January Boot Camp update
We’re nearing the halfway mark in our January New Vendor Boot Camp and for those of you keeping track, it’s time to check in with our contestants… This year’s vendor hopefuls have really brought their A-game and the pursuit to come out on top and secure dates at the 2019 Trout Lake season has never […]
Read moreThanks for Giving last Tuesday
Thanks to everyone in the Vancouver Farmers Markets community who donated to our Fresh to Families Fund on Giving Tuesday (Nov 27). With your help, we raised $1,900 – enough to bring 5 more families into the program next season! Every week from June-October 2019, each family will be provided with $21 in fresh food […]
Read moreThis week’s Member Specials
It’s our last Member Appreciation Week of the year and our vendors are celebrating with some great discounts for our Market Members! Bring your card with you this weekend to access the great list of savings below. PLUS – not a member yet, or need to renew? We’re offering new and renewing members a […]
Read moreIt’s Member Week!
It’s Member Week at Vancouver Farmers Markets between July 1 – 7, and our vendors have a host of savings in store for our Market Members! Highlights include $5 off bottles of Old Order Distilling’s Heritage Vodka, $6 off BC Wine Studio’s Sirens Call Harmonious, $1 off any Hearth Bread from Sweet Thea Cakes, […]
Read moreDowntown magnet contest
Look out for VFM’s colourful fridge magnets adorning lamp posts, doorways, and newspaper boxes downtown in June – they’re good for a $5 Market Money token at our Thursday Downtown Farmers Market. The magnet, designed by local illustrator Holly Cruise, can be traded in for a wooden token worth $5 in market product during the entire month of […]
Read moreSFU City Conversation at Downtown Market
We’re thrilled to announce that SFU City Conversations will visit Downtown Farmers Market on Thursday, September 21st! This special edition of City Conversations takes place at 12:30 PM as part of SFU Market Day, an event to convene SFU students, staff, and the broader downtown community around a celebration of local food. Locally grown and produced food is […]
Read moreBerry Fest at Main St Station! July 12
Berries, Berries, Berries! Join us at Berry Festival and celebrate the berry best season! Find berry recipes, limited-edition berry items and taste berries from our local farmers including Sull Farms, Shalefield Organic Gardens, Mandair Farms & Maan Farms. A few berry-filled treats to look forward to: Blueberry Pakoras from Mandair Farm Blueberry Pierogies from Old […]
Read moreWhat’s Fresh at Mt Pleasant-June 4th
In Season Now The cold, damp spring has resulted in a slow start to the season for growers across the board; many are reporting they’re a month behind planting, crops are struggling in the wet soil, and the lack of sunshine has been slowing down production. Despite these challenges you’ll find an abundance of […]
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