Category Archives for "Lonsdale Farmers Market"
March 14, 2020
COVID-19 Market Updates
Following was last updated April 16, 2020 – Farmers’ Market COVID-19 Survey A big thank-you to all of you who took a moment to fill out the survey. To date, there have been 84 responses to the Consumer survey and 40 responses to the Vendor survey. Below are some of the highlights. Consumer Survey 73.8% […]
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February 27, 2020
What is a BCAFM Farmers’ Market?
Artisan Farmers Market Society has been a member of the British Columbia Association of Farmers’ Markets for around 20 years, but what does this mean for consumers and vendors? As a matter of fact, our Society’s co-founder, Mary Forstbauer, initiated the founding of the BCAFM. Today, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets represents over 145+ […]
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January 3, 2020
Watch the 2019 Farmers’ Market Photo Review Video!
Check out images of the 2019 Farmers’ Market Highlights including Community Members, Vendors & Consumers, you may know! Click to See the Video Now!
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November 7, 2019
Miss Mushroom – Embracing the Mushroom Culture and Imparting the Knowledge with Passion
Mushrooms – sprouting from baskets, crumbling in packets. Pungent – piercing the nose of all who happen by Sara Weller’s stand. Passersby then lured by a raft of beige, white, and greys – speckled bulbs, satiny and akin to the orb of a fortune teller. And, indeed, mushrooms are steeped in lore. A recondite fungus […]
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October 24, 2019
Artisan Meat Pies; the Ultimate Comfort Food!
If you are a comfort food fan and like eating well, you’ll love this! This weekend, we have an awesome new vendor with delicious artisan meat pies for you to check out at the Lonsdale and Ambleside Farmers’ Markets. Try them by the slice or buy the frozen pies to bring home. Frozen, they are ready to bake, […]
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October 10, 2019
Special Vendor Product Features for Thanksgiving ’19
Making Thanksgiving Dinner? Check out these Special Thanksgiving Eats for you to Pick Up at The Markets! Rockweld Farm will be at Burnaby with their whole free range, non-medicated, chickens, weighing between 2.5 and 4 kg! Now that’s a big bird! All Rockweld’s chickens are SPCA Certified and fed by Canadian Organic Feeds Ltd. As a special “Thank You” […]
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April 20, 2019
Coupons & Draws
Here’s a list of the coupons we have running in publications, and related details you need to know. What’s On Burnaby, Magazine – 2019 2 OFF – Bring your coupon to the Market Info Tent to redeem for Market Money toward your purchase at Burnaby Farmers’ Market. 2 for 1 COFFEE – Treat a Friend […]
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February 27, 2019
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Chess Anyone!
Get Chess Tips at Sunday’s Winter Market Expert Chess Pro, Luc Poitras, and a group of his students will be at the market this Sunday playing chess and offering chess tips to help you improve your game! Bring a friend to have a game, or team up with another visitor for a game. The chess session is BYOB (Bring Your […]
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February 27, 2019
Pumped on Pillows!
Kittiwake Pillow Covers uses unique digital dye printed fabrics to create interesting and colourful home decor pillow covers. When asked about her business, Carol Kaiser said: “I started my pillow business a few years ago when I ordered in some fabrics to make pillows for my own house. Once I sewed up some for myself, […]
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December 6, 2018
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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