
The 2016 farmers’ market season is coming to a close for some markets! Now’s the time to get out to your favourite farmers’ market or explore a new Greenbelt market before they close down for the season.
Farmers’ markets are continuing to grow in popularity as a destination to buy local food. According to a recent study conducted by the Greenbelt Farmers’ Market Network, demand for fresh vegetables is up 76% in 2015 (up from 63% in 2009). Not only is demand growing but 29% of farm vendors are also reporting that a greater share of revenues are coming from market sales and 63% of farm vendors report that markets are helping them connect more with other buyers.
Most Greenbelt farmers’ markets will be open until the Thanksgiving weekend, so make sure to visit them before the close. Don’t forget some are open all year-round.
To help you find the closest one, we’ve gathered a list with farmers’ markets opening soon: Dufferin-Simcoe-Grey-Bruce | Durham-Peterborough | Halton | Hamilton | Niagara | Peel | Toronto | York | Waterloo-Wellington
Dufferin - Simcoe - Grey - Bruce
Thursday October 6 - Shelburne Farmers’ Market
Friday October 7 - Meaford Farmers’ Market, Wiarton Farmers’ Market and Williamsford Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 8 - Bradford Farmers’ Market, Collingwood Farmers’ Market, and Creemore Farmers’ Market
Sunday October 9 - Thornbury Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 22 - Orangeville Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 29 - Port Hope Farmers’ Market
Year Round - Owen Sound Farmers’ Market, Barrie Farmers’ Market, and Flesherton and District Farmers’ Market
Tuesday October 4 - Pickering City Centre Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 8 - Port Perry Farmers’ Market
Sunday October 30 - Uxbridge Farmers’ Market and Clarington Farmers’ Market
Year Round - Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 8 - Milton Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 15 - Georgetown Farmers’ Market
Thursday October 27 - Acton Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 29- Burlington Mall Farmers’ Market
Monday October 31 - Oakville Place Farmers’ Market
Saturday November 28 - Civitan Farmers’ Market in Oakville
Saturday October 8 - Binbrook Farmers’ Market
Wednesday October 12 - Ancaster Farmers’ Market
Thursday October 27 - Dundas Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 29 - Waterdown Farmers’ Market
Year Round - Hamilton Farmers’ Market and Ottawa Street Farmers’ Market
Thursday October 6 - Pelham Farmers’ Market and Grimsby Farmers Market
Saturday October 29 - Winona Farmers’ Market
Year Round - St. Catharines Farmers’ Market, and Welland Farmers’ Market
Wednesday October 5 - Inglewood Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 1 - The Backyard Farm & Market in Mississauga
Saturday October 8 - Brampton Farmers’ Market, Port Credit Farmers’ Market, and Bolton Farmers’ Market
Sunday October 9 - Many Feathers Market in Mississauga
Sunday October 30 - Mississauga Lions Club Farmers’ Market
Tuesday October 4 - Davisville AppleTree Market and Stonegate Farmers’ Market
Wednesday October 5 - Ryerson AppleTree Market
Saturday October 8 - Withrow Park Farmers’ Market
Thursday October 13 - Metro Hall Farmers’ Market
Wednesday October 19 - MyMarket Bloor-Borden
Thursday October 20 - MyMarket East Lynn
Tuesday October 25 - East York Farmers’ Market
Thursday October 27 - North York Civic Center Farmers’ Market
Sunday October 30 - Leslieville Farmers’ Market
Year Round - Montgomery’s Inn Farmers’ Market, Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers’ Market, Sorauren Farmers’ Market, Toronto Botanical Garden Organic Farmers’ Market and SickKids Farmers’ Market
Thursday October 27 - UpTown Market Waterloo
Year Round - Cambridge Farmers’ Market, Guelph Farmers’ Market, and Kitchener Market
Thursday October 6 - East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market
Saturday October 8 - Aurora Farmers’ Market (outdoor market), Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market, and Woodbridge Farmers’ Market
Sunday October 9 - Unionville Farmers’ Market (inside market open until December 18) in Markham
Sunday October 30 - Hillcrest Mall Farmers’ Market in Richmond Hill
Year Round - Village Market (Organic) in Thornhill
Looking for a complete list of farmers’ markets? Click here.
Make sure to double check the dates and times of a farmers’ market before attending.
– Andreea Nicoara