North Shore Flea Offers Green Vintage Evenings All Summer Add another community to the growing numbers with vintage markets in the U.S. The North Shore Flea will bring some 20 vendors from around the greater Chicago area to showcase their wares to the North
News-Antique.com - Apr 06,2011 - Apr 06, 2011 – HIGHWOOD, IL--Add another community to the growing numbers with vintage markets in the U.S. Just north of Chicago, the City of Highwood is proud to introduce the addition of the North Shore Flea to its renowned Evening Gourmet Farmers Market. This sustainable vintage market will bring some 20 vendors from around the greater Chicago area to showcase their wares to the North Shore every Wednesday beginning June 15th.
"Like choosing locally grown fruits and vegetables, buying vintage goods is a sustainable activity," says Melissa Sands, organizer, North Shore Flea Market. "The combination of these two events offers an opportunity to have good, green and healthy fun while supporting local merchants and local farmers."
Exhibiting alongside the Evening Gourmet Farmers Market at Highwood’s City Hall Park, 17 Highwood Avenue, the North Shore Flea Market will run weekly from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. through August 31st, and then 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through September 14th, rain or shine. Free to the public, attendees will relish in some of the hottest trends in vintage today, from furniture, décor, jewelry, vintage bikes and more. New items will be featured each week.
“We welcome this wonderful addition to our community and look forward to showcasing the robust antique and vintage industry that Highwood is known for,” says Highwood Alderman Eric Falberg.
The addition of the North Shore Flea to Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Farmers Market offers everyone the perfect excuse to spend fun filled evenings outdoors with family and friends. From weekly Evening Concert Series and live cooking demonstrations, to the most unique vendors from around the Midwest to sell, cook and serve the most fresh and distinctive food and local and now vintage wares, this vibrant farmers and flea market has become a tradition for friends and family seeking great shopping, food, spirits and entertainment all in one spot.
About the North Shore Flea: The North Shore Flea is held from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. every Wednesday from June 15 until September 14 at 17 Highwood Avenue in Highwood, Illinois. For more information on the new North Shore Flea, or to become a vendor contact purevintagechicago@gmail.com or call 847-579-9079.
About the Highwood Farmer's Market: Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Farmers Market will begin on Wednesday, June 15th and will be open to the public every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. through August 31st, and then 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through September 14th, rain or shine. Located right outside City Hall, 17 Highwood Avenue, a farmer’s market of this caliber is hard to find. With its Evening Concert Series and live cooking demonstrations, this vibrant farmers market has become a tradition for friends and family seeking great food, spirits and entertainment. Highwood blends the most unique vendors from around the Midwest to sell, cook and serve the most fresh and distinctive food and local wares.
