Farmers' Market Blog and Updates for Artisan Farmers Market Society

December 6, 2018

in Events , Lonsdale Farmers Market

Will the Grinch show up at the Winter Market?

We’ve been told to expect possible Grinch and Elf Sightings at Lonsdale Quay Market between now and Christmas! Buddy the Elf, The Grinch, and other Elves will be roaming around Lower Lonsdale and interacting with visitors. We understand they have plans to Lonsdale Quay on their list. The Lower Lonsdale BIA has organized the street performers […]

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November 2, 2018

in Lonsdale Farmers Market , News , Vendor Information

Winter Market Off to a Great Start at Lonsdale Quay!

Hey Farmers’ Market Lovers! We’re putting on a Winter Market, Saturdays and Sundays at Lonsdale Quay! This winter we’ll have up to two dozen plus vendors for you to visit and shop from throughout Lonsdale Quay including a possible few vendors outside. The vendors will be assembled in three main areas, inside on the main level […]

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September 19, 2018

in Ambleside Farmers Market , Burnaby Farmers Market , Events , Lonsdale Farmers Market , News

When Dogs Meet at Artisan’s Doggie Day Fashion Show!

Visit the 2019 Doggie Day and Fashion Show blog post Plenty of cute pups showed up to meet each other and strut their stuff at the Doggie Day Fashion Show last weekend. Some even introduced their masters to each other. Check out random images of a few below.

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August 25, 2018

in Ambleside Farmers Market , Burnaby Farmers Market , Lonsdale Farmers Market , News

Volunteer with the Farmers’ Market!

Farmers’ Markets are Cool! Get Involved Now! Volunteer with the Farmers’ Market! Get involved with your community and get some fresh air in a friendly environment. We are looking for a few friendly, dependable volunteers for general tasks & promotional activities. When? On weekends, for the remainder of the season, until October 28th Where? At […]

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July 30, 2018

in Burnaby Farmers Market

Paella Event Media and Marketing Images

IMAGE LIBRARY (Click to Get Social Media and Print Images) Facebook Event Page Event Blog Post HANDOUT #1 HANDOUT 2 IMAGE LIBRARY (Click to Get Social Media and Print Images) Facebook Event Page Event Blog Post

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July 25, 2018

in Ambleside Farmers Market , Featured Vendor , Lonsdale Farmers Market , News

Artisan Farmers’ Markets Helps Catapult New Vendor, “gene and grace” within Vancouver’s North Shore Marketplace

It all Starts with a First Step Taking that first step to launch one of gene and grace’s signature products at the Artisan Farmers’ Markets on the North Shore set off a chain of events that has catapulted its profile within Vancouver’s North Shore marketplace. An Emphasis on Recycling and Re-purposing gene and grace develops and manufactures […]

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June 30, 2018

in News , Vendor Information

Vendor Tips for Publicizing Your Message to the Artisan Farmers’ Market Community

The Artisan Farmers’ Market Community wants to hear about your business and products. Here are a few tips to help you and your business, as a currently registered AFMS vendor, deliver your message to Artisan Farmers’ Market Society’s online community. Next time you renew your application or apply a new, assure your profile contains: your company […]

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April 24, 2018

in Featured Vendor , News , Vendor Information

There’s a new Kitchen in Town!

There’s a new Kitchen in Town! Have you ever wondered how a startup food company goes from supplying their friends and family with foods made in their residential kitchen to operating their own premises with a commercial kitchen outfitted to prepare food for the public? Renting a dedicated commercial kitchen can be a big step […]

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April 13, 2018

in Vendor Information

Why do Farmers’ Market Vendors Need to Have Insurance for the Market?

If you have applied to be a vendor with Artisan Markets, or most other BCAFM markets, you are probably aware there is a requirement for vendors to have insurance this year. The following are speaking notes Brent Milburn kindly contributed for this post from his talk at the 2018 AGM discussing the importance of vendors having […]

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March 29, 2018

in Ambleside Farmers Market , Burnaby Farmers Market , Featured Vendor , Lonsdale Farmers Market

Vendor Registrations are Pouring in for the 2018 Season!

Here are some of the fine vendors we are happy to have confirmed already for the 2018 farmers’ market season! 4D Orchard: Okanagan Fresh Fruits A Bread Affair Ambleside Soap Aurora Creative Jewellery Awesome and Unique Bali Bites BAM Woodworks Bowen Island Herb Salts Burnaby Lakers Lacrosse Club CanWest Farms Ltd Chaerea Jewellery chouchou crepes […]

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