Starting on Saturday, May 2, the weekly Summer Farmers鈥� Market provides an opportunity to soak up the sunshine, stock up your pantry, and chat with those who bake, make or grow the products.
You鈥檒l find everything from fresh vegetables to local chicken, eggs, honey and beef, as well as homemade bread, sweet treats, snacks and hot food. There are also local crafts from unique jewelry to handmade soaps, candles and paintings at the market, which is located downtown at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Victoria Street.
More than half the vendors come from Squamish itself, and the rest are from other parts of 小蓝视频, with some coming as far afield as 100 Mile House and the Okanagan just to be part of Squamish for the day, said market manager Carolyn Morris.
In addition to 62 market stalls, there鈥檚 also live music each week from funk and fiddle, to Latin grooves and children鈥檚 tunes. There鈥檚 also a slot for local performers this year including dancers, drummers and storytelling by local First Nations people.
It鈥檚 a fun, welcoming atmosphere that invites you to stay for a while, said Morris. 鈥淲hat I hear consistently from people is that they really love the strong community feel of the market. It brings people together,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e really strive to become a come, shop and stay market. There鈥檚 no need to hurry out of there. Come and connect with the community, visit the Community Booth, see what鈥檚 going on. Talk to the vendors, talk to people who live in the community, and enjoy the performers that we have every week.鈥�
A 鈥榃hat鈥檚 In鈥� booth which offers ideas on how to transform the local produce in your basket into delicious dishes at home. 鈥淲e theme it around produce that people are aware of and that they know is good for them, but maybe aren鈥檛 sure how to use,鈥� said Morris. 鈥淭ypically like Swiss chard or sunchokes, which are really exiting but people always ask, 鈥榃hat do you do with them?鈥� It鈥檚 really hands-on and both kids and adult-friendly.鈥�
For more food inspiration, keep an eye out for the 鈥楥hef to Market鈥� booth happening intermittently throughout the summer, when local chefs demonstrate how to prepare delicious dishes from produce available at the market that day.
Other events are held at the market throughout the summer, including Farmer Appreciation Day, when local producers receive extra love for their dedication and hard work.
The Squamish Farmers鈥� Market is open each Saturday starting May 2 until Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
