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 A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 7:45 a.m.
with the market bell ringing promptly at 8 a.m.
The producer-only farmers market will be held rain or
shine on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon through September 28 at
the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, Illinois.
“The Market is an extension of the ALMH mission to improve the
health of the people and communities we serve; our aim is to
increase consumption of local produce and to provide free health
screenings to the community” said Angela Stoltzenburg director of
the ALMH Community Health Collaborative.
As the premiere indoor, producer-only market in central Illinois,
The ALMH Market has become a wellness destination like no other. The
producer-only designation ensures that all items offered at The
Market will be homegrown, handmade, and/or vendor-created from
locally owned operations within the state of Illinois. Free
admission, free parking, free activities for all ages and a LINK
card matching program makes the weekly event attractive to everyone.
Free health screenings will once again be offered the second and
fourth Saturday each month.
Favorite vendors returning this year include Abe’s,
Brooks Kountry Honey, Flossie & Delzena’s Coffee Café, Ioerger
Family Farms, Knead Bread, Lawrence Family Farm, Mam’s Salves and
Sundries, Nuthatch Hill BBQ Co., Odelehr Farms, Samantha Danosky,
Southern Smoothies, The Saucier, Thompson Family Farm, Tony Cannoli
Company, Toohill Seed and Beef Service and Yours Truly.
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New vendors will also join The ALMH Market with new offerings
including single-ingredient dog treats, handmade soaps, Friedel Family Farm with
a variety of meat and produce, goat’s milk and salad dressings.
The fourth season brings new programming to children including reading and
activities for 1-4 year olds and a teen cooking series. And free transportation
this year will be funded by the ALMH Foundation through the local cab company.
Individuals who need a ride to the Market are invited to call 217-732-TAXI
(8294) during market hours and receive a voucher to pay for the ride upon
arrival at The Market. For more details about any Market programming, visit the
Market booth.
For more information about The ALMH Market, visit www.TheALMHMarket.org
[Angela Stoltzenburg]
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