Farmers’ Market Set to Kick Off
Admittedly, I’m a little biased. I was recently appointed as the market manager for the Royal City Farmers’ Market, but I am so excited about the market’s reopening coming up!
The second incarnation of the Royal City Farmers’ Market is about to kick off June 25th with a special “Welcome to Summer Vacation” market, featuring kids’ activities including toys and crafts, a magician, face painting, and a special appearance by Mayor Wayne Wright who will start the market season off with a bang! The market runs June 25 to October 8 and is on Thursdays from 3-7pm in Tipperary Park, which has got to be one of the nicest urban parks around.
The market had it’s first year last year after a 25 year hiatus in New Westminster and it was so successful that registered vendors for this year have almost doubled. Farmers’ markets are an essential part of your local economy and by shopping at the market, you are supporting the “little guys” and you know you are getting fresh goods. You’ll also reduce your carbon footprint by buying goods produced / grown / made here in BC (most are from the Lower Mainland).
Aside from the shopping, the Royal City Farmers’ Market encourages you to bring a blanket and hang out in the park. The market isn’t just about shopping, it’s also a great place to meet up and socialize with your friends and family. What better way to spend a summer night?
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Really looking forward to it, but I wish that the hours were later. I'm often not even back in the city until 6pm. Maybe next year RCFM will consider extending midsummer hours to 8pm?
Bree, that’s a great idea, especially for the markets in June, July and August. I’ll make sure that suggestion gets submitted.
It pays to have friends in high places
I'd second Brianna's 8PM idea. For those working in Vancouver (like me!), this is more practical. Cheers!
Flattery also gets you everywhere.
Seriously, though, I think there has been some discussion of trying to start the market up a few weeks earlier, so longer hours also makes sense in the summer!
I was JUST coming here to leave that EXACT same comment. Oh, great minds think alike, Briana, Rob, and Jen!
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