Advisory Boards and Commissions
Consumer Affairs Commission
The Consumer Affairs Commission is responsible for coordinating consumer activities within the Village, including educational activities regarding consumer matters and the Farmers' Market. The Commission prepares reports for the Village Board and makes recommendations on ordinances, regulations and methods of enforcement related to consumer affairs.
Commission size: 13 members
Term: Each member shall serve two years
Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday night
Consumer Affairs Commission Members
Carol R. Arkin
Ruhul A. Chowdhury
Monica Grayless
Sheila Gross, Chairman
Lisa Lipin
Gary Merrill
Howard S. Meyer
Richard Perlin
Anil Pillai
Pratap Sampat
Babu Varma
Judy Wolf
Fran Young
Liaison: Terry Oline
Forward and questions or comments to info@skokie.org
The Original Skokie Farmers' Market
Meet Me At The Village Green
You'll be delighted you did!
Skokie's famous, fabulous, fantastic Farmers' Market, celebrating more than a quarter century of operation, presents farmers and vendors from: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Farmers' Market continues to proudly boast of this community-spirited event and the freshness of its vegetables, fruits, cheeses and flowers, often picked just hours before being made available to customers.
Farmers' Market is the official cool place of the Millennium!
Free Parking in Village lots
Hours/Dates:
7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the last Sunday in June to the last Sunday in October.
Location:
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Phone: (847) 673-0500
Fax: (847) 933-8230
Quick Facts/ Events/ Background/Vendors/Market Information
Quick Facts
1. Voted "Best on the North Shore" by North Shore Magazine readers in the July/August 2001 issue
2. Held annually for more than a quarter century
3. As many as 2,500 visit every Sunday
4. One-third of the customers are from outside Skokie
5. Farmers from four Midwestern states sell their products
6. Open every Sunday from 7:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. through the last Sunday in October
7. Wisconsin cheeses, including soft cheeses, sell briskly
8. Sponsored by the Village of Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission
9. Two bakeries offer freshly baked breads and pastries
10. Seven varieties of apples are for sale
11. Fruits and vegetables are sold by the bushel as well as per piece and per pound
12. Priority is given to vendors who wish to return from previous years.
Background
The first Farmers' Market opened with a dozen vendors in June of 1975. Sponsored by the Village of Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission, the Market has steadily grown in size to host more than 4,000 visitors each year. Two of today's vendors who sold their produce at the first market are Miller Farms of Coloma, Michigan, and Dongvillo Farms of St. Joseph, Michigan. Tony Durante continues to delight adults and children alike with his rapid knife-sharpening techniques. A number of sons and daughters of other original vendors continue to participate in the Market. Many of the customers return year after year as well. The original objective of freshness and quality is assured by keeping the Market to a modest size. In addition to all of the expected fruits and vegetables, special varieties of mushrooms are available including Portabello and Morrel and mushroom sauces which are sold by River Valley Ranch. White Star Gourmet sells homemade European sauces.
The Market is a Skokie community event. People renew their friendships with the farmers and other visitors each year. They come to shop - some even purchasing barrels of sweet corn and apples - and to catch up on a year's worth of news. Today there are 17 vendors. The Market has branched out slightly to reflect customer demand for such foods as freshly baked bread and pastries as well as a wide array of spices, herbs and sauces.
Vendors
Cheese People - Wisconsin Cheeses
Dongvillo Farms - Berries, Cherries, Peaches, Apples
Fulton St. Baking - Fresh Baked Goods
Geils Farms - Sweet Corn, Melons, Pumpkins
Hair of the Ferret - Fresh Salsa
Heritage Orchards - Apples, Peaches, Tomatoes, Cider
Horcher Farms - Plants, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetables
Let's Spice It Up - Spices
Le Venture - Fresh Baked Goods
M&D Farms - Sweet Corn, Vegetables
Miller Farms - Berries, Peaches, Apples, Jams, Cider
Noffke Farms - Berries, Peaches, Apples, Melons
Oosterhof Farms - Fresh Cut Flowers
Pasta by Sue - Fresh Pasta
Patz Farms - Honey and Maple Syrup
Purple Clay Imports - Orchids, Hand Made Containers
River Valley Ranch - Fresh Mushrooms, Sauces
Tony's Old World - Sharpening Services
White Star Gourmet - Sauces, Baked Goods, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Market Information:
Terry Oline
Supervisor
Property Standards Division
Village of Skokie
(847) 933-8223
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