Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Celebrates 40 Years with a Community Park Party on August 30
Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/30/2025
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Turley Park
Categories
Carbondale, IL — Neighborhood Co-op Grocery, a community-owned natural foods grocery
store, is throwing a party—and the whole community is invited!
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Co-op is hosting a Park Party on Saturday, August 30,
2025, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Turley Park. This family-friendly event is free to attend and will
feature live music, local food, artisan vendors, games, giveaways, and more.
Live Music Lineup: Mark Stoffel and Friends (2:00 – 4:00 PM): A local favorite known for their bluegrass
flair and virtuoso musicianship. Loose Gravel (4:00 – 6:00 PM): A lively roots-rock band guaranteed to keep the energy
high and the good vibes rolling.
Food Trucks & Treats: Big Nate’s BBQ
Cielito Azul (authentic Mexican fare) Gordo’s LA Style Hot Dogs
Local Lore Ice Cream will also be serving up sweet scoops. 100 free cupcakes from beloved local bakery Cristaudo’s will be given away—first come,
first served!
Local Vendors & Community Partners: Geo Natural Art Collective
Steam Shovel Coffee
Hiking in Slow Motion
Food Works
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest Tim Damian Photo Booth
Whimsical Kaleidoscope Face Painting – perfect for kids and the young-at-heart!
Games & Activities: Volleyball Giant Jenga
Giant Connect Four Cornhole
To help keep everyone cool in case of hot weather, a misting fan will be on-site.
“For 40 years, Neighborhood Co-op Grocery has been more than a place to buy groceries—it’s
been a hub for healthy living, sustainability, and community connection,” said Francis Murphy,
General Manager. “This celebration is our way of saying thank you to the community that built
and continues to support us.”
The event is open to all—Co-op owners and non-owners alike—and is a great opportunity to
connect with friends, enjoy local flavors, and celebrate four decades of community-owned
goodness.
For more information, visit www.neighborhood.coop or follow the Co-op on Facebook and
Instagram.
Media Contact:
Emily Yates
Brand Manager
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery
emily@neighborhood.coop
618-529-3533 ext. 201