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November 5th Market Day

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Back on Belmont!

The wait is over, the Winter edition of the Royal City Farmers Market is upon us! We have a full market for you to peruse and a wonderful array of new vendors for you to discover!

Join us on Saturday November 5th 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 neighborhoods.

We are so pleased to announce that Roland Kaulfuss will continue to be our Music Stage sponsor throughout the winter season 2016-2017, and our Music Stage this week will feature Jeff Neufeld!

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 nice relax Chai tea on one of the UpTown Parklet adirondack chairs!

A list of our vendors for November 5th can be found below. Please check out Facebook Page or Twitter for any last minute cancellations or updates.

 

What’s happening at the Market?

 

Farm Fresh Produce

  • Ripple Creek Organics –swiss chard, kale, beets, kennebec potatoes, zucchini, fresh garlic, leeks, cucumber, baby lettuce mix, eggplant, arugula, specialty mix, cherry tomatoes. (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres -Winter squash, Kale, kalettes, Brussel sprouts, Micro greens, Spinach, Salad mix, lettuce, Herbs, Hand milled soap, Walnuts
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm –Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Potatoes
  • Country Village Market -Frozen berries, greens, pakoras
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens, potatoes, zucchini, cucumber
  • Your Wildest Foods – foraged mushrooms, dried teas and fresh mushrooms
  • Sweet Earth Organics – carrots

Cheese & Dairy

  • The Local Churn – hand churned gourmet butter

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 – purslane, onions, chives, rhubarb, eggs, kale

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

  • Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Simply Scones – traditional English style scones
  • Sable Shortbread – tasty yummy specialty shortbread
  • Half Pint Pies – frozen mini pies to take home and bake
  • Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava

Snacks

 

  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)
  • Aslan Chai – Delicious, warm chai lattes

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Disco Cheetah – Korean fusion tacos and rice bowls
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – salmon burgers
  • Country Village Market – yummy pakoras!

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Jam Shack Preservery – savoury spreads and jams
  • Old Country Pierogi –frozen pierogies (gluten free and vegan options available)
  • Muy Rico – salsas, mayonaise, mole sauces, tortilla chips and corn tortillas
  • James Lewis Foods – granola bars packed full of good stuff
  • Livi & K – Raw Granola clusters packed full of flavours
  • Sidney’s Smokehouse – locally made jerky
  • KICS Lemonade – refreshing lemonade syrups and marmalades
  • BobAli – tasty dips and hummus spreads
  • Honey Bee Zen Apiary – New West honey and honey infused products
  • Anne’s Gallery -jams, chutneys and preserves and Spiced Peach Jam!

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

 

  • New World Felting -beautifully made felted scarves & hats
  • Ildiko Jewelry – handforged sterling silver jewelry
  • Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun crosstiches
  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie

Health, Beauty & Services

  • Purely Clean – an all natural way to clean your home

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

 

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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First Time Ever: Farm to Long Table Dinner in the Park

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The park

Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Tipperary Park as we host, for the first time ever, a long table dinner full to the brim with local vendor products. We’ve partnered with local catering company Fiesta Creative Catering to offer an evening to remember. Tickets are just $45 and include a three course meal served family style at our long table under the big tent in the park. The table decor has been generously provided by The Bloom Bloom Room.

Menu

Salads

Caprese Salad featuring locally grown vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a balsamic reduction
Hundred Mile Salad with kale, spinach, beets, goat cheese, and candied pecans

Entrées

Char-grilled wild caught BC salmon with a roasted pineapple salsa
Mushroom-hunter grilled Rockweld Farm chicken breasts
Mozzarella-ricotta stuffed agnolotti with a roasted garlic or mild spiced tomato sauce

Served with two sides:

Roasted in-season local vegetables and grilled corn on the cob from Fraser Valley

Desserts and Beverages

Assorted tarts from Sweet Thea or gluten free brownies from Delish Gluten Free Bakery

Our three course meal will be accompanied by non-alcoholic mixed drinks featuring shrubs from Mixers and Elixirs and a glass of white or red wine from Pacific Breeze Winery

This farm-to-long-table meal is a part of Feast on the Fraser, a Tourism New West multi-day celebration of foods produced along the fertile Fraser Valley. Many of our vendors are situated in the Fraser Valley, and their livelihoods depend on it. As well, the Fraser River is an integral part of New Westminster’s identity. We are so pleased to be able to offer this special dinner in conjunction with so many local producers and hope you’ll join us to experience a one-of-a-kind type of picnic.

Tickets and Event Info here.  

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August 11 Market Day

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It’s Pride Week in our lovely City! Come by the market to celebrate and recognize our LGBTQ+ community. Wear bright colours, take part in our Pride Pie Contest or buy a slice to support our Pride Society. To view our New West Pride Accessibility Audit click on the link here.

This week our vendors are letting their colours shine:

  • Ripple Creek Organic Farm will have a special on Rainbow chard, 2 for $5.00
  • Growing Fresh will be making Rainbow Popsicles
  • Visit Anne’s Gallery to check out her sweaters of many colours
  • Lighten Up Jewels has Rainbow/Chakra bracelets in 3 styles, retailing for $25.00
    AND Rainbow/Chakra Lightcatcher/Pendulums also for $25.00!

What’s happening at the market this week?

Pride Pie Contest

Sign up for our Pride Pie Contest to win market money and a pretty shiny ribbon!

Services

Let Tanner take your cares away! Tanner is providing chair massages at the market for $1 a minute.

Entertainment

Yoga

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • Chill out in our Baby/Parent “lounge” on the grass (free)
  • Fun crafty craft with Music Box New West (free)
  • Get a special creation made by Korki the Clown ($)

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, eggplants, greens, sweet red peppers, garlic, apples, heirloom tomatoes
  • Ripple Creek Organics – chard, kale, beets, nugget potatoes, zucchini, brocoli, green onions, green beans, fresh garlic, cabbage, cucumber, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – pea shoots, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts, parsley, green onions, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, rainbow chard, purple cabbage, broccoli, scallopini, scallions, sunflower shoots, wheat grass, transparent apples, kohlrabi, potatoes, cucumber, castile soap (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm – lettuce greens, carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, kale
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries, apricots, peaches, plum, apricots, apples
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries zucchinis, nugget potatoes, green beans, wax beans
  • 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, green onions, baby cucumbers, zucchini, fava beans, snap peas, carrots
  • Country Village Market – blueberries, strawberries
  • Rancho Los Andes – tomatoes
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens, potatoes
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel and porcini mushrooms

Cut Flowers

  • Rancho Los Andes – expertly made bouquets for you to enjoy

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 – wild blackberries, purslane, onions, chives, rhubarb, eggs, kale

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

  • Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Guilt Free Gluttony – guilt free allergen friendly desserts
  • Feeding Change – raw coconut cakes, ganaches and decadent desserts

Coffee & Snacks

  • Handworks Coffee – hot and cold pour over coffee
  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Gypsy Trunk Gourmet Fare – vegan burritos sausages and more!
  • D-Original Sausage House – sausages, bratwurst, salamis, pretzel buns
  • Country Village Market – delicious pakoras
  • Wheelhouse Seafoods – salmon burgers
  • Rocky Point Ice Cream – locally made ice cream by the cone or pint

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

  • Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender
  • Sidney Smoke House – locally made jerky
  • Seedibles – all natural seasoning that boost nutrition in meals
  • Growing Fresh – popsicles, granola and raw vegan foods

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Anne’s Gallery – jams, chutneys and preserves
  • BobAli – hummus, olive tapenades and delicious spreads
  • Lilise Applesauce – gourmet applesauce
  • The Raw Guy – kale chips and more
  • Chanthorn Orchids & Thai Sauces – tasty sauces for authentic Thai dishes
  • Old Country Perogi – frozen perogies (gluten free and vegan options available)

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Anne’s Gallery – hand knit Irish sweaters
  • Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun crosstiches
  • Lighten Up Jewels – timeless pieces made by Holly

Wine, Beer & Spirits

  • Blind Tiger Winery – Lake Country wines
  • Dragon Mist Distillery – locally made vodka and gin

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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2016 Pride Pie Contest

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pride pie

On August 11th we will be hosting our fifth annual pie bake off. Entries will be judged by several categories. 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.

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!

Judges

Julia Klymenko, RCFM Board Member
Peter Leblanc, BCAFM Coupon Program Manager
Mike Tiney, New West Pride Representative
Dale Darychuk, I Buy New West

Rules for Submission

  1. Fruit pies only please. No dairy filling.
  2. Register by filling out the online form or at the info booth during the market.  You’ll need to include a list of ingredients.  The ingredients will not be disclosed but are required  to comply with the Fraser Health Authority regulations.
  3. Register as many pies as you like.
  4. Bring your pie in a disposable pan or clearly label the baking dish including your phone number.
  5. Please submit your pie on Aug 11 by 5:00 pm.
  6. The competition is open to everyone, including board members, vendors and volunteers.

Judging will take place from 5:30 – 6:00 pm. The winners will be announced at 6:15 pm.  Good luck and happy baking!

July 7th Market Day

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Carrots

So many tasty things showing up at the market this week! For fruit you’ll find all sorts of goodies from berries to… wait for it… early APPLES! We also have all your staple veggies to fill your fridge for the week including carrots, potatoes, greens and more. Make RCFM your first stop when it comes to grocery shopping, we have the freshest produce around, picked fresh that morning.

We also have some tasty options for dinner. Stay and eat a delicious meal from one of our food trucks, Disco Cheetah or Meet 2 Eat. We also have freshly made pakoras at the Country Village Market stand. After you’re done shopping pick up a bottle of wine from Pacific Breeze Winery and head on home.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

Yoga

  • Free yoga class (weather dependent) from 5:15 to 6:15 sponsored by Diane Haynes Yoga

For the Kids

  • Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
  • Chill out in our Baby/Parent “lounge” on the grass (free)
  • Make a crafty craft with our friends at The Music Box NW (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, sweet red peppers
  • Ripple Creek Organics – blueberries, lettuce, spinach, salad mix, plant starts, radish, garlic scapes, chard, kale, nugget potatoes, fava beans, zucchini, broccoli, green onions, snap peas, green beans, fresh garlic (Certified Organic)
  • Ossome Acres – radishes, pea shoots, spinach, arugula, oak leaf lettuce, eggs, raw walnuts, parsley, flowers, green onions, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, rainbow chard (Certified Organic)
  • Bose & Sons Family Farm –  Carrot, Kale (Green, Red, Black), Kohlrabi, Lettuce (Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Green Butter, Red Butter, Romaine), Potato (White/New, Red, Russet, Sieglinde), Radish
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries, apricots, peaches
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries zucchinis, nugget potatoes, peas, peppers
  • Zaklan Heritage Farms – Cherries, peaches, 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, baby cucumbers, zucchini, fava beans
  • Country Village Market – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel mushrooms

Perennials & Cut Flowers 

  • Rancho Los Andes – gorgeous cut flower bouquets
  • 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
  • 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

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

Bakery

  • Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava
  • Solodko Bakery – Ukrainian bakery with sweet buns
  • Simply Scones – traditional English style scones
  • Sable Shortbread – tasty yummy specialty shortbread

Coffee & Snacks

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

  • Disco Cheetah – fusion Korean food truck
  • Meet 2 Eat – Middle Eastern foods including falafel and shwarma!
  • Country Village Market – delicious 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
  • Growing Fresh – granola and raw vegan foods

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Aldergrove Jam & Preserves – jams, chutneys and preserves
  • Urbani Foods – cured meats, risotto balls and more
  • BobAli – your favourite dips and spreads
  • 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
  • Chef T Catering – delicious wraps for you to take home

Health and Beauty

  • Purely Clean – an all natural way to clean your home

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie
  • Stones & Weaves – hand made leather and gemstone jewelry
  • New World Felting – beautifully made felted scarves & hats

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

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