Happy 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 morePut Your Brand Where the Community Is − Be Part of the Market Magic
Join Us in Supporting Local – Become a VFM Sponsor! Vancouver Farmers Markets is celebrating a vibrant 2025 summer season with the incredible support of our sponsors and community – thank you! As we look ahead, we’re excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now open for the 2025-26 Winter Market season, as well as […]
Read moreHappy Birthday to Us — and a Gift for You!
Vancouver Farmers Markets is celebrating 30 Year Anniversary this Year, and July being our birthday month, we’re celebrating the best way we know how — with fresh food, local love, and something special for YOU when you become a member! Once again, in July, Get a $5 Vendor Voucher When You Become a Member! We’ve […]
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 […]
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- Downtown
- False Creek
- Hastings Park
- Kitsilano
- Main Street Station
- Mount Pleasant
- Riley Park
- Riley Park Winter
- Trout Lake
- West End
