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SUMMARY:Garfield Ridge Farmers Market 2026 Application Info (Pre-Registration)
DESCRIPTION:Garfield Ridge Farmers Market 2026   Vendor Applications Now Open!\n👉 En espa ol aqu \nThe Garfield Ridge Farmers Market is returning for Summer 2026   and we're excited to invite local farmers\, food producers\, and makers to apply to be part of this growing market on Chicago's Southwest Side.\nNow held on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (a new day for the market!).The Market is designed to be a farmer-centered community gathering where neighbors come together week after week to shop local\, learn something new\, and connect.\nThe Market runs May 1 through September 30\, 2026\, and takes place:Outdoor at the northwest corner of Archer Avenue & Narragansett AvenueThe Biz Hub (inside the 5/3 Bank)Indoors\, where we host free community workshops\, educational sessions\, and family-friendly activities throughout the seasonOutdoors\, the smaller parking lot\, as our food courtOur market prioritizes:Farmers / Producers / GrowersFood Processors (packaged\, take-home foods)Prepared Food VendorsArtisans & CraftersYoung Entrepreneurs (under 18)We are intentionally curating a market that supports local food systems\, small businesses\, and community education.\nApplying to the Market\nThere is a $10 non-refundable pre-application fee to apply.\nThis fee is not the vendor booth fee and does not guarantee acceptance. All applications are reviewed to ensure a good fit with the market's mission\, layout\, and vendor mix.\nWe strongly encourage all applicants to review the Garfield Ridge Farmers Market Vendor Information Guide before applying\, as it includes full details on vendor categories\, requirements\, fees\, setup expectations\, and market policies.\nThe vendor application is open on February 2nd through April 13th (a 10-week application window).\nAfter submitting the $10 non-refundable application fee\, applicants will receive a confirmation email with a link to the official vendor application (Google Form).\nTo ensure a fair and organized review process\, only applications submitted through this process will be considered. Application links are issued individually and are not transferable.\nIf you're looking to be part of a welcoming\, community-driven market   and excited about a vibrant Saturday tradition   we'd love to hear from you.\n👉 Apply now and help us build a market rooted in fresh food\, shared learning\, and community connection.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 24px\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(65\, 168\, 95)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Garfield Ridge Farmers Market 2026 &ndash\; Vendor Applications Now Open!</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;">👉<span style="color: rgb(85\, 57\, 130)\;">&nbsp\;</span><a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ErDAbJUq2dff75lCn1RwY4KNAq-SbQkcb6nr4DU83c/edit?usp=sharing" style="user-select: auto\;"><strong data-end="22" data-is-last-node="" data-start="3" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style='color: rgb(85\, 57\, 130)\; font-family: "Times New Roman"\, Times\, serif\, -webkit-standard\;'>En espa&ntilde\;ol aqu&iacute\;</span></strong></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">The Garfield Ridge Farmers Market is returning for Summer 2026 &mdash\; and we&rsquo\;re excited to invite local farmers\, food producers\, and makers to apply to be part of this growing market on Chicago&rsquo\;s Southwest Side.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Now held on <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM</strong> (a new day for the market!).</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">The Market is designed to be a farmer-centered community gathering where neighbors come together week after week to shop local\, learn something new\, and connect.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">The Market runs <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">May 1 through September 30\, 2026</strong>\, and takes place:</span></span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Outdoor at the northwest corner of Archer Avenue &amp\; Narragansett Avenue</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">The Biz Hub (inside the 5/3 Bank)</span><ul fr-original-style="font-size: initial\;" style="font-size: initial\; list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Indoors\, where we host free community workshops\, educational sessions\, and family-friendly activities throughout the season</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Outdoors\, the smaller parking lot\, as our food court</span></li></ul></li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Our market prioritizes:</span></span></h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Farmers / Producers / Growers</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Food Processors (packaged\, take-home foods)</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Prepared Food Vendors</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Artisans &amp\; Crafters</span></li><li dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; margin-top: 0pt\; margin-bottom: 0pt\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">Young Entrepreneurs (under 18)</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">We are intentionally curating a market that supports local food systems\, small businesses\, and community education.</span></span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></h3><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Applying to the Market</strong></span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">There is a <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">$10 non-refundable pre-application fee</strong> to apply.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;"><br />This fee is not the vendor booth fee and <u>does not guarantee acceptance</u>. All applications are reviewed to ensure a good fit with the market&rsquo\;s mission\, layout\, and vendor mix.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">We strongly encourage all applicants to review the&nbsp\;</span></span><a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nenIIUUpG02ZXZ9fQeAQ3PZjreYkW8RYoKx88DQ0DgA/edit?usp=sharing" style="user-select: auto\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(41\, 105\, 176)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Garfield Ridge Farmers Market&nbsp\;</strong><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Vendor Information Guide</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;before applying\, as it includes full details on vendor categories\, requirements\, fees\, setup expectations\, and market policies.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">The vendor application is open on <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">February 2nd through April 13th</strong> (a 10-week application window).</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">After submitting the $10 non-refundable application fee\, applicants will receive a confirmation email with a link to the official vendor application (Google Form).</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">To ensure a fair and organized review process\, only applications submitted through this process will be considered. Application links are issued individually and are not transferable.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: transparent\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-variant: normal\; text-decoration: none\; vertical-align: baseline\; white-space: pre-wrap\;">If you&rsquo\;re looking to be part of a welcoming\, community-driven market &mdash\; and excited about a vibrant Saturday tradition &mdash\; we&rsquo\;d love to hear from you.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="font-family: Georgia\,serif\;">👉 <strong data-end="2203" data-start="2098" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Apply now and help us build a market rooted in fresh food\, shared learning\, and community connection.</strong></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;"><br /></p></body></html>
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