Lemont Farmers Market Kicks Off Summer Season

The will kick off its 2012 season Tuesday with a mix of vendors old and new.

Beginning June 5, the Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday in the Talcott Square parking lot at Stephen and Talcott streets. At least 16 vendors are expected to participate in the market, which runs through Oct. 30.

Many of the main produce and food vendors will remain the same as years past, but the lineup will be slightly different, according to Donna Pecina, marketing coordinator for the .

"We have all of the same farmers and gardeners, but we're excited to add a variety of vendors this year that will bring something new to the market," Pecina said.

Among the newcomers are Carny Brothers Kettle Corn (kettle corn and Italian ice), Door County Coffee (coffee, tea and smoothies) and Carlani's/Annie's Gourmet Foods (oils, vinegars and salad dressings).

The village also hopes to add children's activities in the coming weeks.

"We're working with a Girl Scout who will likely organize activities as one of her service projects," Pecina said. "We should have more information soon."

Pecina also expects more vendors to be added throughout the summer. Those interested in joining the market should contact her at 630-243-2700.

"We have a good core group through the summer, but we usually get more inquiries once the market starts up," she said. "We try not to have duplicates of any item or food, so we'll be looking for different things to round out the selection."

For more information on the Farmers Market, visit the village's website or the Lemont Farmers Market Facebook page.

Produce

Paw Paw River Farm: Red raspberries, sweet cherries, black raspberries, blackberries, tart cherries (for pies), peaches, pears, Asian pears, apples, plums, grapes, honey, maple syrup, cider, blueberries, nectarines, and apple butter

Twin Garden Farms: Mirai Sweet Corn

Zandstra's Produce: Various varieties of tomatoes, peppers, squash, onions, beets, fall deco, mushrooms, herbs, potatoes, eggplant, broccoli, corn, carrots, lettuce, radishes, pickles, cukes, beans, and brussel sprouts

Misc. Food

Carlani's/Annie's Gournet Foods: Olive oils, vinegars, salad dressings

Carny Brothers Kettle Corn: Kettle corn, Italian ice and honey

Door County Coffee: Wisconsin-based coffee and tea company. Will sell coffee, tea, blended coffee and smoothies

Fasano Pie Company: Variety of homemade pies (apple, cherry pumpkin)

Jamlady: Beverly Alfeld, better known as "the Jamlady," will offer a variety of james, jellies and butters made from fresh, organic fruits and vegetables

Juice Plus/Terese Griffin: Dehydrated fruits & vegetables in capsules, chewables and a meal replacement shake

Parmesans Wood Stone Pizza: Pizza by the slice; cheesy bread (mozzarella baked inside), pop, fresh baked sausage sandwich, garlic rolls, dinner rolls, bagels, flat-bread, sour dough, crumb cake, cinnamon buns

West Pullman Baking/Renee Kozuch: Pretzel bread, rolls, Rugala, muffins, bagels, Italian rolls and bread (Labriola)

Plants/Flowers

Hiemenz Nursery: Container grown perennials, shrubs, mums

Master Gardeners: Free gardening advice the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month

Home Goods

Meredith Bryan Garden Ornaments: Garden ornaments, hand-painted flower pots and flower pot sparklers

Shaklee/Marilyn Garapolo: Get Clean - Green Cleaning Products, Vitamins, Cinch Inch Loss Products & Skincare.

Tupperware: Tupperware products (food storage and microwave products)

Personal Care

My Perfect Skin Care: Skin products from the doctors who created Proactiv.

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