South Central Reporter

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal highlighted an activity for his constituents to enjoy this weekend, stating, "The Litchfield Pickers Market is held every second Sunday of each month, May through October from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Litchfield." He made the statement in an Aug. 8 Facebook post.

"The Litchfield Pickers Market is held every second Sunday of each month, May through October from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Litchfield," said A Rosenthal, according to Facebook. "The 108th District is full of small town fun and entertainment!"

On his Facebook page, he shared a link to an announcement on his official website. "Are you a fan of vintage items, antiques, and collectibles? If so, you do not want to miss the Litchfield Pickers Market! This juried event specializes in all items made prior to 1985. The Litchfield Pickers Market is held every second Sunday of each month, May through October from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Litchfield, Illinois (beginning on the corner of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street," Rosenthal wrote in the announcement.

Screenshot of Rep. Wayne Rosenthal's Aug. 8 Facebook post. | State Representative Wayne Rosenthal's Facebook page

According to Visit Litchfield, the Litchfield Picker’s Market won the 2024 Best Festival Award from Great Rivers and Routes. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site explains that all items sold at the Pickers Market were made before 1985, including a wide variety of items such as antiques, collectibles, refurbished and upcycled items. Visit Litchfield suggests first-time visitors bring something to haul their finds away and notes that live music will entertain attendees in Library Park. Pets are not allowed at the market.

The market includes food vendors, entertainment, and various other vendors with treasures to share.

Rosenthal has represented the 108th House District since 2022; however, this is not his first experience in state government. He was initially elected in 2010 and resigned in 2015 to serve as the Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources until 2019. He is a retired brigadier general who graduated from the USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor Course and accumulated more than 3,000 hours in the F-4 Phantom. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Sangamon State University and has managed a family farm with his three sons since 1990.