Cancellation
We regret to inform you that the Torbay Farmers’ Market has been cancelled tomorrow due to Hurricane Igor.
It is still scheduled to go ahead next Sunday (October 3rd). See you then!
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Weekly Farmers’ Market » Every Saturday (June thru December) at the Lion’s Chalet on Bonaventure Avenue.
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Torbay Farmer’s Market
This Sunday (September 26th) and the following (October 3rd) get a second dose of local with the Torbay Farmer’s Market from 12pm to 4pm. They’ll have something for everyone including local produce, baked goods, arts and crafts and more.
MORE »Photos from the Market!
Here’s a few photos from the very sunny and busy market on September 11th, 2010.
MORE »Aug 21 Market Update
(Review)
Last weekend at the market was one of our busiest and most eventful markets yet – Lauren Smyth, and Chris Harnett busking, storytime provided by the readers of the Marjorie Mews Library, a demonstration by Tai Chi NL, a juggling show put on by Zack Hunt, demonstrations by the Green Team of NL co-hosted by FEASt NL, as well as our usual array of vendors! It was a fabulous sunny day full of events.
(Preview)
This week, we have some equally special events, and a lovely lineup of ladies! Laurabeth Power returns to host Kids’ Yoga at 10 AM, and busking this week will be Kelly Warren, Judy Cantwell, Allison Mooney, and Karen Hawkin. We don’t have a FEASt workshop this week, but we are looking forward to Costa Kasimos next week, and Dan Ficken on September 11th. Costa will be talking about square foot and container gardening, and Dan will be chatting about bee boxes in anticipation of next season!
(How to get involved)
If you’d like to help out at the market as the fall begins and all of our super student volunteers go back to the classrooms, drop us a line at saskeah@gmail.com. We can always use more helping hands at the market!
(Spoons!)
Have a few extra teaspoons kicking around your china cabinets, cabins, or kitchens? We are in DESPERATE NEED in the SJFM coffee shop! EVERY SPOON HELPS!! Drop by the shop to drop off your spoons and give them a new life at the SJFM!
(Survey)
Want to help out the market, but don’t have time to volunteer every week? This week we’re looking for 25 customers to fill out a short survey during their visit at the market. If you are interested in filling out the survey, please notify one of the volunteers at the coffee shop – it will only take a moment of your time!
MORE »In season on the Avalon
This is a rough guide to what’s in season on the Avalon here in Newfoundland.
AUGUST – Beans, Beets, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrots, Chard, Cucumber, Currants, Garlic, Gooseberries, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Peas (snow & shelling), Raspberries, Radish, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Salad greens
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Aug 7th Market
Busy weekend in St. John’s! Along with your weekly fix of Farmers’ Market goodness, there is also the Buskers Festival and the Folk Festival!
This week’s vendors:
- Photography
- Paintings
- A wide range of baked goods from French Pastries to gluten-free and vegan
- Locally made baby slings
- Three produce farmers
- Two free-range meat and poultry farmers
- Food from Africa, Turkmenistan, India and the Caribbean
- Three vendors of books about Newfoundland, written by Newfoundlanders
- Knitted goods and wool
- Preserves
- Handmade puzzles
- Handmade soaps and body care products
- Handmade jewellry
- Grown in Newfoundland trees and shrubs
- The always popular Waffle Lady and DoNut Duo
Buskers:
- 9 to 10:15: Karen Hawkin
- 10:15 to 11:30: Alison Mooney
- 11:30 to 12:45: RN Wagner
- 12:45 to 2: Rio and Samaya
Kids’ Event:
- Yoga with Laurabeth Power, starting at 10 AM
Non-Profit:
- Eastern Edge
FEASt Workshop:
- NAACAP (Vermicomposting/Rain barrels)
July 31st – Circus at the Market!
Run away with the circus for an afternoon – and don’t forget to pick up your groceries and have your lunch while you’re at it! The circus is coming to town… well, they’re already in town, but they’re coming to the market! It’s Circus at the SJFM – the first special-event market of the season! [...]
MORE »July 24th Market
Kids’ Event:
- Hula Hooping with Kelly Warren starting at 10 AM
Buskers:
- Laura Stevens and Lauren Smyth in the AM
- Alison Corbett, John Dawe, and Darren Browne in the aft
Non-Profit:
- CPAWs
FEASt:
- Michael Boyle (Historical Perspective on Farming and Local Food Production in NL) at 11 AM
Also:
- Ordinary Spokes all day
July 17th Market
Here’s what you can expect at this weeks market!
Vendors:
- Farmers: Mt. Scio Farms, The Organic Farm, Seed to Spoon, Free-Range Meat, Poultry and Eggs
- African, Caribbean, Indian, and Russian prepared foods
- Handmade chocolates
- French Pastries
- Vegan, Gluten-free, and specialty baked goods
- Handmade children’s clothing
- Books from two local publishers
- Handmade jewellery
- Handmade journals
- Handmade stuffed toys
- Divine dips and spreads
- Locally made crafts and curios
- Paintings
- Handmade body care products
- Locally produced wool
- Hand-crafted ceramics
- Fresh-made waffles, donuts and lemonade
Buskers:
- Gillian Sheppard and Brendon Hayward
Kids’ Event:
- Stencilling with Andrew Harvey at 10 AM
- Wandering Brush Facepainting all day
Non-profit:
- Lantern Festival
FEASt workshop:
- Angela Heffernan on raw food and jar sprouting
ALSO:
- Ordinary Spokes (all day)
- G20 National Rally starting at 1 PM, leaving the market at 2 PM
