Welcome to the eighth week of the Farmers' Market!
Thank you for your support of the Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market all these years!
Did you miss last week's market on 6/23?
*Click here to see Gemma Billings' Market photos.
Some specials to look for at this week's Market-
PrairiErth Farm, Hartz Produce, and Salt Spring Orchard and Garden- All three vendors will have Tomatoes available this week
Shofner Family Farm- For their first week at the market Shofner will be bringing new varieties of peaches
Brown's Fresh Produce- First of the season Peaches & Cream Sweet Corn!
Dignity Farm- Blueberries will be available this week
Salt Spring Orchard and Garden- There will be 4 varieties of peaches this week: Gala, Red Haven, and two varieties of White peaches
JAVA and Co.- Steel Cut Oats (Oatmeal), Star Anise Biscotti, Spicy Habanero Caramels, Cappuccino Almond Snack Bars
Nebeshonee Gardens- In celebration of Independence Day, when you spend $20 you get a free hosta of a new varitey called "Sparkler"! One free hosta per person while supplies last.
Wild Daisy Aprons & Gifts- Hand-crafted Sentiment Tiles will be featured this week
Artjools- Newly designed Bronze Rings
Baked goods and prepared foods abound at the Market this Season!
Beverages: Coffee (iced or hot), Tea (iced), Sodas, Water, Juices
Ice Cream: Chocolate, Blackberry, and other flavors with homemade waffle cones and homemade waffle dishes
Muffins: Berry, Vegan, Gluten-free and more
Croissants: Chocolate, Almond, Swiss and Mushroom, Feta and Red Pepper
Other Prepared Goods: Scones, Cinnamon Rolls, Brownies, Cookies, Caramel Pecan Rolls, Coffee-Infused Syrups, Illinois Soy Candles and Tealights, Caramels, Caramel Syrups, Snack Bars, Pies, Raspberry Dessert Rolls
Honey varieties: Ginger, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Hibiscus Orange, Hibiscus Orange with Habanero, Basswood, Chamomile and Lavender, and more infusions
Breads: Focaccia, Baguette, Honey Wheat Sliced Loaf and Round, Oatmeal Raisin, Multi-Grain
Pet treats: Available for dogs, cats, pigs, and horses
Maybe you're "starving" for some aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating local art?
Wearable art: Bronze, Silver, Stone, Pearl, Coin, Beaded & Glass Necklaces, Pendants, Bracelets, and Earrings
Paintings: Local landscapes in miniature and regular sizes
Photography: Local and national wildlife and landscapes
Garden and Plant Accessories: Plant labels and engraved garden stones, Vases
Jewelry storage: Jewelry trees
Pottery: Local, hand-built pottery for your kitchen and everyday use
Brown's Fresh Produce will have their Peaches & Cream Sweet Corn this week!
MUSIC BY:
David Berchtold
(located on the North staircase of the Museum of History)
COMMUNITY BAKE SALE:
Homes of Hope
(located at the intersection of Center & Jefferson)
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
West Bloomington Revitalization Partnership Book Bike- carting free books by bike
Miller Park Zoo- bringing their mobile zoo
Pink Partners for the Community Cancer Center
Funbelievable Balloons- creating free balloon animals and more
Conexiones-conducting free blood pressure checks
SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Get more information on the upcoming BloNo Co-Op Grocery, Green Top Grocery
- Grab a free paper from the Pantagraph
- WJBC broadcast from the market with Carri Muehling from 9-11am
(located at the intersection of Main and Jefferson)
A brief guide to some products available at the Market this weekend.
Click here for the Market Map to help locate products and vendors:
- Lettuce varieties: Green Ice, Red Sails, Colored Romaine, Red Cross, Summer Crisp, Leaf lettuce
- Vegetables: Green Onions, Radishes, Sweet Turnips, Garlic, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Shell Peas, Sugar Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Bok Choi, Cabbage, Red and Golden Beets, Green Beans, Zucchini, and Garlic Bulbs
- Fruits: Raspberries, Peaches, Blueberries
- Herb Varieties: Basil, Dill, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Epazote, Lovage, Cilantro & Rosemary
- Perennial Flower Varieties: Mondarda, Irish Eyes, Marigolds, Southern Charm, Gaillardia (Arizona Sun, Mesa, & Burgundy), Tetra-Giants Coreopsis, & Alaska Shasta Daisy
- Annual Flower Varieties: Zinnias, Dwarf Sunflowers, Gladiolas
- Cat Treats: Catgrass & Catnip
- Frozen Meats: Beef, Chicken, Pork
- Eggs
- Cheese varieties: 50+ Varieties of Cheddar, Havarti, Fontina, Gouda, Butterkase, and Cream Cheese
To see more of what is available at the Market, try our new product search!
DON'T FORGET . . . YOU CAN USE YOUR CREDIT, DEBIT, OR LINK CARD AT THE MARKET! VISIT THE INFORMATION BOOTH UNDER THE RED TENT FOR DETAILS.
HEARTFELT THANKS TO STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE FARMERS' MARKET!
  
Some of our vendors keep regular blogs. If you want to stay in the know about
what goes on in a beekeeper's hives, an artist's photo journey,
and a day in the life of an organic farmer,
go to our website,
using the link below or QR code above: http://www.downtownbloomington.org/index.php?id=6.
The blogs are listed in the right panel.
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