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Riley Park Winter Market Zones

This year the market is split into 4 zones with vendors equally distributed between them. Before coming to markets please plan your shop! Refer to the below list to see which vendors are in which zone this week. NOTE: The zone list and online market map is updated at 3pm each Friday and is subject to […]

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Winter Markets open this weekend

Vancouver Farmers Markets kicks off its 14th winter season with the opening of Riley Park and Hastings Park Winter Markets this weekend! The winter markets will be operating as essential services during the ongoing pandemic. We ask that everyone in the market community – shoppers, vendors, staff, and volunteers – help us keep the markets […]

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Shop online with VFM producers through BCLocalRoot.ca! 

As we continue to look for new ways to get more local food from VFM producers direct to your door, we’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered up with BCLocalRoot.ca, the very first BC-only online grocery platform! Local Food + Local Delivery  The global pandemic has shifted many of our buying habits, and we understand […]

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Fresh Prep x VFM in support of local food

Photo: Bee Kind Honey Infusions For the month of September, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Fresh Prep to feature some of our prepared food vendors in their weekly Add-ons Menu – all in support of Vancouver Farmers Markets! More Ways to Buy Local We know it’s been difficult for many of you to […]

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COVID-19 FAQs

Find out what you need to know before shopping at Vancouver Farmers Markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Q: Are the markets open during COVID-19? A: Yes. All six of our summer markets are open as essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. A full list of markets with date, time, and location info can be found […]

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In Season: Traditional Dill Pickles

Super crispy pickling cucumbers are reaching their peak season at the markets right now, place an order with your favourite farmer via VFM Online Orders so you don’t miss out! This classic canning recipe comes from the Forstbauer family – their farm has pickling cukes, dill weed, and garlic all available for pre-order, with pickup […]

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In Season: Grilled Corn on the Cob

This simple recipe comes from Angrybbq.com, and includes a number of seasonal ingredients available at the markets right now! Find corn from Paul’s Produce, Mandair Farms, Klippers Organics or Forstbauer, garlic from BC Garlic, cilantro from Farm Circle Organics, and thyme from Fresh Roots or Organic Farm Connection Find these vendors and products using our Product/Vendor […]

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It’s time to support local farms

Photo: Vancouver Farmers Markets   Even as farmers markets across the province fill up with an abundance of fresh summer produce, they continue to see reduced foot traffic and vendor sales due to the impacts of COVID-19. Many BC farms and producers have short growing seasons and rely on weekly markets as a major (or […]

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