Here's a complete list of new vendors at Rockford City Market for 2022

Rockford City Market is pictured on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Rockford City Market is pictured on Friday, May 21, 2021.

ROCKFORD — City Market returns to downtown Rockford on Friday featuring 70 vendors peddling everything from food and beverages to jewelry, flowers, soaps, jams, T-shirts and dog treats.

There are 22 new vendors participating this summer including Chef T & Just Ryan's Jack It Up Vegan Eats, whose menu includes black bean burgers, cauliflower wings and jerk fried rice.

Gather Bakery offers an assortment of fresh bread, pastries, cookies and other sweet treats.

Iconic Fungi cultivates and sells fresh gourmet artisan mushrooms.

Vintage Goose Café offers a variety of hot and cold brew coffee drinks, tea, hot chocolate as well as croissants, scones and chocolate bars.

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The vendors will line State, Water and Market streets and will also be situated underneath the pavilion and inside the City Market building.

In addition to the vendors, City Market also features live music, children's activities and an Axe-Throwing pop up from Big Timber Axe Throwing.

City Market is about to enter its 13th season and runs each Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Sep. 2. The market operates from 4:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. Sep. 9 through Sep. 30.

The weekly event drew 89,830 in 2021, which is more than three times the market attendance in 2020.

City Market's new vendors

Blue Lug Farms: Sells fresh picked blueberries, blueberry jams, blueberry cookies and cocktail syrup.

Chef T & Just Ryan (Jack It Up Vegan Eats): Menu includes Black Bean Burgers, Cauliflower Wings and Jerk Fried Rice.

Diggity Dawg Bakery: Sells healthy, all natural dog treats.

EARTH a Zero Waste Company: Rockford's first sustainable refill station, providing solutions for becoming plastic free.

Eternal Sunshine: Sells handmade crystal jewelry in eco-friendly packaging.

Forest City Farming: Features locally grown herbs, vegetables and more.

Gather Bakery: Sells fresh bread, pastries, cookies and other sweet treats.

Gelato Joe’s: Offers frozen dessert of Italian origin.

Iconic Fungi: Sells fresh gourmet artisan mushrooms.

J & C Old Fashioned Ice Cream: Offers a variety of delicious flavors.

Joe G’s CBD: Offers the healing power of full spectrum cannabidiol to you through all organic farming methods.

Ka-Bao (Octane): Serves steamed bread rolls filled with chicken and veggies, with side order of fries.

KellieCheree: Sells candles and home decorations.

LD’s Popcorn: Flavors include White Cheddar, Bacon & Cheddar, Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt & Caramel.

Mentoring Gardens:  Sells granola in regular and gluten-free varieties plus Italian-baked snacks.

Red Siren Vintage: Featuring a variety of vintage clothing.

Sizz n Fizz: American food and beverages.

Stella Magnetica: Specializing in Unique Magnetic Jewelry for Men & Women.

The Landscape Connection: Offering a variety of fresh flowers and plants.

VEZY Threads:  Sells shirts and t-shirts for men, women and children.

Vintage Goose Café: offers a variety of hot and cold brew coffee drinks, tea, hot chocolate as well as croissants, scones and chocolate bars.

Walden Woods Sheep & Produce: Sells sheep's milk lotions and soaps.

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Ken DeCoster: kdecoster@rrstar.com; @DeCosterKen

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rockford City Market returns with 22 new vendors this year