MainStreet Libertyville farmers market

MainStreet Libertyville's well-known farmers market will open Thursday, June 26, in downtown Libertyville. Mayor Terry Weppler and market manager Al Scott will kick off the season with an annual watermelon cutting ceremony. The market will be open on Church Street next to Cook Park in downtown Libertyville from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Thursday rain or shine through Oct. 22. Thirty two vendors, including several new ones, will feature fresh produce, fruits, pastries, artisanal breads, cheeses, french crepes, plants, flowers, free range meats and eggs, kettle corn, pickles, olives, mushrooms, certified organic vegetables, local honey, sauces, goat milk soap, appetizers and homemade dog treats. Bring your knives to be sharpened on site. Adjacent Cook Park Library will host a children's story hour each week during the summer. Balloon sculpting and juggling will be provided by R.C. Juggles and Whitey O'Day will perform live music.