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Chef's BBQ Tickets are now on sale!

July 12th, 2012 5:30-8:00pm

One of the best summer events in Chicago, this grand picnic is held every July in picturesque Lincoln Park, with the fabulous Chicago skyline as a backdrop. 

Green City Market's BBQ benefit features Chicago's finest chefs preparing dishes featuring Green City Market produce and products. In addition to food, locally made beer, wine, hand-crafted cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages compliment the Chef's culinary creations.

Tickets sell out fast so please purchase your tickets today!

Green City Market Friends: $100 per ticket, limit 4 (see below)                  

Ages 12+: $125                                                                                                  

Ages 12 and under:  $25                                                                                                                              

Individual VIP Tickets*: $250

*VIP Tables:  $2,500 per table and seats 10.  Can be purchased by calling the Green City Market office at 773-880-1266.  

VIP ticket/table holders have early event entry at 4:30pm to enjoy mingling with the chefs as they finish final preparations including sampling food and cocktails prior to general admission at 5:30pm.  VIP's also have a private area with a bar and lounge seating and private tables.

Are you a Friend or Member of the Market?  Email admin@greencitymarket.org to receive the code to purchase the tickets at the discounted rate!  

Become a Friend here!  

Purchase tickets HERE!  


Market information

Please join us this Wednesday, May 23rd at our outdoor location in the south end of Lincoln Park!  

7am-1pm.  

Chef Demonstration: 

10:30am

Justin Martin, Uncommon Ground


Green City Market Junior Board presents:

Meet the Market at The Bedford, featuring Seedling Fruit. 

The Bedford, 1612 W. Division

Join the Green City Market Junior board on Thursday, May 31st from 6-8pm and enjoy cocktails and small bites from Mark Steuer of the Bedford and Peter Klein of Seedling.  A portion of the proceeds benefit Green City Markets EBT/Link Matching Program!


Edible Gardens Workshops

Are you interested in learning about starting a garden? Sign up for our next free work shop in May!

Email ediblegardens@greencitymarket.org to reserve your spot! 

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 - Necessary Nourishment: Feeding Plants for Healthy Growth and Production
What is an organic fertilizer?  Can you compost at home?  Learn the basic principals and techniques of foliar feeding and side dressing in an organic garden.  These techniques provide plants with the extra nutrients they require to ensure good plant health and a bountiful harvest.  

Read about our workshops going on all year »

Are you a teacher? Would you like to schedule a garden and market tour? We offer free tours to students of all ages. Email ediblegardens@greencitymarket.org for more information!


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Green City Market's mission is to improve the availability of a diverse range of high quality foods by providing a marketplace for purchasing sustainably grown food and to educate, promote, and connect farmers and local producers directly to chefs, restaurateurs and the greater Chicago community. We also support small family farms and promote a healthier society through education and appreciation for local, fresh, sustainably-raised products.

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Wednesdays & Saturdays
7:00 am–1:00 pm

South end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive (Map)

Business office:
2732 North Clark Street
Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 880-1266

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