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Come Celebrate Indigenous History Month at the Downtown Market!

This year VFM is kicking off Indigenous History Month & the Downtown Market Season in grateful collaboration with Friends of Indigenous Tourism BC to welcome a cohort of four incredible new (to VFM) Indigenous vendors to the Downtown Market. In collaboration with Friends of Indigenous Tourism BC and with the generous support of the Downtown […]

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May 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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Fresh 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 […]

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Big 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 […]

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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 […]

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Announcing 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. […]

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2025 Board of Director – Call for Nominations

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Your Local Farmers Market Society dba Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) is a dynamic community-based non-profit social enterprise with a vision of a resilient local food network that values people and the land. We pursue our vision by creating vibrant and welcoming markets that build community, feed people, employ staff and support small farms and producers. […]

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Bringing Farmers Markets & Community Together for Fresh to Families Recipients

In 2025, thanks to the generosity of our community, Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) hopes to bring back 200 Fresh to Families participants with weekly nutrition coupons, ensuring they can access fresh, local food. But we want to go one step further. By providing each recipient with a Cherry Tomato Membership, we can make their farmers […]

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