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August 11 Market Day

August 10, 2016 By newwestfarmers

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

  • Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage presents Norine Braun.

Yoga

  • Free yoga class 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)
  • 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:

rolandkaulfuss logo

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Featured, Next Market, Uncategorized Tagged With: eat local, farmers market, kids activities, new west pride, pie contest

2016 Pride Pie Contest

August 2, 2016 By newwestfarmers

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!

Filed Under: Blog, Buying local, Events, Featured, Uncategorized Tagged With: farmers market, new west pride, pie contest

July 7th Market Day

July 5, 2016 By newwestfarmers

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

  • Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage presents Chris Ronald.

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

  • Handworks Coffee Studio – hot pour over coffee
  • Gary’s Kettlecorn – kettle corn (traditional and caramel)
  • Mollie’s Minis – hot mini donuts made on site!

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

  • Pacific Breeze Winery – New West’s own garage winery

Special Thanks to our Music Stage Sponsor Roland Kaulfuss:

rolandkaulfuss logo

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Featured, Next Market, Uncategorized

Call for Junior Vendors

June 27, 2016 By newwestfarmers

juniorvendors

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”

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Featured, Uncategorized Tagged With: buy local, farmers market, junior vendors, kids

June 2 Market Day

May 31, 2016 By newwestfarmers

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

  • Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage presents Rachael Chatoor.

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

  • Sweet Thea Cakes – tarts, pies, cookies and cakes
  • Samaya Delights – turmeric muffins, baklava
  • Feeding Change – raw vegan desserts

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:

rolandkaulfuss logo

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Next Market, Uncategorized

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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.

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