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2017 French Market, Food Truck Thursday and Ravinia Farmers Market

This article refers to events held in 2017. Please note that due to COVID-19, Food Truck Thursdays, along with other large summer events, has been canceled. More information is available in the cancellation announcement.

Highland Park will offer three exciting experiences for food enthusiasts in summer 2017.  Ravinia Food Truck Thursdays and the Highland Park French Market will join the Ravinia Farmers Market in offering residents and visitors a chance to experience Highland Park.


Food Truck Market
New in 2017
Outdoor market featuring local restaurants, food truck vendors, and live music.
Thursdays, June 1 through September 14
Market hours: 4:30 PM – Dusk  
Live Music hours: 5 PM to Dusk
Dean Avenue between St. Johns & Roger Williams Avenues and Jens Jensen Park
Coordinated by Bensidoun USA
Music Sponsored by Highland Park Community Foundation and the Ravinia District SSA 17
Traffic Impact: Dean Avenue closed 3 PM – 9:30 PM 

French Market
New in 2017
Gather, socialize and purchase small batch goods directly from artisans and purveyors selling produce, flowers, food, craft goods, jewelry and more at the French Market
Saturdays from June 17 through October 14 (French Market does not operate June 24 and August 26)
9 AM – 1 PM
1800 St. Johns Avenue – North St. Johns Parking Lot (at St. Johns Avenue north of Central Avenue)
Coordinated by Bensidoun USA
Traffic Impact: South end of North St. Johns Park Lot closed 7AM  2PM

Ravinia Farmers Market
Fresh fruit and vegetable market
Wednesdays from June 7- October 25
7 AM - 1 PM (set-up begins at 5 AM)
Dean Avenue at Jens Jensen Park (Intersection of St. Johns and Roger Williams Avenues)
Coordinated by Taste Marketing
Traffic Impact: Event requires closure of Dean Avenue between St. Johns and Roger Williams Avenues 
www.RaviniaFarmersMarket.org