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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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July 14th Market Day

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This Thursday is going to be a lovely day in Tipperary Park, come and take advantage of the dry weather and pick up some groceries! NOW is the time to purchase BLUEBERRIES to preserve for the year. Buy them in pints, 5lb, or 10lb lots. Don’t wait too much longer or else they will disappear from market and you will miss out on preserving local berries to eat year round!

What’s happening at the market this week?

Junior Vendors Market

The Arts Council of New Westminster is sponsoring our Junior Vendor Market this week. We love giving young people an opportunity to become entrepreneurs. Please stop by their tables this Thursday and support a young New West artist.

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 NW (free)

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, brocoli, 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 – lettuce greens, carrots, potatoes
  • Harvest Direct Farms – Cherries, apricots, peaches, plum, apricots, nectarines
  • Fresh Quality Produce Ltd – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries 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, baby cucumbers, zucchini, fava beans
  • Country Village Market – raspberries, blueberries
  • Nutrigreens – microgreens
  • RCFM Merchandise Stall – Dried morel 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 – raspberries, purslane

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

  • Gypsy Trunk Gourmet Fare – vegan burritos sausages and more!
  • D-Original Sausage House – sausages, bratwurst, salamis, pretzel buns
  • Country Village Market – delicious pakoras

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
  • Simply Delish Soups & Salads – premade mixes ready for you to make at home
  • James Lewis Foods – granola bars packed full of good stuff
  • Seedibles – all natural seasoning that boost nutrition in meals
  • Growing Fresh – granola and raw vegan foods

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

  • Anne’s Gallery – jams, chutneys and preserves
  • BobAli – hummus, olive tapenades and delicious spreads
  • Jam Shack Preservery – savoury spreads
  • Lilise Applesauce – gourmet applesauce
  • Ostro Organics – cold pressed oils
  • 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)

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

  • Anne’s Gallery – hand knit Irish sweaters
  • Bits & Keys – funky jewelry and fun crosstiches
  • Stones & Weaves – hand made leather and gemstone jewelry
  • Ildiko Jewelry – handforged sterling silver jewelry

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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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:

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Fraser River Discovery Centre

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At our opening market, you’ll see a booth from the Fraser River Discovery Centre. New Westminster exists because of the mighty Fraser, and the FRDC strives to educate you on everything Fraser. They’re bringing a fish kite craft for kids and a learning booth and will be on hand to answer all your questions.

“Running from the Rockies to the Pacific Ocean, the Fraser River has shaped the province of BC. Learn about the ecology, the history, the culture, the communities and the industry of the Mighty Fraser River! Not far from the Expo Skytrain line, and along the boardwalk at New Westminster Quay, the Fraser River Discovery Centre features a gift shop, a large exhibit gallery, a theatre and a full range of public and school programs.”

The Fraser River Discovery Centre is located right on (what else) the Fraser, at the Quay, at 788 Quayside Drive.

  • Telephone 604-521-8401
  • Fax 604-521-9401
  • Email Info@fraserriverdiscovery.org

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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.