The Peoria Heights Farmers Market is back for another season, but at a new time and place.
The 2023 version of the Heights Farmers Market kicks off this coming Wednesday, May 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tower Park, where it will continue weekly through Aug. 30.
The move to Tower Park is being made permanent after the popularity of a mid-season 2022 relocation from behind the Pabst building. With the recent completion of the Together We Play accessible-to-all playground and other nearby amenities, Tower Park had the family-friendly vibe and nearby parking the farmers market was looking for, said the market’s director, Samantha Hutchison.
At least 20 vendors have already signed on, she said. Vendors will set up shop in Tower Park itself, but also on Kingman Road, which will be closed along that portion that abuts the park during those three hours, she said.
The vendors include Ioerger Family Farm, Legacy Ranch, Grayson’s Hot Sauce, Little Bird Nest, Cabin Fever Sweets, The Pie Doctor, Young’s Popcorn Heaven, On the Edge Farm, Sankoty Sustainable, Revive Coffee, Bear’s Bites, Moonlight, TheUnique Twist & Twisting Crew, Sarah Beth’s Dips, Gramma Nana’s, Grill ‘em All, Saturday Morning Tea, and more. Live music also is expected to be a regular feature of the markets.
The market is always looking to add new vendors. If you’re interested, please contact Hutchison at info@bearsbites.net.