This week marks our return to our summer home in Tipperary Park. We are making Thursday an extra special day as we taking part in the LitFest NewWest literary festival! We have seven authors and a book committee joining us at the market so not only will you be able to purchase groceries but you can also pick up a new book or two.

Our farmers will have veggie starts to share with you for your garden. If you are a little behind on your planting here is your chance to catch up!

Make the most of your market shop by preserving the fresh spring produce. We have a few tips and tricks listed for you on extending the uses of greens, radishes and herbs.

This summer we’d love to encourage you to include our farmers market in your weekly meal planning. Below you’ll find a list of our vendors and products and a downloadable shopping list. We also have meal planning tips on cooking three proteins in the oven at once and how to make salad in jars for weekly lunches.

What’s happening at the market this week?

Entertainment

• Roland Kaulfuss Music Stage presents Lynn Stewart

FREE Food

• We’re celebrating our first summer market day with free cake from Sweet Thea.

For the Kids

• Have fun in our Mini Farmers Market play area (free)
• Music Box New West hosts a crafty activity under their tent (free)
• Balloon Creations with 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 – greens, eggplants
• Crisp Organics – fresh greens (Certified Organic)
• Ossome Acres – Winter squash, Kale, kalettes, Brussel sprouts, Micro greens, Spinach, Herbs, Hand milled soap, Walnuts (Certified Organic)
• Zaklan Heritage Farms – Pac choi, Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, mini gem head lettuce, baby beets, radishes (all sorts), salad mix, mustard greens, arugula, swiss chard, kale, baby kale, spinach, mint, sage, oregano, thyme
• Nutrigreens – microgreens

Perennials & Potted Vegetable Plants 

• Van Paridon – shade perennials plants for the garden
• Greendale Herb & Vine – potted vegetable plants
• Zaklan Heritage Farm – potted vegetable starts for the garden

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
• 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
• Urban Digs Farm – sausages and pork products all made locally
• Wheelhouse Seafoods – seafood pasta, crab cakes and frozen wild caught fish
• 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-style buns with cherries, blueberries, apple; poppy seed rolls, chocolate rolls
• Simply Scones – traditional English style scones
• Half Pint Pies – frozen mini pies to take home and bake

Coffee & Snacks

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

Food Trucks & Eat On Site

• Gypsy Trunk – vegan burritos, quesidallas and sausages
• Cheeses Crust – gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches
• Rain City Juicery – cold pressed juice made in New West
• Country Village Market – traditional pakoras
• Rocky Point Ice Cream – artisan ice cream, pints available!

Prepared Food (Dry Goods & Seasonings)

• Simply Delish Soup & Salad – dry soup and salad mixes to make easy meals
• The Salt Dispensary – salted caramels, smoked salts and pepper mixes
• Seedibles – all natural super seed seasoning for added protein, fats and fibre to kids meals
• Greendale Herb & Vine – Nuts (hazelnuts), Muesli, Infused Vinegars, Popcorn Kernels, Herbal Teas, Dried Lavender

Prepared Foods (Pantry Staples)

• Anne’s Gallery – jams, chutneys, pickled veggies and preserves
• Honeybee Centre – 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)

Health and Beauty

• Mediterra Soaps – soaps and personal care products

Jewelry & Artisan Crafts

• Anne’s Gallery – hand knit Irish sweaters
• Stones & Weaves – jewelry featuring leather and gem stones
• Brenda’s Baubles – handmade jewerly created by Brenda
• Quality Oak Accents – hand crafted cutting boards by Louie
• 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: