1. Pumpkins, please!
BOO! Halloween is just around the corner - we've got spectacular pumpkins
and gourds for carving and decorating this season. Look for them in all shapes,
sizes and colors. Stock up!
Market Hours:
Weekly on Thursdays from 7am - 1pm
Featuring: Local farmers, small-batch food artisans and specialty vendors.
We've got plenty of items that are fresh, natural and healthy for you and your
family.
Location & Parking:
Next to La Grange Village Hall, 53 S. La Grange Rd. Convenient FREE parking is
located in the covered parking garage adjacent to Village Hall as well as the
outdoor lot at Sixth and Harris.
WHAT'S IN SEASON
In mid October, you'll find: Apples, Bell Pepper, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn ,
Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Greens, Herbs, Horseradish, Lettuce,
Okra, Onions , Peas, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Spinach,
Squash, Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes, Turnips and more.
Make it art-y.
The farmers market is full of pumpkins perfect for Halloween, so click here for
fun and spooky jack-o-lantern carving ideas.
Wait! Don't Throw out Those Seeds!
Instead of throwing away the pumpkin seeds, here are some great recipes for
preparing them.
Special Offer at Tomorow's Market
2. Your friendly cheesemonger from The Cheese People will have battered and
deep fried cheese curds to order, served with a variety of delicious dipping
sauces.
RECIPE ROUNDUP
Lemony Coconut Milk & Sweet Corn Soup
Recipe by Chef Nancy Nolan from prasino.
Embrace the flavors of fall this season and bundle up with a bowl of Chef
Nancy Nolan's delicious Lemony Coconut Milk & Sweet Corn Soup. Made with
all natural and wholesome ingredients, Nancy's soup is also vegan and gluten
free. Click here to view the full recipe and instructions. Bon appétit!
MEET THE MARKET
Walt Skibbe Farms
This week Skibbe Farms features honey straws! Pick up a straw for only 25
cents to eat or add to your morning croissant and tea on the go Choose from a
variety of different flavors like raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry.
3. ACTIVITY TENT
NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Health
Come to the activity tent this week to learn about the National Alliance on
Mental Health and what they do to better serve, support, and improve the
lives of people with mental illness in the area. Also when you visit, ask about
how you can sign up for a free Mental Health First Aid class.
LA GRANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Visit the Friends of the Library's Book Sale at the farmers market this week!
Buy books for a pittance and learn about what the Friends do for our Library.
HOW ARE WE DOING?
La Grange Farmers Market Survey
Are you a market regular? Is there something new you'd like to see offered at
the market? Give us your thoughts by answering eight short questions. Click
Here to submit your answers - and thanks for your input.
4. MARKET VENDORS
We have so many wonderful vendors; here's who we expect to see this week:
Aracely's Bakery
Bettina's Artisan Tea
The Cheese People
Covered in Chocolate
The Eating Well Company
Island Soapies
Jakes Country Meats
JW Morlock & Girls
Katic Breads
L'il Mad Cafe Gourmet Shop
Olivaceto Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars
Prosecco Restaurant Chicago
Sharpening by Dave
Simply Salsa
Swingbelly Farms
Taste of Martha's Kitchen of Shipshewana, IN
Tidey Farms
Vino e Birra
Walt Skibbe Farms
Waterfall Glen Soap Company - returning next week.
Held with the support of the Village of La Grange.
Our Proud Sponsors:
