Rockford City Market begins third season today, June 1

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Rockford City Market kicks off its third season from 3 to 8 p.m., today, Friday, June 1, along Water Street between State and Jefferson streets in downtown Rockford.

The market, which runs every Friday through Oct. 12 (hours change to 3-7 p.m. after Labor Day) includes local growers and vendors who sell natural products, including vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine and healthy snacks, as well as artisans and vendors.

Most vendors and performers are from a 150-mile radius of Rockford. A beer garden with live music takes place on the terrace overlooking the market, and demonstrations and kids’ activites ensure a fun and interactive learning environment.

The opening market will feature music by Frank Calvagna & Mike Youngblood, with Midway Village and the YMCA Climbing Wall as activities.

Last year’s market attracted 40,000 visitors throughout the season, up from 20,000 in its first year in 2010. Visit rockfordcitymarket.com for more details.

Following is a list of this year’s vendors:

40 Winkz

Anderson Organics

Arthur & Isaac Woodworks

Bamboo

Bath and Body Fusion

Bella Luna Bakery

Bliss Beads Studio

Bloom and Glow Gardens

Blue Sky Distributors

Café Woof Le Purr

Candle Crest

Carlyle Brewing Company

Cinnamon Roasted Nuts

Ditullio’s

Dreamswept Alpacas

EcoAdvocates

Etim’s Beauty

Farmer Nick

Gensler Gardens

Hailey’s Winery

J.Baker Images

Javamania

Jewelry by Katie M

Just Bundts

Kate’s PieHole Records

Katic Breads

Kiwi Café

Kokobear Bakery

Laynie Bug’s Bows

Lilies, Pots and Etc.

Lime Rock Swiss Brown Cheese

MaD Discs and Dyes

Maple Avenue Preserves

Masani Ethnic Jewelry, Fashions & Art

Minglewood

Nappi Farms

Northwoods Premium Confectionary

O’Fallon’s

Olives4You

Paddle & Trail

Pasta Cucina

Relicious

RG & DG Enterprises, Inc.

Rockford Area Arts Council

Rockford Art Deli

Sahara Restaurant

Shady Tree Farm Market

Silver Creek Orchids

Simple Elegance Chefs

Socks-That-Rock

The Cheese People of Beloit

The Paper Button

The Sweetery Cupcakes

The Tiny Bird Boutique

Twin Gardens Farms

VAn Laar’s Fruit Farm

Very Cute!

Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza

Wright Way Farm

Posted June 1, 2012

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