Watch for special events at this year’s Farmers’ Market to celebrate its 50th season.
What would the Oak Park Farmers’ Market be without its lineup of fun activities such as a pie bakeoff, a corn roast, stone soup and other special events?
This year, look for some additional special events as well. And to generate more awareness, there will be 50th season banners lining the street near the market, as well as commemorative merchandise for sale, including tote bags, t-shirts, mugs and aprons.
Here is a list of the events planned so far:
May 17 & May 23: Go Green Days
Kick off the market with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
May 31: Electrification Expo
Learn about electrification and how it helps the environment, led by the village’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience.
August 9: Corn Roast
Taste the sweetest, freshest roasted corn right at the market. Bring cash to buy an ear or two!
September 6: Pie Bake-off
Create your best pie featuring market ingredients. Sign up to compete as a baker, apply to be a judge by sharing your passion and qualifications in two paragraphs or less at farmersmarket@oak-park.us, or just come to watch the judging!
October 25: Stone Soup
Warm up with free soup made from farmers’ donations and shop the final market of the season.
For the latest updates, visit the Farmers’ Market website.