Vancouver 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 moreFresh to Families – Charity Partner for West Coast Seeds’ 2025 Seedling Sale
We’re excited to announce that Vancouver Farmers Markets’ Fresh to Families Program has been chosen as the 2025 charity partner for the West Coast Seeds Seedling Sale—taking place May 3rd at 5300 34B Ave, Delta, BC! Each year, West Coast Seeds selects a charitable partner whose values align with their mission to support healthy, sustainable […]
Read moreBig News! Become a VFM Member & Get a $5 Voucher
Exciting things are happening at Vancouver Farmers Markets! We’re celebrating 30 years of bringing fresh, local food to our community, and we want YOU to be part of the future of farmers markets in Vancouver. This spring, we’re rolling out a special thank-you gift for new members—because supporting local should come with a little extra […]
Read moreA Sweet Success: Thank You, Hot Chocolate Festival!
Another year of the Hot Chocolate Festival has wrapped up, and we’re feeling extra warm inside—not just from all the delicious chocolate but from the generosity of our community! This year, the festival helped raise nearly $18,500 for Vancouver Farmers Markets’ Fresh to Families Program. Since 2010, the Hot Chocolate Festival has been bringing together […]
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. […]
Read moreThe Multiplier Effect: A Tale of Two Heads of Lettuce
Picture two heads of lettuce—one grown locally in BC and another trucked in from California. Both look fresh on the shelf, but their economic impact couldn’t be more different. The BC-grown lettuce fuels the local economy, and when this BC-grown lettuce is sold and bought at the local farmers markets, it is the farmer who […]
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