A 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 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 […]
Read moreHot Chocolate Festival Returns, Supporting Fresh to Families!
When the days are damp and dreary on the West Coast, there’s nothing like a cozy cup of hot chocolate to warm your spirits. And, we’re thrilled to announce that Vancouver Farmers Markets’ (VFM) Fresh to Families Program is once again a charity partner for the Hot Chocolate Festival! ☕️ Established in 2010, the Hot […]
Read moreWhat a Year! End 2024 in Farmers Market Style
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year at Vancouver Farmers Markets. From connecting with local farmers to sharing delicious food with our community, we couldn’t have done it without you — our amazing shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Here are five ways you can wrap up the year with the […]
Read moreWinter Market Updates: Kitsilano Winter Market Launch & Hastings Park Pause
Kitsilano Winter Market Launched for 2024-25 Season: Expanding Local Food Access in Vancouver This winter, Vancouver Farmers Markets is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market at Kitsilano Secondary School! Starting in November, this new market will offer fresh, local produce, baked goods, and everything local to the Kitsilano community. With […]
Read moreJuly Giveaway Month – Become a Member & Enter the Draw to Win a Bike!
We’re down to the final week of our exciting July Giveaway Month, and there’s still time for you to join in the fun and enter for a chance to win a brand new bike, courtesy of our friends at The Bike Dr and other market goodies! Why Become a Market Member? By becoming a Market […]
Read moreAn Update on Okanagan Stone Fruit
As some of you may have heard, a bout of warm weather in the Okanagan region this past Winter, followed by a harsh cold snap in January and subsequent Spring frost has had detrimental impacts on the region’s soft fruit trees. As a result, numerous farmers in the Okanagan region are facing near total to […]
Read moreBike to Fresh & Local: It’s Membership Drive Month with Bike Dr. Giveaway!
It’s July, our favourite month, because it’s VFM BIRTHDAY month! And once again, this July, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) is teaming up with The Bike Doctor for our Annual Membership Drive month, and it’s going to be a wheelie good time! Gear Up to Win! Support local while getting a chance to win amazing prizes! […]
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