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Call for Junior Vendors

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The Royal City Farmers Market is seeking Junior Vendors for our Junior Vendor Market that takes place on Thursday July 14th from 3pm to 7pm in gorgeous Tipperary Park next to New Westminster’s City Hall.

Kids of all ages are asked to bring crafts to sell and will be provided with a tent and 1/2 a table for their vending space. This space is provided to kids for a reduced vendor fee of $5 and is sponsored by Arts Council of New Westminster.

Deadline for applying: July 11, 2016

Further information:

Please note that set up time is 2:30pm. Tables and tents will be set up and ready to go for the kids to set up their goodies to sell! Please be set up by 3pm.

Items that Junior Vendors will need to bring:

-chair
-$5 for registration fee
-cash float
-fun crafty items to sell (no food sales are allowed!)
-maybe a small sign with business name?
-decorations for the table
-smiles!

Parking is free along Royal Avenue and Queens Avenue for the entire evening. The market closes at 7pm so we kindly ask that you don’t pack up your table until after the market closes.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send an email to Melissa Maltais at marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca. Your email should include:

  1. Junior vendor’s name and parent contact information
  2. List of crafty items to sell

Please use the subject line “RCFM July 2016 Junior Vendors 2016”

June 23rd Market Day

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Flowers

The market is blooming with flowers this week. Pop by Rancho Los Andes to pick up an AMAZING bouquet of cut flowers. The perfect pick me up for a long week a the office! Zaklan Heritage Farm not only grows tasty veggies but they grow flowers too. Pick up a handful with your veggie purchase!

diane haynes yoga

The first official day of summer has passed us by (along with a full moon… anyone else feeling a little loopy?) and the arrival of lazy summer days means YOGA. Every Thursday Diane Haynes Yoga will be running a FREE class in Tipperary park from 5:15 to 6:15. This class is weather dependent so check outside before you come on down with your yoga mats.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • Make a crafty craft with our friends at The Stage New West (free)
  • Face painting with Allyson ($)

For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.

Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Greendale Herb and Vine – herbs, mini cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, greens
  • Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, blueberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes, chard, kale, nugget potatoes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens, carrots
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – raspberries, strawberries, zucchinis, nugget potatoes, peas, peppers
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Cherries, pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, hakurei, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme, brocoli, napa cabbage, kohlrabi, green onions
  • Country Village Market – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel mushrooms

Cheese & Dairy

  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue
  • The Local Churn – hand churned gourmet butters
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – goats cheese

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Wild West Coast Seafoods –  flash frozen fillets of Rock Sole, Petrale Sole, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Chinook/Spring Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sidestripe Shrimp, Halibut, Albacore Tuna Loin.
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes, frozen salmon and spot prawns
  • Vale Farms – Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Beef Broth, Pork all 100% grass fed (Certified Organic)
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

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

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

Bakery

Coffee & Snacks

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Disco Cheetah – fusion Korean food truck
  • Gypsy Trunk Gourmet Fare – vegan burritos, quesadillas and sausages

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

  • The Salt Dispensary – salted caramels, smoked salts and pepper mixes
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender
  • The Raw Guy – kale chips, seasonings, raw cookies
  • Seedibles – all natural seasoning that increases nutritional content of meals

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Aldergrove Jam & Preserves – jams, chutneys and preserves
  • Urbani Foods – cured meats, risotto balls and more
  • KICS Lemonade Syrup – syrups and salad dressings
  • Aji Gourmet – salsas and delicious condiments
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)
  • Sidney Smoke House – jerky made on Vancouver Island

Health and Beauty

  • Scentimental Creations – soaps and personal care products
  • Purely Clean – an all natural way to clean your home

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Angelque Creations – handmade jewelry inspired by the Ocean
  • Out Designs – beautiful jewelry
  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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June 16th Market Day

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Blueberries

Besides blueberries… what are you getting your father this Father’s Day? We’ve asked our vendors to highlight a few of their Dad worthy gift ideas:

  • Van Paridon Perennials has a hosta called “Sugar Daddy” perfect for a gardening dad!
  • Anne’s Gallery makes beautiful hand knitted Aran sweaters suited for dads who love the outdoors and sitting by a campfire on a cool summer evening.
  • New to the Market this week is Blind Tiger Organic Vineyards, take home a bottle of our Bordeaux Blend Speakeasy Red, to go with that steak you’re grilling for Dad this weekend!
  • Speaking of the grill Rockweld Chicken, Outwest Ranch, Wild West Coast Seafoods and Wheelhouse Seafoods can help you with any bbq meals for Sunday.
  • Anne’s Gallery also has chutneys that pairs well with the above!
  • Want something simple that packs a tasty punch? Pick up some Island Jerky from Sidney Smokehouse.

After you’ve done your weekly shopping take some photos and enter our Instagram Contest! There will be 15 weekly winners (selected by our Board) featured on our Instagram and Facebook pages and at the end of the Contest Period, all 15 photos will be posted on our website for public voting. The entry with the most votes will win the Grand Prize: A Gift Basket with $100 of Market Goodies from your favorite vendors.

Want to enter? Visit our contest page for all the details.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • Make a Father’s Day craft with The Stage New West (free)
  • Face painting with Allyson ($)

For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.

Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Greendale Herb and Vine – herbs, mini cucumbers, greens
  • Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes, chard, kale, nugget potatoes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens, carrots
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – raspberries, strawberries, zucchinis, nugget potatoes, peas, peppers
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, hakurei, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme, brocoli, napa cabbage, kohlrabi, green onions
  • Country Village Market – strawberries, raspberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel mushrooms

Perennials & Cut Flowers 

  • Rancho Los Andes – cut flowers
  • Van Paridon – shade perennials plants for the garden

Cheese & Dairy

  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – goats cheese

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Wild West Coast Seafoods –  flash frozen fillets of Rock Sole, Petrale Sole, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Chinook/Spring Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sidestripe Shrimp, Halibut, Albacore Tuna Loin.
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes, frozen salmon and spot prawns
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

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

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

  • Delish Gluten Free – bread, scones, muffins, brownies and cookies
  • Marie’s Guilt Free Baking – bread, cookies, pizza dough and snacks

Bakery

Coffee & Snacks

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • The Pepper Pot – fusion of flavours from around the Caribbean & Vancouver
  • Cheeses Crust – gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches
  • Country Village Market – traditional pakoras

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Anne’s Gallery – jams, chutneys and preserves
  • BobAli – hummus, olive tapenades and delicious spreads
  • Chanthorn Orchids & Thai Sauces – tasty sauces for authentic Thai dishes
  • Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)

Health and Beauty

  • Blue Rose Soaps – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Anne’s Gallery – hand knit Irish sweaters
  • Ildiko Jewelry – handforged sterling silver jewelry
  • Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun cross stiches
  • Lighten Up Jewels – timeless pieces made with love

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Blind Tiger Winery – Lake Country wines

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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June 9th Market Day

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Cherries

Our market is bursting with summer fruits! Join us this Thursday and fill your bags full of cherries, strawberries and raspberries.

Did you know that cherries are super early this year? That means fresh cherries will be harder to find later on in the summer. Start preserving cherries now so you can enjoy them all year round! Here are 10 Ways to Preserve Cherries.

We want you to make the most of your weekly market shopping visit our Preserving & Meal Planning page for tips and tricks on how to preserve the harvest. Also if you are interested in buying bulk buying veggies our fruits get in touch with our Market Manager at marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • Face painting with Allyson ($)

For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.

Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Greendale Herb and Vine – herbs, mini cucumbers, greens, eggplants
  • Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes, chard, kale, nugget potatoes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens, carrots
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – raspberries, strawberries, zucchinis, nugget potatoes, peas, peppers
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, hakurei, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme, brocoli, napa cabbage, kohlrabi, green onions
  • Country Village Market – strawberries, raspberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel mushrooms

Cheese & Dairy

  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – goats cheese

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Wild West Coast Seafoods –  flash frozen fillets of Rock Sole, Petrale Sole, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Chinook/Spring Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sidestripe Shrimp, Halibut, Albacore Tuna Loin.
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes, frozen salmon and spot prawns
  • Vale Farms – Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Beef Broth, Pork all 100% grass fed (Certified Organic)
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

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

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

Bakery

Coffee & Snacks

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Disco Cheetah – fusion Korean food truck
  • Meet 2 Eat – food truck serving Middle Eastern inspired food
  • Rain City Juicery – cold pressed juice made in New West
  • Country Village Market – traditional pakoras

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

  • The Salt Dispensary – salted caramels, smoked salts and pepper mixes
  • Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender
  • The Raw Guy – kale chips, seasonings, raw cookies

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Aldergrove Jam & Preserves – jams, chutneys and preserves
  • Honey Bee Zen Apiary – New West honey and honey infused products
  • KICS Lemonade Syrup – syrups and salad dressings
  • Aji Gourmet – salsas and delicious condiments
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)
  • Mixers & Elixirs – tasty drinking vinegar concoctions

Health and Beauty

  • Mediterra Soaps – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Angelque Creations – handmade jewelry inspired by the Ocean
  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

rolandkaulfuss logo

June 2 Market Day

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morel mushrooms
Dried morel mushrooms available for purchase at our Market Merchandise Table.

It’s going to be a hot one this weekend and that means it’s perfect camping weather. Your New Westminster Farmers Market is the most delicious place to go to pick up your camping weekend groceries. We’ve selected a few items that are perfect for a getaway weekend for you:

  • Salad Mixes, nugget potatoes, carrots, peppers – Check out the farms!
  • Strawberries, Raspberries – Check out the farms!
  • Cheeses – Golden Ears Cheesecrafters
  • Fancy breads – A Bread Affair
  • Fish cakes & Seafood pasta – Wheelhouse Seafoods
  • Hummus & Dips – BobAli
  • Salsas, tortillas & corn chips – Muy Rico
  • Various yummy desserts – Check out our bakers!

Do you love pickled vegetables? This season make your own! Here is a recipe on how to pickle different vegetables.

Visit our Preserving & Meal Planning page for tips and tricks on how to preserve the spring time harvest. Also if you are interested in buying bulk veggies and fruits please get in touch with our Market Manager at marketmanager@newwestfarmers.ca.

Douglas College will be back at the market with fun activities! Did you know Douglas College is offering over 140 youth camps this summer for boys and girls aged 5-15. Come check out their booth for more info, enter in their raffle draw for a chance to win a free summer camp, and have your kids test their skill at the bean bag toss, lots of cool prizes to be won!

For those of you bringing your four legged friends to the market be sure to pop in and visit our Dog Lounge brought to you by Mindful Mutts!

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • Douglas College Summer Camps Bean Bag Toss (free)
  • Balloon Creations with Korki ($)

For information on where our market is located, how to find parking and transit directions visit our Summer FAQ page.

Download the Ultimate Farmers Market Shopping List to help with your meal planning and purchases for the week.

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Ripple Creek Organics – strawberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes, chard, kale, nugget potatoes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – rhubarb, radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens, carrots
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – raspberries, strawberries, zucchinis, nugget potatoes, peas, peppers
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, hakurei, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme, brocoli, napa cabbage, kohlrabi, green onions
  • Country Village Market – strawberries, raspberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel mushrooms

Cheese

  • Golden Ears Cheesecrafters – Cheddar-Aged Medium, Brie, Jersey Blue, Cultured Butter, Havarti-Aged (Flavoured), Gouda-Aged Medium (Flavoured), Feta (Plain, Cranberry, Garlic Scape), Curds, Neufchatel (Plain, Herb & Garlic), Quark (Plain, Cranberry), Emmental, Velvet Blue

Beef, Eggs, Poultry and Seafood

  • Rockweld Farm – BC SPCA Certified frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs, dog and cat food
  • Wild West Coast Seafoods –  flash frozen fillets of Rock Sole, Petrale Sole, Rockfish, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Chinook/Spring Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sidestripe Shrimp, Halibut, Albacore Tuna Loin.
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta and crab cakes
  • Local Beef & Eggs

Artisan Breads

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

Gluten Free Breads & Baking

  • Delish Gluten Free – bread, scones, muffins, brownies and cookies
  • Marie’s Guilt Free Baking – bread, cookies, pizza dough and snacks

Bakery

Snacks

  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)
  • Rain City Juicery – cold press juices made in New West

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Nellie’s Vietnamese – Vietnamese comfort food
  • Gypsy Trunk Gourmet Fare – vegan burritos, quesadillas and sausages
  • Country Village Market – traditional pakoras

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

  • Seedibles – a tasty and healthy seasoning for all your kids meals!

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Jam Shack Preservery – jams, chutneys, pickled veggies and preserves
  • BobAli – hummus, olive tapenades and delicious spreads
  • Sidney Smokehouse – local smoked jerky
  • Chanthorn Orchids & Thai Sauces – tasty sauces for authentic Thai dishes
  • Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
  • Mindful Eating – frozen samosas to take home and bake
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)

Health and Beauty

  • Blue Rose Soaps – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun cross stiches
  • Lighten Up Jewels – timeless pieces made with love
  • New World Felting – beautifully made felted scarves, hats

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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Land Acknowledgement

Our market is grateful to operate on the unceded land of the Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and other Halkomelem speaking Peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We acknowledge the incredible gift this land is to our market and BC Agriculture. We commit to the ongoing work of decolonization and allyship.