The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the first Illinois Product Holiday Market. The market takes place Dec. 4 and 5 on the "Y Block" north of the Governor's Mansion. The holiday market will feature Illinois products for everyone on your shopping list this season.
"We are excited to partner with Downtown Springfield's Holiday Walks to bring local products to shoppers this holiday season;" said Jackie Sambursky, IDOA bureau chief of marketing. "Building off the success of the Illinois Product Farmers Market and Illinois Product Expo, the holiday market offers our vendors an opportunity to showcase their products in a unique location during the giving season."
Some of the vendors you will see include: The Homestead Bakery, Jon Ellis Woodworking, Peter's Produce Smoked Cheese and Goods, JoJo Jewelry and many more. On top of the great Illinois products available there will be entertainment by local music artists and a holiday workshop where ornament crafts will be available for decorating.
The Illinois Product Holiday Market is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Farm Bureau and Illinois Wine. Hours of operation for the market are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
For more information and a list of all participating vendors visit https://bit.ly/31i1T4T or Illinois Product Holiday Market on Facebook.
Categories: Illinois, Rural Lifestyle