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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 […]

Become a Market Member

Buy your membership online or visit the Info Tent at any of our markets – Riley Park on Saturdays and Hastings Park on Sundays Members make Markets happen! Vancouver Farmers Markets is a membership-based organization. Our members support local community of growers and businesses, have voting rights at the annual AGM and enjoy a host […]

Warm vibes this winter with Vancouver Farmers Markets

NEWS RELEASE November 9, 2022 VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) launched its winter season of 2022 with the Riley Park Winter Farmers Market last Saturday, November 5th, and the Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market on Sunday, November 6th. This year, shoppers can expect to see both winter markets return to regular market operations […]

Seasonal Food & More

This holiday season, grow your own Oyster Mushrooms from home! Homegrown mushrooms allow you to enjoy these fungi anytime in your own home for the Holiday special price of $20. We also have wild dry mushrooms which make great stocking stuffers. More details here Shop in person at Riley Park and Hastings Park. Plan your […]

Food Gifts

Le Meadow’s Pantry – Jams and marmalades in festive gift boxes, herb and flower vinegar and tea towels are some of the offerings they will have this holiday season. Shop in person at Riley Park and Hastings Park or online Plan your visit to the market to pick these amazing gift boxes! Select dates here […]

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 […]