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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!

When in Doubt, Eat Pie: 2017 Pie for Pride Contest Approaches

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A few years back we started a pie contest mostly as an excuse to eat pie, but also as a way to see what the shoppers were doing with all the berries and fruit they were buying. Well, this year is no exception and we’ll be hosting our 6th annual pie contest once again – this year on August 17 at the market.

Whether you’re an experienced pie maker or need to look through recipe books for inspiration and direction, we encourage everyone to participate and make use of local and fresh ingredients. Entries will be judged by several categories. Our pie competition will also raise funds for New West Pride! All donations raised by selling slices of pie will go towards this wonderful community group.

The categories:

Prizes will be awarded in five categories, and entrants can win in more than one category.

  • Best Flavour Combination
  • Best Crust
  • Most Unique Ingredients
  • Best Use of Local Ingredients
  • Best Overall Pie

Prizes:

Each winner will receive $20 in market money and a fancy ribbon plus bragging rights.

Judges:

Mayor Coté returns as a judge for another year (we would like to think this is the best part of his job!), and he’ll be joined by NWFM Board Vice-President Kevin McConnell, and two mystery judges – one from NWPD and one from the community! Watch our social media for announcements closer to the date.

Rules for Submission

  1. Fruit pies only please. No dairy filling.
  2. Register by filling out the form below or at the info booth during the market.  You’ll need to include a list of ingredients, but we won’t tell anyone what they are. We need them in order to comply with Fraser Health Authority regulations.
  3. Register as many pies as you like – yes you can enter more than one!
  4. Bring your pie in a disposable pan or clearly label the baking dish including your phone number.
  5. Please submit your pie on August 17 between 4:45 and 5:45 pm to our info booth.
  6. The competition is open to everyone except the judges, including board members, vendors, and volunteers.

Judging will take place from 6:00 to 6:15 pm. The winners will be announced at 6:45 pm. Good luck and happy baking!

 

Workshop: Life is better with tea, toast, and jam!

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Blueberry Jam Workshop

Join New West Farmers Market President Jen Arbo and heal yourself with tea, toast, and jam!

Where: Qayqayt Elementary School, New Westminster [map]

When: Tue, 11 April 2017, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

What You’ll Learn

Working as a group, you will learn how to make blueberry jam. We will use the boiling water bath method to can delicious frozen berries from last year’s market. While the jam bubbles and processes, we’ll bake fresh bread, and reward ourselves with a feast of tea, toast, and jam at the end!

All participants will leave with a small jar of their hard work to show off at home.

Fine Print

No experience canning is necessary—we will walk through the process together. This workshop is suitable for ages 13+. Please wear clothes that are okay to get blueberry juice on them because sometimes spills happen! Both caffeinated and non-caffeinated teas will be available.

This jam recipe uses liquid pectin and a whole bunch of white sugar. If that’s not your ”jam” this isn’t the workshop for you, but please do contact us info@newwestfarmers.ca to let us know you’d be interested in a low-sugar, no pectin, fruit spread workshop in the future!

Register

Space is limited, so register soon!

Workshop: Mason Jar Meal Prep with Chef Jen Hiltz

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Following the success of our Valentine’s Chop & Soup workshop with local chef (and NWFM director!) Rob Mackay, we are excited to announce our next workshop!

What: Mason Jar Meal Prep with Chef Jen Hiltz

Where:  Qayqayt Elementary School, New Westminster [map]

When:  Tue, 28 March 2017, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

What You’ll Learn

Join us for a fun after-dinner session of cooking and prepping! Chef Jen Hiltz knows all about the challenge of eating well while living a busy lifestyle on a budget. At this workshop, Jen will demonstrate how you can easily prepare healthy mason jar-style meals at home for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, even on a busy schedule.

About Jen

After quitting her job and selling her house and belongings to do some soul-searching, musician and chef Jen Hiltz started the Gypsy Trunk, a popular Lower Mainland-based food truck. Jen’s plant-based menu offers a variety that will please any foodie.

Find out more about Jen at her website gypsypassionproject.com

Tickets

Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to get yours early! Member price is $5, and non-member price is $8.

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?

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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

 

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.