Food-filled June Happenings in the Ravenswood Neighborhood

-The Ravenswood Farmers Market is officially opening Wednesday, June 12th. Shop and eat local at the open-air market that is kid-friendly and dog-friendly with live music performances and activities each week. 

Open from 4 - 8 pm, the open-air market provides a place for patrons to purchase fresh, local food while connecting with farmers and food producers. Located at 4900 N. Damen Avenue, the market will be every Wednesday through October 16.

In addition to a variety of vendors, the farmers market features live music every week, plus a bouncy castle (weather permitting), sensory bins and playground for the little ones (opens at 6pm). Pet parents can also participate with their furbabies. The market is dog-friendly featuring on-site water bowls to keep the pups hydrated.

“The opening of the farmers market is always the final sign summer is really here,” says Megan Bunimovich, Executive Director of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. “Residents and neighboring locals all fill the market to enjoy the fresh air after a day in the office and grab a bite to eat. It’s a community favorite and here every week into the fall.”

Vendors Will Include:

• Benton Harbor Fruit & Bee Company

• Butterclaw Brands (lobster rolls)

• Chicago Marshmallow

• Domaci Bakery

• Eight Hands LLC (soap)

• Elsie Mae’s Canning & Pies

• Empanada Bike

• Higher Healing (hemp products)

• Hilary’s Cookies

• Kernel Dan’s Kettle Corn

• La Boulangerie

• Nathan St. Martin (vegan comfort food)

• Patyk Farms

• Percolator Coffee

• Red Apple Rest (Polish & European dishes)

• Rogers Park Montessori

• Savour the Dates (little pizzas)

• Tamales Express

• Waste Not Compost

June 2019 Musician, Food Truck & Event Schedule:

June 12th:

• Musicians: Teel Short from 4pm - 8pm

• Food Trucks: Piko Kitchen and Anna A Sweets Girl

• Activities: Invisible Ink, Vintage Strawberry Shortcake, and Stamping with Brussels Sprouts

June 19th:

• Musicians: Bubble Show with Scott Ingerson from 4pm - 6pm; Anna Ingerson from 6pm - 8pm

• Food Trucks: Chicago Pizza Boss, Ms. Tittles Cupcakes

• Activities: Catapults, Vintage Spirograph and Fashion Plates, and Stamping with Limes

June 26th:

• Musicians: Javier Payano from 4pm - 6pm; Ewa Sarota-Raczek from 6pm - 8pm

• Food Trucks: Baby Q’s and Stan’s Donuts

• Activities: Marble Maze, Hammer and Nail Project, Vintage Micro Machines, and Stamping with Star Fruit

Full calendar of events through October available at: http://ravenswoodchicago.org/farmersmarket/

The Ravenswood Farmers Market is held every Wednesday (except the week of July 4th) from 4pm - 8pm at 4900 North Damen Avenue. The Ravenswood Farmers Market is a joint effort from the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church, and Ravenswood Community Council.

-Wolcott Tap is launching brunch starting Saturday, June 15th. Brunch will be available Saturdays and Sundays from 10am - 3pm. Along with a few classic breakfast items, Wolcott Tap will be featuring their take on Chilaquiles, Chicken & Waffles, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Crepes (a few different kinds), plus more. They'll additionally serve $5 Bloody Mary's and Mimosas.

-DANK Haus has several events happening in June:

+Kick off Pride with the Lakeside Pride Music Ensemble and their take on the "Cabaret" on Friday, June 14th. The concert will be held in the Skyline Lounge with panoramic views of the city and vintage bar. 

+Celebrate the longest day of the year in style for the Summer Solstice Stammtisch at DANK Haus on Friday, June 21st. The Pieptones are back to celebrate the summer equinox in their Skyline Lounge. Doors open at 7:30pm with live entertainment, drink specials, and food for purchase. 

+Kulturküche Cooking Class on Friday, June 28th. Learn how to cook five variations of the classic German side dish, Spatzle. Course fee includes a free drink and generous serving. Space is limited. Register here.