Saturday was a good day to swing by the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market before meeting out-of-town family for lunch at Benedict’s La Strata.
Would love to say that you’ll find a fantastic photo here of the even more fantastic Grilled Ahi Club…but it was so good and half finished before the notion hit! Fortunately we made it before the market closed up for the day.
As my son Hamilton was with me, some of the photos here may have been influenced directly or indirectly by him…I’ll let you see if you can figure out which!
Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market in Depot Park. 
Shopping the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. 
Flowers & plants from Harms Farm at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. 
Succulents anyone? Harms Farm on display. 
Not just flowers and plants…Harms Farm brought the jams and sauces too! 
The Olive Tap infused the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market. 
The Olive Tap has you covered for seasonings and spices too! 
Butterfly swarm in the gazebo at Depot Park — I mean “Butterfly Park!” 
Things are buzzing over at the Honey Lake popup! 
Joe + Dough brought all the doughnut temptations. 
Greens galore from Waypoint Farm. 
Goods ‘N Bakery is busting out all the parental stops before lunch! 
Huge chocolate chip cookie from Good ‘N Bakery from the Crystal Lake Farmers Market…pre-lunch purchase…don’t tell mom. 
Thomas’ Tails brought the treats for your furry friends. 
A few others we were short on time for. 
Enjoy the Little Free Library before, during, or after the Crystal Lake Farmers Market. 
Flowers in downtown Crystal Lake. 
Flowers in downtown Crystal Lake. 
Detour on the way to lunch. 
Sometimes life is about the detours. 
Flowers in downtown Crystal Lake. 
Flowers in downtown Crystal Lake.
There’s more Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market goodness on the calendar…and don’t forget our McHenry County Farmers Market Guide for this one and more farmers markets across McHenry County. And of course, thanks to Marvin’s Toy Store for their air conditioning and inspiration!
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