is biodegradable and cleans up with plain old soap and water.

Jewelry By Paulette

Made Sew Happy
Fabric goods designed to make you happy including pennant banners, tote bags and pillows. Please contact via email at madesewhappy@thematthews.org or through website. Also purchase directly through Etsy here. Homewood Farmers Market customers, use discount code MSH10HOMEWOODMARKET for 10% off!

Prepared & To-Go Foods

Confections Bakery

Delicious cakes and pies made to order. All fresh, high quality ingredients for a delightful treat.

2TWENTY BAKERY

Bite Me Bakery
Artisan cookies

EL COYOTE MEXICAN FOOD
Delicious prepared Mexican food

Exquisite Pound Cakes
Pound cake desserts: cakes and cupcakes made from scratch

LaVoute Bistro
Morning pastries, coffee, and Mimosas

Pampered Chef
Products to cook, bake, grill, pantry, and more. 708-217-6057

Rabid Brewing
Craft beer made in Homewood, IL

Southland Sweets
Gluten-free baked goods customizable to anyone’s allergen/intolerance needs.

Stamper Cheese
Delicious gourmet cheese

TJ's Kettle Corn
Kettle corn and roasted nuts

The market is also seeking volunteers to work the event. Volunteers will "assist with curbside pick-up orders, answer questions from shoppers, and deliver orders to shoppers parked at Village Hall. If interested, please contact Nikki Fisher at: farmersmarket @homewoodil.gov.

Volunteer Information:

• The market is every Saturday, until October 8, rain or shine, 8AM to 1PM.
• Volunteers can work two-hour shifts or the total market hours.
• The market Manager is present at all markets and will train and answer questions.