Trout Lake – May 16
Wow! What a fantastic opening week We saw over 4000 people and had the highest opening day sales ever. Thanks to founding manager, Devorah Kahn, Deputy Mayor, Andrea Reimer, and Executive Director, Tara McDonald for opening the market with flourish. No more weekly reminders We’ve discontinued our weekly reminder service, so if you’re looking for […]
Read moreVFM 20: Helmers’ Organic Farm
VFM started out 20 years ago as East Vancouver Farmers Market, which had its opening day under slightly overcast and hazy skies on July 29, 1995. That day, 500 eager Vancouverites descended upon a small handful of farmers in the parking lot of Croatian Cultural Centre. “I was sort of sceptical,” says Jeanette Helmer […]
Read moreGreen & Leafy Festival – May 14
We had a beautiful sunny market last week as we launched VFM’s 20th anniversary season, thanks to everyone that came out. The excitement doesn’t stop there; join us this week as we celebrate the bounty of greens available this spring at our second annual Green & Leafy Festival! It’s easy to find and eat delicious […]
Read moreKitsilano Opening Day May 10th – at our new TEMPORARY location!
We’re back for another super summer season of farmers markets! We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our 20th anniversary and all the very best in local food. NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION The Park Board is currently repaving the parking lot at 10th and Larch that usually hosts us. The Kits market will temporarily relocate to […]
Read moreTrout Lake Opening Day Party!
Trout Lake kicks off its 20th season this Saturday, May 9th! We’ve come a long way since our first opening day on July 29, 1995, when 500 eager Vancouverites descended upon 8 skeptical farmers in the parking lot of Croatian Cultural Centre. 2 relocations and two decades later, we’re thrilled to still call Trout Lake […]
Read moreTrout Lake – May 9
It’s Opening Day at Trout Lake and we’re celebrating 20 Years with the vendors, shoppers and members who have gotten us this far. Read on to learn about Opening Day festivities, suggestions for Mother’s Day, news about beer, wine & cider sampling, and suggestions on how to walk, cycle or take transit to the market… […]
Read moreIt’s Always Sunny in Yaletown
What a beautiful sunny day for the opening of our popular Yaletown Market and the launch of VFM’s 20th Anniversary season! Come join the party today from 2pm-6pm at 1200 Mainland Street, as we roll out the red carpet for a visit from Councillor Geoff Meggs. There will be some fun ribbon cutting, yummy […]
Read moreWe <3 Our Members!
This week at the Markets, we’re kicking off our 20th Anniversary with some extra Member love from our vendors and community partners. New and renewing Members who sign up between May 6 – May 18 will be entered to win 2 tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai, showing May 20-24 at Pacific Coliseum! More details […]
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