Great Lakes Farmers Market
Sundays
10:00am - 2:00pm
Inside our Expo Greenhouse
Shop local! Buy healthy from community vendors! Honey, local meats and fish, free range eggs, fresh greens, mushrooms, cheese, breads, bakery, jams & jellies, salsa, canned goods, ice cream, soups, granola, kettle corn, wheatgrass shots, and more!
- Milaeger’s microgreens and lettuce!
- Great prepared foods!
- Bloody Marys, margaritas, and local brew
- Fresh local produce
- Live music
- Games and activities for kids
Join us for a fun filled Farmers Market with the freshest produce from local farmers you trust, live music and more! Visit our Farmers Market page for more information.
The Good Cook’s Garden Workshop
Thursday, May 15th
5:00 and 6:00pm
Racine Store
All good cooks love fresh ingredients, and this workshop makes harvesting herbs and vegetables easy. Choose a combination of herbs and the new compact veggies – seven plants in all. Education and discussion at the beginning of class will feature our new compact veggies. A beautiful 27”x12”x10” rectangular planter and soil is provided. We’ll care for your planter until you pick it up (by May 30th). Cost for this all-inclusive workshop is $65 plus tax. Pre-register in stores or online.
Vintage Veggie Fest!
Begins Thursday, May 15th
Both Stores
Try something new! Heirloom and Gourmet Vegetables available for a limited time! In addition to our huge regular selection of edibles, we are offering over 60 rare vegetables for a limited part of the season, while supplies last. For a full list of scheduled varieties, click here.
Succulent Sensations Bowl Workshop
Tuesday, May 20th
5:00 and 6:00pm
Racine Store
Explore the fascinating world of succulents and make a container for indoors or outdoors. Choose a container from our large assortment of low bowls in assorted sizes. Select the succulents you love. Cost for instruction and soil is $10 plus tax. All other materials are ala carte. Pre-register in stores or online.
Moss Turtle with Succulent Shell Workshop
Tuesday, May 20th
5:00 and 6:00pm
Racine Store
The Moss Turtle with Succulent Shell Workshop is back by popular demand! This adorable moss turtle has seven holes for planting on its back. After you fill the turtle with provided soil, you can select seven 2” succulents to make an interesting arrangement on the “shell”. This is a make it, take it project, which means that you take your turtle home with you after the workshop. Place it on a plate and put it in a sunny window until the weather warms—possibly the end of May. Cost for the all-inclusive workshop is $55. Pre-registration is required.
Holistic Happy Hour - Make and Take Workshop
Thursday, May 29th
6:00pm
Racine Store
Come and experience natural solutions for nutrition, proper nutrition, how to support your body during exercise and reset your metabolism, how to manage stress and get good quality sleep at night, and overall ways to improve your health routine. You will be able to try and experience all of our top products plus make a rollerball to take home and enjoy! Wine and door prizes! Workshop is $10 plus tax.
Peach Truck: Tree Ripe
June 20th – August 1st
10:00am - 12:00pm
Racine Store
The Tree Ripe fruit truck will be located at our Racine Store parking lot every Friday from June 20th through August 1st, 10:00am – 12:00pm! They offer peaches, blueberries, pecans and more. To check out what is in season each week, visit https://tree-ripe.com.
Wellness Made Simple Workshop with exclusive doTERRA guest, Dr. Riggs
Saturday, June 21st
10:00am
Expo Greenhouse Racine
Join us for an exclusive Wellness Made Simple Workshop featuring Dr. Riggs, Vice President of Essential Oil Education and Chairman of the Science and Medical Education Committee at doTERRA. Dr. Riggs will share expert insights on how to simplify your wellness routine with essential oils and introduce doTERRA’s new simple wellness routine —a game-changer that can transform your health in just two minutes a day. This system focuses on supporting the body’s health with a comprehensive blend of vitamins, minerals, greens, and superfoods to fuel your body daily. We will also discuss ways to support your brain, heart, and joint health, and how to nourish your gut and support your immunity. Whether you’re just getting started with oils or looking to elevate your wellness journey, this workshop will give you the tools to make lasting changes for you and your family. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best! $10 ticket includes education, sampling, and make and take bath salts. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Classic Car Show
Sunday, June 29th
10:00am - 2:00pm
Racine Store
Come and enjoy the day at the Great Lakes Farmers Market and see a gorgeous selection of antique and classic cars on display during the market. Enjoy “car talk” with fellow enthusiasts. Shop the market for great local food and drinks. Live music from Cork N Classics!
Car show participants can register their car online here.
Farm to Table Dinner
Saturday, September 13th
6:00pm
Racine Store
Everyone at Milaeger’s is delighted to welcome you to our Farm to Table Dinner! This quintessential dining experience is offered in our beautifully decorated private event greenhouse that opens to starry lights of the summer night. The cocktail hour begins at 6:00pm and will feature appetizers and signature drinks while you reconnect with friends and meet some new people. Our five-course Cuban style dinner will be prepared onsite by Olde Madrid Restaurant and is a culinary delight made with fresh, local ingredients provided by our Great Lakes Farmers Market farmers and bakers. The complete menu will be available on our website when available, and provisions will be made for anyone with dietary restrictions if we are notified in advance. Wine lovers will enjoy exclusive wine pairings with each course. As an alternative, mixed drinks will be available at our cash bar. Special pricing on featured wines is offered by the bottle or by the case. Live music. Cost for this most remarkable dinner event is $150 per person plus tax and is non-refundable after September 6th. Accommodations are available for groups to sit together, and seating will be assigned in order of the reservations.
Please Note
Purchase of tickets is not refundable or returnable. If you cannot make an event or workshop, you may transfer the tickets to another person or apply the ticket towards a different event/workshop.
Please remember that each workshop is subject to change due to unforeseeable events. If a workshop is canceled, we will call the number you provided at registration.
Photographs and video footage may be taken throughout our events. These will be used by Milaeger's for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, on social media or in any other media. Please contact the event organizer if you have any concerns, or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
When you arrive for a workshop, please go directly to the greenhouse (south end.) There, you will be given a ticket for the class and will be directed to the workshop area.
If you wish to wear gloves at the workshops, please bring your own. If you forget, Milaeger’s has garden gloves available for purchase. Please wear typical gardening clothing and sensible shoes.
If you have special requirements, please let our staff know when you make your reservation. We will make every effort to make the workshops easy and enjoyable for all.
If you would like to reuse your containers from previous years, please contact us at info@milaegers.com to see if discounted pricing is available.
If you are registering for a large group that would like to work together, please advise our staff when you make your reservation, and we will try to accommodate you. We recommend that you observe social distancing guidelines.