The Hyde Park Farmers Market kicks off a second season at Harper Court on Thursday, June 2, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., running through October 27, for a total of 22 weeks.
Seventeen vendors will be participating this year, selling a wide variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and plants, as well as farm-raised meat, eggs, baked goods, coffee, jam, and more.
Sponsored by Downtown Hyde Park (SSA #61), the Farmers Market is offering a new amenity this year – a free community booth for local businesses and non-profit organizations to share during the season. Based on availability, businesses or groups will be able to apply for a date slot, and the booth may be used for community outreach, demonstrations, and other crafts/activities, or select fundraising efforts such as bake sales for non-profit groups. If a group elects to do a bake sale, specific guidelines will be provided. The Hyde Park Farmers Market will supply a tent, table, and chairs.
“Typically booths must be rented for the entire season,” said Eric Reaves, Director of SSA #61, “but this new program enables local groups to reach the large audience of farmers market shoppers without the long-term commitment and cost.”
Interested groups can apply for a date slot by contacting Amy Williams at acwilliams@uchicago.edu.
For more information about the Hyde Park Farmers Market, visit the Downtown Hyde Park website and on Facebook.
