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The warmer weather is a reminder that farmers’ markets are beginning to open all over Simcoe County.

This list of farmers’ markets throughout the region should provide plenty of access to fresh, local, in-season produce, delicious preserves and foods, baked goods, hand-crafted artisan specialities. Enjoy some live entertainment too.

Alliston Farmers’ Market

You’ll find baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, crafts, plants, local potato chips, meats, and of course, fruits and veggies from local farmers.

Location: Corner of Victoria and Mill Streets
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, May 12 to October 27
Don’t miss: Local entertainment and barbeque
www.allistonbia.com/farmers-market-2/

Angus Farmers’ Market

Started in 2016 as an Edible Essa initiative, the market aims to share a growing experience; raised locally, organically grown and healthy foods while building friendships and cross-pollinating ideas.
Location: In front of the Essa Library
Hours: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16 & 30, September 13 & 27
Don’t miss: Tons of fresh local in-season produce and hand crafted artisanal pieces.
www.angusfarmersmarket.ca

Barrie Farmers’ Market

Established in 1846, Barrie Farmers’ Market is older than Canada itself. Held on the premises of Barrie City Hall, an official bill protects the City’s right to an acre of land and a Market House for the Barrie Farmers’ Market.

Location: Barrie City Hall, Collier & Mulcaster Streets
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 am to noon, year-round
Don’t miss: Mothers Day at the Market May 12, Let’s Get Growing event May 19, Day of the Honeybee May 26.
www.barriefarmersmarket.ca

Bradford Farmers’ Market

Featuring 22 vendors offering produce fresh picked from the Holland Marsh and other local farms, locally produced meats, eggs, preserves, honey and baked goods.
Location: Bradford Library and Cultural Centre Parking lot, 425 Holland Street W.

Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, May 26 to Dec 22
Don’t miss: Explore the woodcrafts and polymer clay jewelry stands, catch live music by Russ Clayton and enjoy monthly food feature events.
www.bradfordfarmersmarket.ca

Burls Creek Farmers’ Market – OK Fridays

This farmers’ market offers a wide range of farm fresh produce and a variety of ready-to-eat foods, alongside local bakeries, artisanal producers, and craft makers.

Location: Burls Creek Event Grounds, Oro-Medonte
Hours: Fridays, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, May 25 to Thanksgiving
Don’t miss: Talented musicians take to the hand-crafted peacock stage weekly.
www.burlscreek.com/ok-friday

Creemore Farmers’ Market

The market sells a wide variety of seasonal fruit, vegetables, meats and herbs direct from the farmers of Clearview Township. You can also find cheeses, baked goods, preserves, organics and international cuisine.

Location: Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street E.
Hours: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving
Don’t miss: A Canada Day strawberry shortcake festival and the market’s birthday celebration Sep 8.
https://creemorefarmersmarket.ca

Collingwood Downtown Farmers’ Market

The Collingwood market features produce vendors, local baked goods, crafts and artwork. Boasting a 100 mile market vision, visitors can be sure they are buying local from farmers within 100 mile radius.

Location: Corner of Second and Pine Street
Hours: Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving
Don’t miss: Be sure to check out the children’s activities, musicians and demonstrations.
www.collingwooddowntown.com/farmers-market

Innisfil Farmers’ Market

This year marks the eighth annual Innisfil Farmers’ Market. It was established as an inspiring Innisfil 2020 Initiative to support local agri-business and provide the residents of Innisfil with a greater opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown foods.

Location: Innisfil Recreation Complex (back lot), 7315 Yonge Street
Hours: Thursdays, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, June 7 to October 4
Don’t Miss: Live entertainment, fresh barbeque and an opening day butter tart festival.
www.innisfilfarmersmarket.ca

Midland Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market

The Midland Farmers’ Market is open to all visitors featuring: fresh local produce, fish, meats, cheese, flowers, preserves, baked goods, herbs and plants combined with unique artisans, jewellery, clothing, fabric art, home decor, leather, wood, garden, arts, crafts, and antiques of all kinds.

Location: Corner of Bayshore Drive and Midland Avenue
Hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, outdoors Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving, inside the Huronia Museum October to May
Don’t Miss: Check out the area dedicated to used musical instruments, books, reused items, vintage and flea market finds with a variety of new items each week.

www.midlandfarmersmarket.ca & www.sgbfarmersmarkets.com

New Lowell Farmers’ Market

Enjoy a mid-week classic farmers’ market shopping from numerous local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, preserves and artisan displays.

Location: New Lowell Recreation Park, County Rd 9, Clearview
Hours: Wednesdays, 5:30 pm to dusk, June 6 to August 29
Don’t Miss: This hidden gem stop on the Apple Pie Trail!
New Lowell Farmers’ Market

Newmarket Farmers’ Market

Farmers, vendors and volunteers create a hive of activity reminiscent of the town’s early years as a new market. Buy farm-fresh produce, home-made baking and hand-made crafts.

Location: Newmarket Riverwalk Commons on the corner of Doug Duncan Drive and Timothy Street
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, May 5 to October 27
Don’t Miss: Horse drawn wagon rides and fun-filled entertainment, including live music almost every week!
www.newmarketfarmersmarket.com

Orillia Farmers’ Market

The Orillia Farmers’ Market is one of Ontario’s longest running farmers’ markets, with its roots going back to 1842 first operating at the waterfront. It offers fresh-picked produce in season, naturally-raised meats, as well as a variety of yummy baked goods and ready-to-eat treats in a sociable atmosphere.

Location: Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga Street W.
Hours: Saturdays, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, year-round
Don’t miss: Local musicians in the Market Café, The Sugar Garden all natural baked treats, and a “Steak n’ Guiness” pie from Rosie Rain Meat
Orillia Farmers’ Market

Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market

Check out over 50 farmers and producers who “Make it, bake it, or grow it.” Find everything from local artisans, food, flowers and plants, fruit and vegetables, preservers and condiments, specialty farm products and vendors.

Location: ODAS Fairgrounds, 4500 Fairgrounds Road, Severn
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, year-round
Don’t miss: Special events year-round including a butter tart festival May 19.
www.orilliafairgroundsfarmersmarket.ca

Pentanguishene Bayside Soiree

At the beautiful outdoor Amphitheatre at Parc Rotary Champlain Wendat Park, join in for a fun-filled soiree every Friday! There is a selection of fresh Ontario-grown produce, meats, plants, and herbs, home-made baked goods, preserves and honey along with local artists and crafts.

Location: Amphitheatre at Parc Rotary Champlain Wendat Park, 8 Owen Street
Hours: Fridays, 4:30 pm to 8 pm, June 1 to August 31
Don’t Miss: Local musicians and bands performing on the stage every Friday evening.

Penetanguishene Bayside Soiree

Springwater-Elmvale Farmers’ Market

The market features in-season produce, crafts, gifts, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, fruits and vegetables and more from Springwater and Simcoe County.

Location: Knox building parking lot, 35 Queen Street W., Elmvale
Hours: Fridays, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, June 15 to September 28
Don’t Miss: Check out the wares of local artisans and crafters.

Springwater-Elmvale Farmers’ Market

Stayner Farmers’ Market: Music, Market and Park It

A unique gathering place to enjoy an evening of festivities including local foods, crafts, music and programs provided by local entrepreneurs, entertainers and educators.

Location: Stayner Station Park, 7259 Hwy 26
Hours: Thursdays 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, June through August
Don’t Miss: Take some time to see the display of classic cars and trucks.
farmersmarketsontario.com/market/stayner-music-market-and-park-it/

Wasaga Beach Farmers Market

This market offers fresh, local, and sustainable foods from the surrounding area and highlights crafts and wares from local artisans.

Location: Spruce Street Parking Lot, Beach 1
Hours: Tuesdays, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, May 29 to September 25
Don’t Miss: Stop by to see the arts and crafts from Jayde’s Junkyard Jems.
http://mainstreetfarmersmarket.info/

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