There’s a new dog in town and her name is Ginger! Ginger, the motorcycle dog, will be strutting her stuff at the Doggie Fashion Show taking place at Burnaby Artisan Farmers’ Market. Ginger’s friends, the St. John Ambulance’s Therapy Dogs will be at both North Shore Artisan Markets. Other cute dogs will also be there […]
Continue readingDo you have children in school or an interest in food security? If so, you should find this morning’s ‘The Current’ story’ Canada Needs National School Lunch Program‘ informative. The story reminded us why we are active partners in the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets ‘Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program’. Here are a few of the facts […]
Continue reading#BCBuyLocal’s Veggie Salsa Celebration Means Sampling Flavours from Around the World Celebrate Sauces Made from Fresh, Local Farm Products This month, we’re continuing to celebrate sauces made from fresh, local farm products that are inspired by tastes on all continents. Given the mix of people living in British Columbia, our markets feature flavours from around […]
Continue readingIMPORTANT NOTICE: AMBLESIDE MARKET will be in a DIFFERENT LOCATION – THIS SUNDAY ONLY. This Sunday, August 20, 2017, to accommodate a District of West Vancouver request, the market will be in the parking lot off 13th near the police station, just to the left before crossing the railroad track. After this weekend we’ll return […]
Continue readingHey Kids, and Big Kids! It’s that time of year again! Time for Artisan’s annual Zucchini Races taking place at Burnaby, Lonsdale and Ambleside Artisan Farmers’ Markets! The Artisan Zucchini Races have been happening at Artisan Markets for many years. It’s all thanks to Mary Forstbauer’s Zeal for kid’s events at the market! The race […]
Continue readingI received this letter from one of our vendors, Barrie Redl of Redl Home Grown Beef, who’s family was evacuated because of the BC forest fires. I want to share it with you because it paints an informative picture of what ranchers and residents are dealing with at this time in BC’s affected areas. Ron Gorman […]
Continue readingPick your market and click to see the market site map. Find out who’s at the market this weekend. Our Market Managers are working diligently to update these vendor maps weekly, along with last minute changes, by Friday noon. Burnaby Artisan Farmers’ Market Site Map Lonsdale Artisan Farmers’ Market Site Map Ambleside Artisan Farmers’ Market Site Map
Continue readingRide Your Bike to the Market and Join in the FUN! The event is taking place all weekend from Friday morning Sunday evening. Celebration Stations ‘Celebration Stations’ will be found across Metro Vancouver will be set up for a few hours each, but the event continues the thought each day The celebration stations closest to […]
Continue readingJuly 14, 2017 – Via Abbotsford Farmers’ Market regarding our long time vendor Redl’s Homegrown Beef Hello, We’ve received news from the Redl’s Homegrown Beef gang in the Cariboo. They are currently under an evacuation order because of a fire that is burning within a half mile of the ranch house. The fire is currently moving away […]
Continue readingBurnaby Manager’s Message Hello Market Goers, No doubt all you lovely Burnaby Market Supporters have noticed we have only had 15 mins of real rain during the market this season! We are loving the 2017 season with its food demos, teddy bear picnics and the wonderful food options we are pleased to offer you at […]
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