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Farmers' Market & Artists' Alley
Sponsored by:
Downtown Bloomington Association, with support from Heartland Local Food Network

The Market's 2009 season runs from May 16 through October 31, with an indoor Thanksgiving Market on November 21
Every Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until noon.
On the square in Downtown Bloomington (Main & Jefferson)

Check out our collection of Thanksgiving Recipes!

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THANKSGIVING MARKET COMING SOON: HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR TURKEY?

Fall is in the air -- and Thanksgiving can't be too far behind! We will be having our annual indoor Thanksgiving Market on Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum.

Don't run the risk of being turkey-less! There will be turkeys available at the Thanksgiving Market (in addition to ham, pork, chicken, lamb, and goat). However, for the best selection of sizes, you might want to consider pre-ordering.

TJ's pastured free-range turkeys are free of artificial hormones and unnecessary antibiotics. You can order at the market or you can call in our email your order. Pick-up will be at the Thanksgiving Market. Click here for details on pre-ordering your turkey.

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Market Now Accepts Debit, Credit, and Link Cards

You can now use your credit, debit, or Link card to buy farmers' market tokens -- which you can use to buy products at the market. They're also great fun and make awesome gifts!

Get more information at our Token Booth under the RED TENT at the intersection of Main and Jefferson.

GIVE OUR WOODEN FARMERS' MARKET TOKENS A TRY . . . YOU'LL LIKE 'EM!

This program was made possible with support from:

It's almost time for our Thanksgiving Market -- so here's information to help you with menu planning and shopping lists.

This market is not only a wonderful opportunity to cook up a delicious local menu for your Thanksgiving feast -- but it's also a great way to get started on your holiday shopping. Our local artists will be offering a tremendous variety of unique, high-quality, hand-crafted gifts and decorative items.

A list of Thanksgiving Market vendors is provided here, along with highlights of products they will have available at the market. Also, we have collected a few recipes to help with menu planning.

This promises to be our biggest Thanksgiving Market yet, with nearly 40 vendors -- a holiday cooking demo by Chef Narss Lapinid, a bake sale by the Humane Society of Central Illinois, an opportunity to visit with members of the Bloomington City Council, and a preview of performances from the Pantagraph's Holiday Spectacular.

Directions and parking for the U.S. Cellular Coliseum are available here.

COME & GET IT! THE WAY WE ATE 1830 - 2008
McLean County Museum of History
The museum opens at 8:30 a.m. with free admission through noon until September 5.
This is a great opportunity to check out the museum's exhibit on the history of food in McLean County. Explore the eating habits, cooking equipment, methods and diverse food traditions of county residents since the early 1800s. Investigate four kitchens, each representing a different era and illuminating how the kitchen has changed in the last 180 years. Hands-on activities and interpretive panels help explain social and economic changes that shaped the way we ate from 1830 to 2008.

FREE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE FOR FARMERS' MARKET CUSTOMERS

McLean County Museum of History
(open at 8:30)

Kelly's Cafe & Bakery
(open at 7:00)

Coffee Hound
407 N. Main St.
(open at 6:30)

Thanks to these businesses for supporting the farmers' market!

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Pick up a copy of the directory at the Farmers' Market Information Booth or click here for the online version.

WHAT'S FRESH!

Winter Squashes
Photo by Gemma Truman

Apples, parsnips, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti, etc.) onions, many varieties of potatoes, fennel, hydroponic tomatoes, potatoes, turnips, Japanese turnips, garlic, cabbage, carrots, leeks, Swiss chard, lettuce, sorrel, bok choi, kale, collard greens, spinach, radishes, brussels sprouts, broccoli, arugula, mustard greens, salad mix (mesclun), beets, green onions, sweet and hot peppers, and assorted herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, cilantro, mint, parsley, chives, tarragon, shallots, green onions, lemon grass), honey, broom corn, Indian corn, popcorn, cornmeal, dry soybeans, and freshly ground whole wheat flour.

The also has fine local arts and crafts, fresh eggs, pastured poultry, hormone-free meats -- beef, pork, lamb, and goat meat, local cheeses -- including artisan goat cheese, farmstead fruit preserves, coffee-infused syrups, fresh-baked breads, pies, and other bakery goods, homemade soups, herb vinegars, organic sauerkraut, and local farm-raised tilapia.

FARM BLOGS

Blue Schoolhouse Farm Blog

Prairie
Fruits Farm Blog

Epiphany Farms Blog

Our farmers specialize in the best of both old and new varieties of fruits and veggies. All of our farmers are happy to tell you more about the unique characteristics of the produce they offer.

WE ALWAYS OFFER A VARIETY OF ORGANIC & CHEMICAL-FREE PRODUCE. Ask at the Information Booth for help locating these farmers.

Many thanks to our 2009 media sponsors!

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