Kids & Family

Organizer: Always Something New at the Plainfield Farmers Market

Coordinator Susan Bostanche said vendors will rotate as new types of produce are in season.

Shoppers looking for fresh local produce will have some surprises in store at this year’s , which kicks off Saturday at the corner of Lockport Street and Route 59.

The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 29.

This year promises more produce, which will rotate as new items are in season, according to organizer Susan Bostanche, owner of Sunnyside Antiques.

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“The market’s going to be changing all the time,” she said, with fresh flowers coming in July and sweet corn and pumpkins by mid-July to August.

This year will see a mix of both new and longtime vendors, said Bostanche.

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Shoppers can expect fresh fruits and vegetables from Peter Rubi Produce Market owner Brandon Graves.

Bostanche will be adding to the mix with her own produce, including lettuces, sugar snap peas, beets and green beans, not to mention sunflowers.

“I kind of consider myself the sunflower queen,” Bostanche said. “I’ve got about 100 of them growing right now.

which provides organic produce, meat, ice cream and more, won’t be at the June 16 kickoff, but will join the market on June 23, according to owner Amy Ernst. 

Bostanche said Amy's produce truck will be bearing fresh items from five local farmers.

Graves, who plans to open a Plainfield produce shop, is no stranger to the farmers market, having sold produce there at the tender age of 14.

“I’m kind of old school,” Bostanche said. “I like to see kids selling stuff and making money.”

Bostanche has overseen the market for the last five years.

“We had a lot of road construction while we were building this market,” including the downtown streetscape project and the Route 59 widening.

“Now it is done and we have four beautiful open lanes,” Bostanche added. “I’m hoping this year will be our best year.”

Bostanche said she will continue to accept vendors all season long.

Spots are $100 for the entire season and free to non-profits. To reserve a spot, vendors can contact Bostanche at 630-608-7344.


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