Category Archives for "News"
March 4, 2019
Artisan Farmers’ Market Society’s 2019 AGM to be held March 14th
Our 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held in the same location as last year. * Call for Board Member Nominations, below * Location: Burnaby Neighbourhood House 5024 Rumble Street Map Time: Doors open at 6PM, meeting to run from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm All community members, including consumers and vendors, are welcome to attend. Only paid […]
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February 27, 2019
- in Events , Lonsdale Farmers Market , News , Uncategorized
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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November 2, 2018
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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November 2, 2018
Please Welcome Barry Wilson to the Artisan Farmers’ Market Society Team!
You probably know him and you’ve probably loved his tunes at the markets. Now, Barry will be orchestrating the rhythms of the Farmers’ Market from a whole new perspective. Barry is a longtime Farmers’ Market enthusiast and is passionate about the Farmers’ Market movement. After years playing at the market and helping Artisan more closely with several tasks […]
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September 19, 2018
When Dogs Meet at Artisan’s Doggie Day Fashion Show!
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
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 , Events , News , Recipes
Flamenco Paella Party Day!
Event Images of Flamenco Paella Party, August 11, 2018, at Burnaby Farmers’ Market Photo Credits: Lulu from Cielo Electric Solar Carolina Barreto Pre-Event Details: Flamenco Paella Party at Burnaby Farmers’ Market With Live Flamenco Music, Flamenco Dance, Paella Servings and Paella Chef Demo: “The Seven Key Secrets to Preparing Authentic Spanish Paella” from Paella Chef […]
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July 25, 2018
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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