Bounty of Kane — Kane County Farm Bureau
Description: Post about my trip the the Elgin, IL farmer's market.
It snuck up on me this year, but here we all are again. Summer. Some people look forward to it, longing for those beach vacations and patio margaritas. Others love it because of the prime weather for playing some soccer or enjoying a morning run. And while I do love me some patio margaritas, I’d be lying if I said I consider myself one of summer’s biggest fans; the heat makes me want to wilt under the cool A/C somewhere. There is, however, one thing about summer that can’t be beat: the farmers’ market seaso
And this season, Elgin happens to be lucky enough to boast its own budding gem: the Elgin Farmer’s Market. Nestled downtown on South Grove Avenue, the market runs Fridays from 3:00-7:00 p.m., and just opened for the season June 1 st , running all the way through October 5 th . And if you went to the market last year and left feeling underwhelmed, give it another shot; you’ll be surprised. The Elgin Farmers’ Market, formerly called the Elgin Harvest Market, is a far cry from the goods-heavy, quiet market it
Last Friday, I decided to check it out, and rode my bike – shout out to Elgin Bike Hub for their dedication to promoting bike safety and bikeability across Elgin. Not only is riding my bike a healthy way to kick off the weekend, it also helps me be mindful of just how much I’m buying, since it has to all fit into my basket on the ride back home. In theory, anyway. This limited space didn’t exactly keep me from buying too many things last week, to be honest. Call me overzealous, but I just love stocking up o
Bounty of Kane — Kane County Farm Bureau