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Looking for fresh produce? Check out these farmer’s markets
By Product Expert | Posted in Community on Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 at 6:46 pm
2017 Farmer’s Markets Glendale Heights IL
Summer is well underway, and that means you can stop buying questionable produce from your local grocery store and start checking out what’s available that’s been grown closer to home. Living in Glendale Heights, IL, we’re lucky to be on the outside of a huge metropolis, which means we benefit from a wide variety of options. Here are some of the local farmer’s markets you can visit in 2017.
Why go to the farmer’s market?
If there’s one thing the grocery store has, it’s the benefit of small crowds and knowing that you can find everything you want. Why venture out into the wild streets of farmer’s markets? The quick answer is that you know everything you bring home is fresh and locally-grown. Plus, it’s just fun. In addition to food, you’ll find interesting vendors, live music and fresh-cut flowers.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays from April 15 to Nov. 11
Where: Main Street and Liberty Drive
What: Jewelry, crafts, flowers, food and produce
When: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from June 3 to Oct. 14.
Where: Clock Tower at 901 Wellington Ave.
What: Fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, breads, drinks, coffee, dog treats, lawn décor
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When: Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 3 through Oct. 28.
Where: 200 E. 5th Ave.
What: Produce, meat, hot coffee, honey, soap, flowers, crafts, jam, cheese
When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct.
Where: 190 s. Roselle Road
What: Locally grown fruits/veggies, meats, flowers, plants, cheese, pastries, olive, spices, lemonade, etc.
These are just some of the local farmer’s markets in the area. You’ll find other area cities, like Elmhurst, Downers Grove and Palos Heights, IL also offer their own weekly events, plus a big shout out to The Farm, where you can skip the crowds and get straight to the veggies Mon-Saturday.
Which is your favorite area farmer’s market? Share your thoughts with a comment here at the Glendale Nissan Blog.
