Fall Festival & Farmer's Market
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THURSDAY, September 8, 2011
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE GREENHOUSE
MAIN CAMPUS, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, Illinois
JOIN US at the Fall Festival & Farmer's Market! Be part of the local food movement on September 8, 2011 from 3pm – 7pm at Joliet Junior College Greenhouse where you will have the opportunity to meet local farmers and producers of sustainable food!
Featuring:
- Food Tasting & Demo by our own JJC chefs
- Crafts, games and activities for kids of all ages, hay rides, petting zoo and face painting
- Plant a seed to take home and learn about the benefits of growing
- Local Entertainment -- Cat Tails (bluegrass band) and Doug Swenson (acoustic guitarist)
- Greenhouse Tours -- Enjoy the Greenhouse which has been recently expanded to better meet the needs of our students and customers!)
- A.J. Wilhelmi, Illinois State Senator, Vice Chairman of Agriculture and Conservation Committee will give a brief introduction. Donna Theimer, Professor and Department Chair of Agriculture will present new green, sustainable program highlights.
- Joliet Fire Engine #7 (Touch a Truck tours)
- Large farm tractor implements for kids to touch
The market is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Pre-Register NOW and receive a free gift!