What the City of Vancouver’s 2026 Budget Means for Farmers Markets
You may have seen media coverage this week about the City of Vancouver’s proposed 2026 budget—particularly the sharp increase to special event permit fees. Understandably, many shoppers, vendors, and community partners have reached out with concerns about what this might mean for Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM). We want to offer clarity and reassurance: at this […]
Read moreIt’s Giving Tuesday time and we are fundraising for Fresh to Families, again!
This Giving Tuesday, Vancouver Farmers Markets is reaching out to its community, once again, to come together in support of Fresh to Families — a program that brings dignity and access to local food for families in need while keeping the funds local with BC farms and businesses, via the nutrition coupons. For families, these […]
Read moreInnovation & Advocacy: How Vancouver Farmers Markets Became a Way of Life
Yes, we are back once again with the third post on our four-part blog series celebrating 30 years of Vancouver Farmers Markets. In our last post, we explored the first decade of the 2000s—a period of growth, experimentation, and the beginnings of real civic influence. And with this one, we move into the 2010s: a […]
Read moreGrowing the Movement: Markets, Policy, and the People Who Made It Happen
This blog post is Part 2 of our four-part blog series celebrating 30 years of Vancouver Farmers Markets. In the last one, we looked at the early years—from a single market in Cedar Cottage to the first West End pilot. This month, we explore the early 2000s: a decade of growth, experimentation, and the beginnings […]
Read moreFrom 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 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 […]
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