Special Events
BC Association of Farmers' Markets
Throughout the season, farmers' markets hold many special events that are fun and educational! You are invited to join us in celebrating a civic holiday, the beginning of the berry season or a corn festival.
Events Calendar
In 2008, British Columbia is celebrating its 150th Anniversary and many markets will be inviting you to attend a FEASTIVAL. Experience local entertainment provided by buskers and musicians. Get your face painted, view special displays, pick up some cooking tips from local chefs and celebrities. Shopping at a farmers' market is a whole lot of fun for you and the entire family!
| Jun 4, 2008 | Opening Day, Surrey Urban Farmers Market102nd Ave and West Whalley Ring Road (Surrey Central Skytrain) Join us for the opening day of the Surrey Urban Farmers Market. Shop for produce, plants, foods, international delicacies. On hand will be cooking demonstrations, activities for the children. Contact: Peter Leblanc 604-724-6538 |
| Jun 6, 2008 - Sep 26, 2008 | Fort St. James Farmers Market Association BC150 Years FeastivalDowntown Fort St. James, on Stuart Drive next door to RE/MAX Lakeshore Realty office (except June 19/20 when we move our market to Cottonwood Park - also downtown Fort St. James on Stuart Lake) to be part of the Cottonwood Music Festival. Join Fort St. James Market in their new location with BC150 Years celebrations throughout the summer featuring musicians, local businesses and wild crafted food. Time: Friday noon to 5pm. |
| Jun 9, 2008 | Cedar Farmers' Market Society BC150 Years Feastivalon the fields of the Crow and Gate Pub, 2313 Yellowpoint Road, Nanaimo, BC Honouring all Farmers – Past, Present, Future. Bounty of the Land: Join Cedar Farmers Market for BC150 Years celebrations this summer! Other events this year will bring back nostalgia like the "The Great Zucchini Grand Prix!" This is where kids of all ages make their own Zucchini racer and compete against others in their age group. It's fun, it's exciting, it's healthy! Tasty food samples are offered for your consideration. Come for the Fun! Stay for Flavour! Time: Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm. |
| Jun 4, 2008 | Surrey Urban Farmers Market BC150 Years Feastivaladjacent to Surrey Central Skytrain Join the Surrey Urban Farmers' Market's BC150 Years Feastival celebrations highlighting Surrey's current and past links to agriculture. Opening Day: Protecting Our Environment Time: Wednesday 2:00 - 7:00pm. Website: www.surreymarket.org |
| Jun 18, 2008 | Surrey Urban Farmers Market BC150 Years Feastivaladjacent to Surrey Central Skytrain Join the Surrey Urban Farmers' Market's BC150 Years Feastival celebrations highlighting Surrey's current and past links to agriculture. Display of Surrey's Agricultural History. Time: Wednesday 2:00 - 7:00pm. Website: www.surreymarket.org |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Bulkley Valley Farmers' Market BC150 Years FeastivalCentral Park Building Parking Lot – corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street Celebrate BC150 Years with Bulkley Valley Farmers Market as we honour young and old! June 21 is Children's Day. Time: Saturday 8:00am – noon. |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Oliver Country Market A-Fair BC150 Years FeastivalLion's Park, Oliver BC Celebrate BC150 Years with Oliver Country Market A-Fair's Community Party. Join us at the grand opening of the Pavilion as our new home! Time: Saturday 8:30am – 1:00pm. |
| Jun 28, 2008 - Oct 11, 2008 | Vancouver Farmers' Markets BC150 Years FeastivalTrout Lake Farmers' Market: 15th & Victoria Drive; Riley Park Farmers' Market: 30th and Ontario Street Celebrate BC's History Through its Agricultural Traditions at the Trout Lake Farmers' Market and Riley Park Farmers' Market. Time: Trout Lake Saturday 9am – 2pm, Riley Park Wednesday 12:30pm – 5pm. Website: www.eatlocal.org |
| Sep 7, 2008 | Feast of FieldsUBC Farm, 6182 South Campus Road, Vancouver, BC. 1-5pm Feast of Fields 2008 - "Farmland Forever" Experience Vancouver's only working farm - UBC Farm, an Agrarian Gem. Celebrate the best of B.C. at the 14th annual Feast of Fields fundraiser, hosted by FarmFolk/CityFolk. Enjoy fabulous food and wine from our region's finest restaurants and wineries at the gorgeous 40-acre UBC Farm. Get to know your local food producers and learn about sustainable food systems. Tickets: $75 available online www.feastoffields.com and at Choices Markets beginning July 1st. Contact: Lisa Blachut 604-782-0847 |
| Sep 8, 2008 - Sep 28, 2008 | Permaculture Design CourseSalt Spring Island Permaculture Design Course at The Blue Raven Permaculture Homestead, Salt Spring Island, BC. Create a sustainable human environment for yourself and the planet. The Permaculture design course will include 145 hours of lecture/discussion and hands-on experiential learning in permaculture. We will explore and demonstrate different styles and methods of organic agriculture, eco-forestry, sustainable energy systems, and self-sustaining systems in land stewardship and urban living. Contact: Patti Bauer 250-537-0866 |
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