The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb (UUFD) is hosting a Winter Farmers’ Market with arts and crafts at their church located at 158 North Fourth Street this Saturday, March 24th, from 9am to 3pm. This market will be great opportunity to support local farmers and artisans while buying healthy foods and craft items.
The market will include grass fed beef, free range chickens & eggs from the Hasselmann Farm just over the northern DeKalb county border. Also being offered is fresh herbs and fresh vegetables from the Erehwon Farm in Elburn. There will be over twenty vendors in total, some joining the market for the first time.
Come see the wares of several crafters including home spun yarn from DeKalb. Fresh baked French pastries and other goods will be available as well. Among the great craft choices too numerous to mention are handmade jewelry, knitted items, birdhouses, sun-catchers, goat soap, homespun yarn, weaving tools, wood-carving, and many other handmade items.
In addition to the great shopping opportunities there will also be live music all day and hot food all combining to create a festive and fun atmosphere. They will also have many new musicians playing at the market for the first time. In addition for the first time they will be having a licensed massage therapist on site given short shoulder and neck massages.
“The market is an enjoyable community event that supports our local farmers and artists.” said Dan Kenney one of the market organizers. “It is part of our goal of building a more sustainable community. Research shows that of every $100 spent at locally owned businesses $68 stays in the community, as opposed to only $43 staying in the community when purchases are made at non-locally owned businesses.”
The UUFD Church is located at 158 North Fourth St. in DeKalb (Rt.23 & Locust St.). A small admission fee of one dollar will be collected at the door. If you would like more information call Dan Kenney 815-793-0950 .
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