“Our family and our business appreciate the support,” said Klinedinst. Klinedinst, a first-time vendor, said he’s looking forward to the outdoor market’s return next year. In a Facebook post, Gorman said while next year’s format is uncertain, she will make the market happen come spring 2021. Overall, the Evanston Farmer’s Market’s 45th season has been a great success in spite of the pandemic, Gorman said. “The neat part about this winter market is that they’ve opened it up and welcomed vendors from all the summer markets here, so there’s going to be a wide variety of opportunities,” Klinedinst said. In light of the cancellation, some vendors, like Klinedinst, will move to the Logan Square Farmers Market in Chicago at 3107 W. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church of Evanston. However, for those still looking to stock up on locally grown produce, there will be one last farmers’ market in the city, held on Nov. However, Gorman said it would not be possible this year, as the small space and high crowding could potentially facilitate COVID-19’s spread. In a normal year, Evanston would switch over to indoor markets for the winter season. Cooking has become one of their main hobbies during the pandemic, and the market provides quality ingredients for their recipes. While this is their third year in attendance, going to the market has taken on a new meaning amid the pandemic. “We haven’t missed a single Saturday since the first market.” She and Davis might even try to make some kimchi with their purchases - a dish they’ve only “unsuccessfully” attempted before.įor Gu, attending the Evanston Farmer’s Market has been the “highlight of the pandemic.” Gu said she planned to store away squash and blanch greens to freeze and enjoy throughout the season. Rebecca Gu and Nathaniel Davis, shoppers who drive to Evanston from Chicago every week for the market, were also focused on food that would last. Josiah Klinedinst, owner of the farmstand creamery, J2K Capraio, said he’s also noticed people buying his cheeses in bulk. Gorman said many visitors purchased root vegetables and bread to freeze for the winter. Attendees stocked up on fresh produce for the winter while others enjoyed the fresh air with their friends, eating food they had just purchased from one of the dozens of nearby tents. “If it was a normal November, it’d be 20 degrees you’d only get the diehards here.” “Because the weather is so good, I think we’re getting a lot of people coming up to the last day,” Gorman said. But the 70 degree weather was out of the ordinary for a November market, she said. Gorman said the crowds were typical for a busy day at the farmers’ market, as vendors see an average of four to five thousand shoppers every Saturday. While Evanston will not have an indoor market this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, some vendors will move to the Logan Square Farmers Market in Chicago to sell goods through the winter months. Arrows guided shoppers in a safe and efficient manner, while shoppers were asked to stand six feet apart when in line. This year, the market looked a lot different as organizers worked to implement necessary health protocols. Thousands turned up to shop at the last Evanston Farmers’ Market of the year on Saturday. “Sir, you need a mask,” Gorman said, pointing at an unmasked shopper. Myra Gorman, the market manager, scurried around making sure everything was compliant with COVID-19 protocol. Shoppers came from all around, entering the market nestled between two tall buildings and a parking garage.
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