Illinois
Illinois products market gets holiday spin this weekend
The Illinois Division of Agriculture’s Illinois Product Vacation Market will return this weekend to downtown Springfield.
The Illinois Division of Agriculture’s Illinois Product Vacation Market will return this weekend to downtown Springfield.
The market that includes a spread of Illinois merchandise appropriate for gift-giving will likely be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday on Jackson Avenue, alongside the “Y Block” north of the governor’s mansion.
“We’re excited to associate with Downtown Springfield’s Vacation Walks to carry native merchandise to customers this vacation season,” mentioned Jackie Sambursky, the agriculture division’s advertising head. “Constructing off of the success of our Illinois Product Farmers Markets and Illinois Product Expo, the vacation market permits our distributors to showcase their merchandise in a singular location through the giving season.”
Collaborating distributors embody Rolling Lawns Farm, Jon Ellis Woodworking, Peter’s Produce Smoked Cheese and Items, JoJo Jewellery, Ropp Jersey Cheese, Uncle Joe’s Sauces and Golden Hour Bake Home, amongst others.
Native musicians additionally will carry out and a vacation workshop will function decoration crafts out there for adorning.