For Oct. 3, 2008
EUROPEAN MARKET | Chesterton
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through October at 220 Broadway. Visit an outdoor market featuring cheese, sausage, artisan breads, local wines, bakery goods, farm fresh produce, personal-care products, jewelry, clothing, accessories, pottery, pet boutique and international foods. Free admission.
FYI: (219) 926-5513 or www.chestertonseuropeanmarket.com
FARMERS MARKET | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Farmers Market new "home" is in the city parking lot located on the corner of Indiana and Lafayette Streets, next door to Greek's Pizzeria. The market will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October. New this season will be fresh Pierogi from Nina's Fresh Pierogi.
FYI: (219) 464-8332
FARMERS MARKET | Flossmoor
The Flossmoor farmers market is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 26 behind the new library at 1000 Sterling Ave. Featured items are Illinois and Michigan grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, fresh Labriola breads and pastries, honey, all natural skin care products, Homemade Gourmet and a wide selection of olives, giardiniera and oils. They are still accepting vendors.
FYI: (708) 798-3600, ext. 206, or (219) 865-0194
FARMERS MARKET | Schererville
The town of Schererville will host an international market from 3 to 8 p.m. every other Thursday, through Oct. 25, in the south parking lot at Redar Park, weather permitting. Plants as well as fresh produce from area farms and craft items will be sold. In addition, international food will be sold and local entertainment will be provided.
FYI: (219) 322-2211, ext. 306 or ext. 326
FARMERS MARKET | Whiting
Farm-fresh produce is available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13 on 119th Street in front of City Hall. Find Indiana-grown fruits and vegetables. Aunt Josie's sells homemade Amish goods such as apple and pear butter, jams and jellies, homemade noodles, honey, bee pollen, maple syrup, Amish church butter and homemade toys, tote bags and crafts.
FYI: (219) 384-7147
FARMERS MARKET | Chesterton, Furnessville
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Schoolhouse Shop, 278 E. 1500 North, featuring plants, seasonal fruit and veggies, some organic and better crafts. Located on the west side of the Schoolhouse Shop.
FYI: (219) 926-1551 or Schoolhouseshop.com
FARMERS MARKET | Griffith
A farmers market is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Griffith Izaak Walton League of America, 1532 E. Main St. Vendors include coffee, honey, flowers, meats and others. More vendors are welcome. Booths are offered free although donations are accepted. Setup time is 3 p.m. The farmers market will continue until the end of the growing season.
FYI: (219) 808-8442
FARMERS MARKET | Crown Point
Crown Point Farmers' Market will be open for the season 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October on South Main Street between Hack Court and Walnut. This season's vendors will be selling fresh produce, organic herbs and produce, farm fresh certified eggs, doggie treats, aromatic coffee, landscaping and garden material, baked goods, Tastefully Simple, soy gourmet bath products, candles and other unique items. Art Handley and Friends will be playing live music. Sanctioned as a Farmers' Market Nutrition Program through the Indiana State Department of Health's WIC program, the market is seeking WIC participating growers. Call Jennifer Bzdil or e-mail jbzdil@crownpoint.in.gov for an application packet.
FYI: (219) 662-3290
FARMERS MARKET | Thornton
The Village of Thornton farmers market and craft show will take place from noon to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, June 13 to Oct. 3, at the corner of Hubbard and Margaret streets. They are still accepting applications from farmers and crafters.
FYI: (708) 877-4454
FARMERS MARKET | Crete
Crete European Market is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 20, at Main and Exchange streets. The outdoor market specializes in fresh and gourmet breads, foods and flowers.
FYI: (708) 672-0729
FARMERS MARKET | Homewood
Black Farmers Market is held from 11 a.m. to dusk Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 1, at Chicago Park Hotel parking lot area, 17040 Halsted St.
FYI: (708) 596-6040
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