Theater, Classical Music and Free Kids' Cooking Classes Are Growing At Wicker Park Farmers Market

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FREE COOKING CLASSES, LIVE THEATER AND CLASSICAL MUSIC

PRESENTED AT WICKER PARK FARMERS MARKET

NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2016

Wicker Park Farmers Market is not just for fresh veggies, the arts are sprouting here too! The market is open every Sunday through October 30, 2016, from 8 a.m.-2p.m. at 1425 N. Damen Avenue. Programs include children’s cooking classes hosted by The Kids’ Table, and live music and theater performances presented by the Wicker Park Advisory Council with support from WPB SSA #33. All programs are free and open to the public. 

The schedule for the rest of the summer is as follows:

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Children’s cooking class hosted by The Kids’ Table. Walk-ups welcome at any time, no advance registration required.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Symphony Sounds String Quartet performance (corner of Damen & Schiller)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Theatre-Hikes performance of Driving Miss Daisy (corner of Damen & Schiller)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Children’s cooking class hosted by The Kids’ Table. Walk-ups welcome at any time, no advance registration required.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Children’s cooking class hosted by The Kids’ Table. Walk-ups welcome at any time, no advance registration required.

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, the sole service provider of Special Service Area (SSA) #33 is presenting this special schedule of free programming. 

The Wicker Park Farmers Market provides a space for local and regional farmers, food producers and processors to sell handmade and homegrown varieties of fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, flowers and more. The market allows local vendors and residents to come together around shared interests of healthful food, a robust local economy and neighborhood cohesion. Confirmed 2016 vendors include: Nichols Farm & Orchard, Seedling, River Valley Ranch, Garden Offerings & Petal’s Farm, Burton’s Maplewood Farm, Fehr Bros. Meats and Stamper Cheese.

The Wicker Park Farmers Market is presented by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce with additional support from WPB SSA #33 and Lowe’s Home Improvement. The market accepts LINK/SNAP cards and administers the Double Value Coupon Program through a grant from Experimental Station, allowing patrons to receive double the amount of produce when they shop with a LINK card.

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce serves as a cornerstone of the Wicker Park and Bucktown commercial districts, advancing the financial goals of neighborhood businesses through the creation of a dynamic economic climate, increasing the neighborhood's visibility and viability, and encouraging profitable relationships within the community. The Chamber administers the WPB Special Service Area (SSA #33), guided by a Commission of 12 SSA stakeholders who serve on active committees. For more information, please visit www.wickerparkbucktown.com.

The Kids' Table is a unique Chicago-based cooking school that teaches and empowers folks of all ages to cook, eat and love wholesome foods. With hands-on experience, engaging instruction and tasty recipes, healthy cooking and eating go from chore to adventure. But their mission extends well beyond imparting culinary skills. They’re looking to connect people with food, with the earth and with each other. For more information, please visit www.kids-table.com.

The Wicker Park Advisory Council is a voluntary group of individuals who meet on a regular basis to support the effective functioning of the park. The Council works with the park supervisor and other Chicago Park District staff, advising them on the needs and concerns of the community and making recommendations and suggestions regarding Wicker Park. For more information, please visit www.wickerpark.org.