Highlights for Sunday, July 27

Join us for Peace, Love & Produce at the Skokie Farmers’ Market this Sunday! We’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary by throwing it back to the groovy 70s — come for the fun, stay for the fresh produce!

Groove to 70s music all market long. Plus, win a Best Dressed Threads prize for the best 70s outfit and best dressed family. It's like Halloween in July — only all 70s styles. Come to the market rocking your favorite 70s style. Judging will take place at the green Skokie Farmers' Market tent. 

In addition to all the fun, you'll also see new farmers and vendors for this weekend. You do not want to miss this market! 

Check out this week's far out entertainment lineup:

Market Reminders

Please check the weekly vendor list. We have rotating vendors each week as well as more farms on the way. We'll do our best to keep track of the farmers and vendors that will be at the market, but please note that there might be last-minute cancellations. 

Questions? Email farmersmarket@skokie.org or call 224-496-0714

The Skokie Farmers’ Market has turned 50—and we’re celebrating with a special photo exhibit! From vintage vibes of the 1970s to fresh picks from this summer, the Skokie Fine Arts Commission wants your market memories.

Share your favorite snapshots by August 12 and help us honor five decades of the Market we all love! 

Garlic Basil Chicken – you won’t believe that this easy real food recipe only requires 7 ingredients like basil, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, and butter.

Ingredients 

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts

salt and pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

5–6 roma tomatoes, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

one handful fresh basil, loosely packed, cut into ribbons

1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® European Style Super Premium Salted Butter

8 ounces pasta, like spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini

Instructions

Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound each piece to an even thickness, about one inch or so in the thickest parts (this just helps it cook faster and more evenly). Remove the plastic and sprinkle each piece of chicken generously with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Prep the tomatoes, garlic, and basil and set aside. Make the pasta according to package directions.

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet until a drop of water sizzles across the top. Add the chicken and pan-fry for several minutes on each side – the goal here is to get the chicken cooked AND get a nice browning on the outside. When the chicken is done, set aside.

Give the oil a few minutes to cool, add the tomatoes, and return to heat (if you add the tomatoes to the hot oil it will be a splatter-fest). Simmer to cook the tomatoes down into a chunky-sauce-like-mixture. Add the garlic and butter and stir to combine until the butter is melted. Add the chicken back in to soak in the sauce for a few minutes.

Just before serving, stir in the basil. Top servings of pasta with the chicken and the sauce.

Let us know if you made this recipe by tagging @skokiefarmersmarket on Facebook or Instagram.                     

The Skokie Farmers' Market accepts SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). To further support SNAP recipients, the Market offers a Match program, matching the recipients with $25 per transaction. For each dollar deducted from your Link card at the Market (you will receive a Link Token), you will also receive $25 in matching funds (Link Match Voucher). To learn more about this program, please check out the Link Up Illinois website. 

We would like to thank Endeavor Health and Link Up Illinois for their very generous grants for the Farmers’ Market and all of the SNAP customers.

                   Link Tokens

Snap Tokens can be used for:

Fruits and vegetables, honey, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads and cereals, plants (which produce food for the household to eat) and other foods (such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages) 

                Link Match Voucher

Link Match can be used for:

Fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, plants (which produce food for the household to eat) 

Jennifer Engel
Certified Market Manager 

This season marks Jennifer’s fifth year leading the Skokie Farmers’ Market, where her passion for local food and community has helped grow the market from 25 to 70 vendors. She brings two decades of experience in marketing,  membership and community relations from her time at Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Jennifer’s green thumb is next level—her home garden is basically a farmers market of its own. She also serves on the Board of the Illinois Farmers Market Association and stays active in several local community groups. When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her on a trail with her partner and their three rescue pups.

Email: farmersmarket@skokie.org

Phone: 224-496-0714

Steve Klebe
Assistant Manager

Steve is no stranger to Skokie—he’s spent the last 10 years serving the community as a Property Inspector for the Village of Skokie. At home, he shares a big yard (complete with a native prairie and woodland garden) with his three beloved dogs.

A fan of camping and Jimmy Buffett tunes, Steve is excited to be part of the Market this season. He’s looking forward to connecting with both customers and farmers—and picking up a few good gardening tips along the way!

Celebrating 50 years: Established in 1975, the Skokie Farmers' Market has grown from a small gathering of local farmers into a cherished weekly community event that now features approximately 70 vendors, live music, family-friendly activities, and more. This year marks the Market’s largest vendor lineup ever, offering everything from farm-fresh produce and baked goods to meats, cheeses, bottled cocktails, and artisan products.

Skokie Farmers' Market
Sundays, June 1 through November 2
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Skokie Village Hall (west lot), 5127 Oakton St.

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