Farmers Market Season Opens

Mark your calendars for opening day of the 2022 Farmers Market Season on Saturday, June 11. The market is returning to its new permanent location on Park Avenue and Deerfield Road, between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue. Note that there is a bonus market date this season, with the market season extended to the third Saturday in October!

This season, the Village and the Farmers Market Committee’s goal is to once again present a market that is dedicated to providing fresh, locally grown and prepared food in a safe, open-air shopping experience. Excitingly, we will also be reinstituting our market promise of “food, friends and fun” with the return of many beloved market activities.

Saturday’s schedule includes:

• Children’s music by Laura Doherty from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
• Music by father-daughter duo, Dave & Allison Wexler, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Balloon Sculpting & Giant Bubble Entertainment by RC Juggles from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• “How to Start Your Garden” children's activity presented by Go Green Deerfield from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 For a full list of events and vendors, visit the Farmers Market website.

50/50 Parkway Tree Program Open

The Village will pay half the cost to plant a tree in the parkway at your house.

Your tree will be balled in burlap, guaranteed for one year, and planted by the Public Works Department. Trees will be planted in the fall. Trees cannot be planted on private property. Watch your tree next summer and, if you notice any problems, call us so we can have the tree examined before the guarantee expires.

This is a first come, first served program with a limited quantity of each tree. Click here to fill out an online application.

Crafters Wanted for Family Days

Are you a crafter or hobbyist? This is your invitation to “show” and “sell” at the Deerfield Family Days Arts & Crafts Expo on July 4. This event has been held since 1953 and is attended by over 1,000 people.

All booths are 12’ x 12’. No chairs, tables or electricity are provided. Restroom facilities and water are nearby. Click here to download the application.

Rotary Race Registration Now Open

Calling all runners! The Rotary Race is back at this year's Deerfield Family Days at Maplewood Park. Click here to register online today here.

The first 200 registered participants are guaranteed a Rotary Race shirt. Registration fee is $35.00.
 
The 5K Race starts promptly at 8 a.m., rain or shine. Race Day registration and packet pick up are from 7-7:45 a.m. Inclement weather may alter or cancel the event. No refunds.
 
One overall male/female and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place runners in each age group for both males and females will receive awards: 

• 12 & under
• 13 - 15
• 16 - 24
• 25 - 39
• 40 - 49
• 50 - 59
• 60 - 69
• 70 & over

Family Days Flower Show

Attention gardeners, including junior gardeners up to age 14, the Family Days Flower Show is back in a new location – the Jewett Park Pavilion. Show us your green thumb by entering your favorite plants/flowers in this year's show!
 
Drop off and register your entries from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Jewett Park Pavilion. Entry cards must be completed for each item. Bud vases will be provided for all fresh cut flowers. To speed up the registration process, please bring return address labels. Doors close for judging at 10:00 a.m. The Flower Show is open to the public from 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
 
Ribbons will be awarded by certified garden show judges from the Gardeners of the North Shore in the following categories: 

• Annuals
• Perennials/Biennials
• Roses
• Summer Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
• Day Lilies
• Cacti/Succulents/Terrariums
• Houseplants
• Outdoor Potted Plants
• Hanging Baskets
• Flowering Shrubs
• Ornamental Grasses
• Vegetables/Fruits/Herbs

Junior Gardeners - Vegetables/Flowers/Houseplants/Herbs
 
Entries must be removed at 3:00 p.m.
 
Questions, please email Julie Goldberg at julie@glassvasefloral.com.