Hot Times at Old Town

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Farmers Market – Lincoln Square!

It’s fresh produce time in Chicago — including a Tuesday Farmers Market just north of the Old Town School next to the Western CTA stop!

The first blossoming of the Lincoln Square Farmers Market was June 9th; weather permitting, the market will continue late into the fall. So now there’s something to anticipate on Tuesdays for those who have time during the day. The market has a range of stands, including fruits, vegetables, plants, quiche, muffins, cookies, and (mmmm!) pies. The market opens when the vendors are set up, from about 7 am to 2 pm.

Not to be missed: The Pie Stand. Brought in from Marilyn’s Bakery in Hobart, Indiana, the pies include Strawberry, strawberry rubarb, stawberry whip, blueberry, pecan, caramel apple — most in two sizes. OK, they’re not inexpensive ($6.50 and $13.00), but he offers tastings, so you get an idea of his quality (which we found pretty darn good). Note also that the vendors are on both sides of the bus alley, so stands now extend all the way from Lincoln to Western Avenue.

For the first three months, the Farmers Market featured music, organized by the School in cooperation with Alderman Schulter’s Office. Our thanks to Two for the Road Plus Friends, the Empty Basket Jug Band, Otisico, Hotfoot Annie, the Barehanded Jug Band, and others who volunteered their time to provide music during this period.
If you enjoyed these performances, be sure to convey your thanks to Rob in Alderman Schulter’s office.

Filed under: Interesting outside the Old Town School by Skip | June 9, 2009 | Comments (0)


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