2017 OP_Summer Newsletter

#VOPmarket

#VOPmarket

A summertime favorite in Orland Park has been revamped and renamed as the Orland Park Farmers’ Market becomes Market at the Park. Traditionally held Friday mornings outside of the Orland Park Civic Center, the market is now held on Thursday evenings from 4-8 p.m. at Crescent Park, 9705 W. 142nd Street, near the 143rd Street Train Station. MARKET at the Park NEW IN 2017

VENDORS All That’s Home Ben’s Soft Pretzels Cheesecake by James Christina’s Homemade Goodies Diane Nolan Dipped Espresso Will Travel Inc Etalaya’s Exotic Mandel Broit & Etheral Boutique Farenheit 905 Inc Fojazia Organics Glady’s Garden Hannah Bee Honey Health by Juli Island Soapies Isn’t That Sweet Inc Jason Scott Specialty Foods K & K Designs Lainey’s Bakery & Pawtique Inc Linda West Meredith Bryant Nothing Bundt Cakes Olivaceto LLC One Happy Tail Dog Bakery Organic Bread of Heaven Orland Park Bakery Orland Park Special Recreation Rich’s Sharpening Service Salad Bowl Creations Simply Salsa Sitka Salmon Shares Six Generation Farmin’ Local Inc Stamper Cheese Company The Original Mr. Beef Theresa’s Selections University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Waterfall Glen Soap Company Whole Lotta Popcorn Windy Hill Farm Gourmet Beef *Subject to change

Market at the Park’s 2017 season began May 25 and ends on August 31. Market at the Park features more traditional farmers’

“The Thursday evening markets at Crescent Park will make it convenient

market items with a focus on food and handcrafted pieces.

for more families to shop the market and

Village Trustee Kathy Fenton first proposed Orland Park’s Farmers’ Market in 2001. “The village likes to offer events that give that small town community feel,” Fenton said. “The Farmers’ Market is a great example of this, reminiscent of when early residents would shop the stores in Old Orland and see friends along the way. It has become a fun gathering event.”

enjoy everything that the Recreation Department has planned each week.” Trustee Pat Gira, Recreation and Parks Committee Chair

“The essence of a traditional farmers’ market is to provide fresh, hand-made and home-made goods that are unique,” said Nancy Flores, Director of Recreation. “We are asking that all our vendors offer goods that are produced, made or grown directly by each vendor. Our hope is to make Market at the Park a wonderful summer destination where you’re sure to find unique artisanal goods and gourmet foods.” Guests at Market at the Park will also be treated to live entertainment. Each week will feature a band or musical group performing under the pergola at Crescent Park. Food and alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. “The Thursday evening markets at Crescent Park will make it convenient for more families to shop the market and enjoy everything that the Recreation Department has planned each week,” said Trustee Pat Gira, chair of the village’s Recreation and Parks Committee. “We invite everyone to visit the new market and enjoy all of the wonderful offerings and entertainment.”

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