Market News

Thank You Hot Chocolate Fest!

At Vancouver Farmers Markets, we hold a strong belief that fresh, locally grown food should be accessible to everyone, regardless of income. Our Fresh to Families Program stands as a testament to this belief, embodying our commitment to making nutritious food a reality for all, while retaining the entire dollar value within local food economy. […]

Farmers’ Markets Moments 2023

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 […]

Help us run a vibrant market at False Creek!

Background Farmers Market has been moving around a bit, in and around the False Creek area, since we started in 2009. We were first located at Main St Station and then we moved to the Concord Community Park. We are so grateful to the community of this area and it is because of their support […]

We want to get to know you better – 2022 Survey

We are always looking for ways to improve, make markets better, more inclusive and more vibrant! In order to do so, we want to understand who is coming to these spaces and how we can serve them better.  Please consider filling out this survey, and send it to everyone who loves farmers markets as much […]

Everything you need to know about the Coupon Program 🤝🏼

Vancouver Farmers Market is excited to be a community partner working with the  BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (BCFMNCP),  for it bridges community groups and farmers creating a circular economy that favours all. We are here to facilitate the exchange between vendors and coupon recipients 😊 🎟 What is the Coupon Program? This is […]

Help keep farmers markets a priority in Vancouver

  Dear Market Supporters, The Draft Vancouver Plan dropped earlier this month and we need your help connecting farmers markets to the ideas and policies. The feedback survey closes on Sunday, and every voice and mention counts.  Interested in helping but short on time? Fill out the feedback survey for the Vancouver Plan and simply […]

Meet the 2022 Seeds for Growth vendors!

Seeds for Growth offers new entrepreneurs one-on-one mentorship and a more accessible, low-barrier entry point to markets. Now, after a month of recruitment, a food panel, new vendor onboarding and expert guidance, our five participants are ready to launch their products at the Hastings Park and Riley Park Winter markets. Each vendor is trialing the […]