Once in the summer and once more in the winter we offer a special day to say thank you to our members by giving special discounts at selected vendors and including extra special activities. That market is finally upon us this week, August 11th. All members are encouraged to come out and enjoy the market – and memberships are available for just $10 for those who have not yet taken the plunge in supporting the market.

First up, enjoy a coffee or tea on us by showing your membership card at the info booth and receive a coupon good for one drip coffee or bag tea from Gogo Java. Armed with your membership card, receive 5% off at Celyddon Farms (all those delightful certified organic cherry tomatoes!), discounts on salsa at Momma Nellie’s ($7 per jar or 3 for $20), last year’s pricing on kettlecorn from Gary’s Kettlecorn, $2 off all larger Sirloin Tip or Baron of Beef roasts from Outwest Ranches, 10% off all purchases (from now till the end of the season) at Red Barn Plants and Produce, 10% off all purchases at The Other Eden, 10% off all purchases over $5 at French Made Baking, and 1$ off all 1kg tubs of honey at Jane’s Honeybees.  Stay tuned for deals from Ace Curries, Gourmet Savories, Samosa Guy and Glen Valley Organic plus other deals as we are able to pin down before the market starts. Look for a sign just like this in vendor stalls.

We’re also thrilled to be kicking off the 2011 New Westminster Cultural Crawl – this event takes place August 13th and 14th at various locations throughout the city. Look for Art in the Park artists and don’t forget to grab a brochure from the info desk to plan your weekend’s cultural activities. The Cultural Crawl is a great way to check out some of the local studios and be a tourist in your own town.

Our musical guest this week is the ever-popular Ron Ulrich– our music at the market is sponsored by the great people at the Heritage Grill. Be sure to check out the kids area with crafts sponsored by local realtor Derrick Thornhill, and stop by to see what the folks at the Community Garden Society and the Food Action Committee are working on. We are super excited to have our friend Bluebeary join us at the market for storytime.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of all vendors attending the August 11th market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of August 10th.

Eat On Site

• Samosa Guy – hot vegetarian samosas, as well as frozen take home samosas
• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Icy Freshpops – gourmet locally made popsicles
• Mollie’s Minis – delightful and yummy mini donuts and other treats
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread
• Rizalina’s Juice – fresh made juice to order

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Canwest Farms – blueberries in 5 and 10 pound cartons
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms – assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms – Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms – assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce

Dairy

• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood – BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• Ace Curries To Go – curry sauces
• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Amber’s Choice – soups, salad dressing and cookies
• Anne’s Gallery – Jams, jellies & knitting
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Jane’s Honey Bees – honey and other bee products
• Momma Nellie’s Goodies – Salsa, crisps, and cranberry jelly
• Nonna Pia’s Gourmet Sauces – balsamic based sauces
• Simply Delish Soup Co – layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs

Local Crafters

• Black Bamboo Artisans – hand made glazed pottery and knitting
• Elagaince – upcycled vintage spoon bracelets and rings
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• Kiki Kid’s Wear – hand designed, cut, and made kids clothing with a designer edge
• The Other Eden – cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products