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Farmers Market Photo Contest!

Hello, local food and photography enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity that combines your love for farmers markets with your passion for photography. It’s your chance to shine, share your talent, and contribute to your own farmers’ markets! What’s the Buzz About? We’re on the hunt for the most captivating, heartwarming, and […]

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A Warm Bowl of Comfort: Cooking Demo at Hastings Park Farmers Market

Market Meals – A Cooking Demo As the rain pattered against the pavements of Vancouver, the Hastings Park Farmers Market was buzzing with an excitement that could only be matched by the aroma of a hearty stew, wafting through the air. This past weekend, the farmers market at PNE Fairgrounds was not just a hub […]

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Introducing the Seeds for Growth Program

Pictured: 2021 boot camp vendor Gingeraki

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Have your say on the future of the West End Farmers Market

  We are asking our friends and supporters in the West End community to add their voice to a discussion happening now that will effect the future of the West End Farmers Market.  The City of Vancouver is currently seeking input from the community to help refine draft project goals and develop conceptual designs for […]

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Support a long-term location for the Trout Lake Farmers Market

  East Vancouver residents and Trout Lake Farmers Market supporters may already be aware of the Vancouver Parks Board renewal plan for John Hendry Park . In 2019 many of you gave feedback in the first round of engagement, supporting our requests for essential amenities and adequate space. The Vancouver Park Board has now prepared […]

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Summer season starts May 1st!

May 1st marks the start of another summer season for Vancouver Farmers Markets, with markets opening at Riley Park (Sat, 10am-2pm), Trout Lake (Sat, 9am-2pm), and Kitsilano (Sun, 9:30-2:30pm)! As we continue to operate our markets under strict COVID-19 protocols, we ask our shoppers for their continued support in following physical distancing and other safety […]

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2021 New Vendor Boot Camp

This January we’re excited to welcome eleven small businesses to our Winter Markets, as part of VFM’s New Vendor Boot Camp – we can’t wait to introduce you! Now in it’s 5th year, our New Vendor Boot Camp has become a successful business incubator programme for new farm and food entrepreneurs, providing a low-barrier marketplace entry […]

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Donate to Fresh to Families this Giving Tuesday

Quadruple your impact this Giving Tuesday! We believe fresh, local food should be accessible to everyone, regardless of income. Our Fresh to Families Fund helps to bridge that gap by providing fresh, local food from BC farms and producers to newly arrived refugees, lower income families and at-risk new and expectant mothers in our community. […]

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