From July to August: Our Membership Drive Success, Thanks to You
This summer, Vancouver Farmers Markets turned 30 — and what a celebration it’s been! Our July Membership Drive was filled with local love, delicious food, and incredible support from our community. Thanks to the energy and enthusiasm, we even extended the drive through August… and wow, you all showed up! We couldn’t have done it […]
Read moreHappy 30th Birthday VFM!
Reflections from our Executive Director, Laura Smit I still have sensory memories of my first market morning managing Trout Lake – the peat-scented mist when I arrived onsite, the bright headlights of farm trucks rolling in on Templeton Drive, the colourful transformation of a grey parking lot into a few hours of vibrant tent and […]
Read moreWhere It All Began: A Parking Lot and a Dream
This blog post is the first in a four-part series celebrating 30 years of Vancouver Farmers Markets. Over the next few months, we’ll take you through the key phases of our journey—from a single grassroots gathering in East Vancouver to a citywide movement shaping food access, policy, and community resilience. Each post will offer a […]
Read moreAnnouncing our 2025 Board of Directors!
Thank you to all who came out to our 2025 Annual General Meeting x 30th Year Birthday Celebration on June 13th! We were blessed with a great turnout and lots of representation from so many people involved in different chapters of VFM’s journey to become what it is today. It was so wonderful and special […]
Read moreVancouver Farmers Markets Launch Summer Season with Indigenous Vendor Pilot and Full Market Lineup by July
Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) marked a major milestone last week with the Opening Ceremony of the Downtown Farmers Market at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza). The event celebrated the launch of a new Indigenous Vendor Pilot Program, developed in partnership with Indigenous Tourism BC, which introduces four Indigenous-owned businesses into the VFM […]
Read moreNotice of Annual General Meeting
We are pleased to share this invitation to the 2025 YLFMS Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors! This year, voting for directors will be online in advance of the meeting and the meeting will be followed by a family-friendly 30th Anniversary Celebration. We hope you are able to join us in person, but if […]
Read moreMay is Here – and So Are Your Farmers Markets!
Exciting news, local food lovers—the season is officially ON! With five summer markets now in full swing, it’s time to dust off those tote bags and get ready for another season of fresh, local abundance. Even better? We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, and that means special perks for YOU when you support the […]
Read moreAnnouncing the Summer Farmers Markets 2025 Season!
Buy BC, Support Local: Vancouver Farmers Markets’ Summer Season is Here! With longer days, sunshine, and fresh produce on the way, summer farmers markets are making their grand return! Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) is thrilled to announce the opening dates for our summer markets, bringing the freshest BC-grown and produced food straight to your neighborhood. […]
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