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Calling All Junior Vendors!

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Hey Kids, are you interested in showcasing some of your crafty talents? Then the New West Farmers Market’s Junior Vendor Market is for you! Kids 18 and under are welcome to participate by bringing crafts to show and sell. This August 24th, the NWFM will be hosting its 2017 edition of the Junior Vendors Market, generously sponsored by the Arts Council Of New West! Make the best of your last weeks of the summer and come display your talents, and possibly make some money!

A half table will be provided to every vendor and the vending area will be set under tents. Each junior vendor is asked to provide a reduced market stall fee of 5$ for reserving and renting their space.

Deadline for applying: August 21st, 2017

Junior vendors are also asked to bring:

  • a chair
  • a cash float for your sales

Take note that no food is allowed to be sold, only fun crafts!

To make things interesting, you could outfit your table with decorations and your name, or the name of your junior business to draw attention to your products!

We ask that all junior vendors be ready for a 2:30 set up time. The tents and tables will already be in place for you to set up your items. Your table should be ready to receive and serve customers by 3pm!

The market closes at 7PM so be mindful not to pack up your table items before the end of the market.

Parents, please note our kids’ area will not be supervised by market staff and the kids’ market is not a child minding service. Arrangements for them to be suitably supervised as they process transactions and interact with customers should be considered and made. We also ask for permission to take and use photos to be used in our future marketing materials, and will ask you to sign a document giving us that permission

Here’s how to apply:

Please send an email with the subject line “NWFM Junior Vendors Market 2017” at

marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca

In your email you should include:

  • Junior Vendor’s name and parent contact information
  • Your list of crafty items you wish to sell

We look forward to having you with us on Thursday August 24th from 3PM to 7PM at the New West Farmers Market in Tipperary Park for our 2017 edition of the Junior Vendors Market!

Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival – July 29th 2017

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Once again the New West Farmers Market will be setting up shop at Downtown New West’s annual StrEAT Food Truck Festival taking place all along West Columbia Street.

Come join us for some awesome eats, beer and fun this Saturday July 29th from 4pm-10pm.

You will find the New West Farmers Market pop-up between 4th Street and Blackwood Street, on the south side.

Vendors you will be able to find on site with us this year:

  • Marie’s Guilt Free Baking
  • Gary’s Kettle Corn
  • Dragon Mist Distillery
  • Delish Gluten Free
  • Bits and Keys
  • Green Coast Coffee
  • Old Country Pierogi – frozen pierogis
  • Waterside Winery
  • Otimo Brazilian Cheese Puffs
  • Mendhi & More Body Arts

So come get Trucked Up with us!

New West Community Garden Grand Opening!

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The Gardens at City Hall community garden is having their Grand opening this Thursday July 27th running from 4:30-8pm! We are really excited to have part of the front lawn of City Hall in New Westminster turned into community garden plot space. We want to welcome you to our opening party. We will have a wonderful talk and interactive demonstration from the Honey Bee Centre in Surrey which is great for the whole family, food to enjoy from New West Farmers Market vendors and our feature speaker Cease Wyss- who is an indigenous plants expert.

We hope you can join us at the Gardens at City Hall at 511 Royal Avenue and also enjoy your time at the New West Farmers Market happening 3pm-7pm right adjacent in the parking lot at Tipperary Park. This is a free, family friendly and accessible event that is made possible with the help of the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grant program.

If you are planning to attend the plant workshop please bring a lawnchair if possible.

Free! Accessible! Family-friendly!

This event is possible through Canada 150 funds. The organizers acknowledge that this event is taking place on Coast Salish unceded territory.

The Community Garden at City Hall project was initiated by the New Westminster Environmental Partners and is run by the New Westminster Community Gardens Society.

Traditional Kale Colcannon

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With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, and heavy grey skies looming outside, it’s a perfect time to warm yourself up with some comforting Irish colcannon.

An inexpensive side dish, colcannon gets it name from the Irish cál ceannann (“white headed cabbage”) and combines mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage. While it pairs really well with sausages and stew, I’d happily eat a bowl or two of it by itself!

Our President Jen has tried, tested, and heartily approves of local author Sharon Hanna’s Kale Colcannon recipe from The Book of Kale, which the author describes as her idea of “sex in a pan!” Why not pick up the ingredients fresh at this Saturday’s market and give it a try?

  • 4-5 large floury potatoes ((such as russets))
  • 4 cups kale leaves ((preferable curly, in chiffonade))
  • 4 tbsp butter ((divided))
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 8 green onions ((chopped, including the green parts))
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper ((to taste))
  • 2 tbsp parsley ((chopped finely))

  1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside. 

  2. In the same pot, cook the kale in a little water and half the butter until the kale is tender–about 8 minutes. 

  3. Meanwhile, bring the milk and cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Lower the heat and add the green onions, salt, and pepper. 

  4. Mash the potatoes, add the hot milk/cream mixture and the kale. Beat until light and fluffy. Turn out into a warmed bowl, make a well in the centre, and add the rest of the butter, plus a little more, and the chopped parsley. 

You can get a copy of The Book of Kale here, at New West’s Black Bond Books, or at Chapters.

Saturday March 18th Market Day

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We are nearing the end of Winter Markets. Spring is slowly peaking through the rainy, slushy clouds! Come fill those baskets with the last of our winter special vendors, some of which you may not see for quite some time!

Join us on Saturday March 18th from 11am to 3pm on Belmont Street between 6th Street and 7th Street. Our location is nestled in the heart of Uptown New Westminster and is accessible by transit, car, bike and for those of you walking from nearby neighbourhoods.

Be sure to visit the vendors situated in our big marquee tent sponsored by the wonderful folks of the Uptown Business Association. You’ll find many of your favourite vendors under the tent as well as some new faces.

Driving to the market? FREE PARKING is available at Westminster Centre, directly across the street from Belmont Street. If you are taking transit the #106 bus stops at 5th avenue and 6th street.

Join us on Belmont Street for lunch! Enjoy a relaxing chai tea at the recently re-opened Uptown Parklet!

A list of our vendors for March 18th can be found below. Please check out Facebook Page or Twitter for any last minute cancellations or updates.

What’s happening at the Market?

Entertainment 

 

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Ossome Acres – winter squash, pea shoots, walnuts, candied walnuts, eggs
  • Your Wildest Foods – foraged mushrooms, dried teas and fresh mushrooms
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BCSPCA-certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes, frozen salmon and spot prawns
  • Local Beef & Eggs – eggs

Artisan Breads

  • A Bread Affair – breads, baguettes, ciabattas, rolls, scones (Certified Organic)

Bakery

  • Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Simply Scones – traditional English-style scones
  • Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava
  • Half Pint Pies – delicious little mason jar pies

Snacks

  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)
  • Handworks Coffee – single drip and hand-whisked matcha teas
  • KICS Lemonade – delicious lemonades and syrups

Eat On Site

  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – salmon burgers
  • Eli’s Serious Sausage – hot dogs galore!

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Jam Shack Preservery – savoury spreads and jams
  • Lilise Applesauce -delicious gourmet applesauces
  • Old Country Pierogi –frozen pierogies (gluten free and vegan options available)
  • Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
  • BobAli – tasty dips and hummus spreads
  • Tasty & Nourishing – soups and stews
  • Sidney’s Smokehouse – locally made jerky
  • Growing Fresh – granola and raw vegan foods
  • Real Meals – prepared soups
  • Chanthorn Orchids and Thai Sauces – thai sauces
  • Artisan’s Way – nut butters and chocolates
  • Kiki’s Kitchen – vegan soups

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • New World Felting -beautifully made felted scarves & hats
  • Ildiko Jewelry – handforged sterling silver jewelry
  • Quality Oak Accents – handmade quality cutting boards
  • Bits & Keys – quirky jewelry and cross-stitch

Health, Beauty & Services

  • Oh La La Cosmetics – all natural facial and haircare products
  • Purely Clean – natural household cleaning products and detergents

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

 

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