Big wheel keep on turnin’! [Turnin'!] Proud Mary keep on burnin’! [Burnin'!] Rollin’! Rollin’! Rollin’ on a river! 

 

Yes, this week we’re celebrating the wheeled things in our lives with a special market dedicated to the pedal powered, rollin’, spinnin’ wheels in our lives. Farmers and food producers see a lot of wheels as critical to their jobs: tractors, mills, spinning wheels… wheels are a natural part of food production. We thought we’d also celebrate other wheeled goodies – wagons, bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters, and tricycles. Don’t miss the Kids’ (of all ages) Wheeled Parade at 6PM. Meet at the entrance to the walkway on Third Street, by the tennis club with your decorated and festooned wheeled transport. An RCFM representative will be there to line you up and get you going! Participants will parade along the walkway, into the market, and up to the northern grassy area, and receive fresh kettlecorn and fresh apple juice at the end of the parade.

As well, we’ll be hosting a few organizations and groups dedicated to bikes and other wheeled things. The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, an amazing two day bike ride through the Pacific Northwest, will be on hand to provide info about the 2012 Ride. The Tour de Coast team from Cops for Cancer, with representation from New Westminster police officers, will be there spinning, spinning, spinning, hoping to make their donation goal before they head out on the big ride to support pediatric cancers. We’re also excited that New West Cycle, long a supporter of the farmers market, will be there to offer guidance on how to do some basic bike maintenance on your steed, and Fraser River Bike Tours will be on hand to provide info about what sort of tours they offer. As well, the New Westminster chapter of the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition will be available with info on bike routes and how to make cycling a larger part of your life.

Our musical guest this week is popular favourite Ron Ulrich. Our music at the market is sponsored by the great people at the Heritage Grill. Be sure to check out the kids area with crafts sponsored by local realtor Derrick Thornhill, and stop by to see our facepainter Allyson to get your arm or face painted. Stop by to see what the folks from the Royal City Gogos are working on. And don’t forget about the cookbook swap! It was so popular when we introduced it a few weeks ago, we’ve decided to include this as a regular fixture at all non rainy markets for the rest of the season. Look for it up at the info table and feel free to bring your unwanted cookbooks to swap for cookbooks from our stash. It’s a book for a book of approximate equal value, or you can buy a book for a minimum $2 donation.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood for free along Royal Avenue, Queens Avenue, or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Cyclists can drop bikes off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market for safekeeping. Don’t forget to check out our cool new merchandise – we are now selling reusable produce bags made locally by the people at Carebags.

A list of all vendors attending the September 15th market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of September 13th.

Eat On Site

• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Mollie’s Minis – delightful and yummy mini donuts and other treats
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread
• Rizalina’s Juice – fresh made juice to order
• Samosa Guy - hot vegetarian samosas and pakoras, as well as frozen take home samosas

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Maples’ Sugar Shack - maple syrup products
• Take a Fancy Chocolates and Sweets – handmade chocolates right from scratch

Local Crafters

• Alma Valle Fine Silver Jewelry – handcrafted sterling silver original jewelry
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• The Other Eden - cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products

Gardening

• Agnes Warmerdam – daffodil bulbs
• i-Dig Gardening – soil amenders and compost additions

RCFM is having a special market next week to celebrate everything wheeled and self propelled! As a part of the celebration, we’re having an all-wheel parade at 6PM and invite all kids of all ages to decorate their wheeled transports (bikes, scooters, wagons, trikes, wheelchairs, strollers, you name it) and join us for a parade!

Parade goers will start at 6PM at the entrance to the walkway on 3^rd Street on the other side of Tipperary Park (an RCFM volunteer will be there to point the way) and participants will wheel through the park and into the market, head up the market and end in the grassy area above the market. Popcorn treats and apple juice provided after the parade. See below for a route map.

Also on hand will be local bike shop New West Cycle to give pointers on how to perform minor tuneups on your bike, The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer with info about the 2012 Ride and how to sign up, the New Westminster Chapter of the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, as well as other businesses and groups promoting cycling. Check back for more details as they are finalized.

We hope you are able to join us at the Wheeled Market! Vendor lineup and other details to be posted as soon as they are confirmed. See you at the market!

As I write this, it is the first day back to school for most kids in our area and this past week has been fantastic summer weather to end their vacations on a great note. Some of our volunteers will be back to school too, and we wanted to take a few minutes to say thanks to them for all their hard work over their summer break. Many of our farmers have lost their interns and apprentices as well, as they return back to their universities and colleges to continue their agricultural schooling. But, the food is still growing, the market is still going strong, and the weather will hopefully continue for another few weeks.

Our musical guest this week is courtesy of Redrick Sultan, a four piece funk jazz band. Our music at the market is sponsored by the great people at the Heritage Grill. Be sure to check out the kids area with crafts sponsored by local realtor Derrick Thornhill, and stop by to see our facepainter Allyson to get your arm or face painted. Stop by to see what the folks from the Lower Mainland Purpose Society are working on. And don’t forget about the cookbook swap! it was so popular when we introduced it two weeks ago, we’ve decided to include this as a regular fixture at all non rainy markets for the rest of the season. Look for it up at the info table and feel free to bring your unwanted cookbooks to swap for cookbooks from our stash. It’s a book for a book of approximate equal value, or you can buy a book for a minimum $2 donation.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood for free along Royal Avenue, Queens Avenue, or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Cyclists can drop bikes off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market for safekeeping. Don’t forget to check out our cool new merchandise – we are now selling reusable produce bags made locally by the people at Carebags.

A list of all vendors attending the September 8th market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of September 6th.

Eat On Site

• Gina’s Greek Food – locally made Greek food including spanokapita and souvlaki (including vegetarian options!)
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Mollie’s Minis – delightful and yummy mini donuts and other treats
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread
• Rizalina’s Juice – fresh made juice to order
• Samosa Guy - hot vegetarian samosas and pakoras, as well as frozen take home samosas

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• Ace Curries To Go – curry sauces
• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Anne’s Gallery – Jams, jellies & knitting
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Jane’s Honey Bees – honey and other bee products
• Momma Nellie’s Goodies – Salsa, crisps, and cranberry jelly
• Simply Delish Soup Co - layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs

Local Crafters

• Black Bamboo Artisans – hand made glazed pottery and knitting
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• The Other Eden - cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products

Gardening

• NEW Agnes Warmerdam – daffodil bulbs for fall planting

 

Can you believe there are only a few weeks left in the market season? Our last summer market is 7 short weeks away. This week, we’re looking for input on our upcoming winter market and if you have a free few moments, please fill out our survey about the winter market. We’re deep in the planning stages and are about to release the application form for vendors, so stay tuned!

This week at the market we are pleased to offer up the very-popular cookbook swap. Bring your used cookbooks that have become boring and tired, and swap for something new. It works simple: book for an approximately equal valued book. If you don’t have any cookbooks to swap, don’t despair – we’ll sell books out of our stash for a $2 donation each. Books will be located at the info table at the top of the market.

Our musical guest this week is accomplished accordionist Chris Messytone. Our music at the market is sponsored by the great people at the Heritage Grill. Be sure to check out the kids area with crafts sponsored by local realtor Derrick Thornhill, and say hi to our facepainter Allyson, back from her vacation and ready to paint your face or arm. Stop by to see what the folks from the New Westminster Hyack Festival Association are working on.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood for free along Royal Avenue, Queens Avenue, or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market for safekeeping. Don’t forget to check out our cool new merchandise – we are now selling reusable produce bags made locally by the people at Carebags.

A list of all vendors attending the August 25th market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of August 22nd.

Eat On Site

• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Icy Freshpops - gourmet locally made popsicles (weather pending)
• Mollie’s Minis – delightful and yummy mini donuts and other treats
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread
• Rizalina’s Juice – fresh made juice to order
• Samosa Guy - hot vegetarian samosas and pakoras, as well as frozen take home samosas

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Canwest Farms – blueberries in 5 and 10 pound cartons
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Anne’s Gallery – Jams, jellies & knitting
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Jane’s Honey Bees – honey and other bee products
• Nonna Pia’s Gourmet Sauces – balsamic based sauces
• Simply Delish Soup Co - layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs
• Take a Fancy Chocolates and Sweets – handmade chocolates right from scratch

Local Crafters

• Clothespins for Clean Air – Karleigh donates all her profits to the BC Lung Association
• Fishpond for Memories – a fun fishin’ game made by Christian with proceeds to the Alzheimer Society of BC
• Magnetite Jewelry by Gina – magnetite jewelry custom fit
• Quality Oak Accents – Fine wood creations

 

 

This week’s market is about celebrating the colour green! Here are some of our favourite green things you can find at the market this week: peas, carrot tops, cupcake sprinkles, basil (oh my goodness – the basil!), guacamole, fused glass necklaces,  peppers, zebra tomatoes, Swarovski crystals, scented soaps, lettuce, corn husks, macarons (two kinds of green ones!), antipasto, dill… what else is on your list?

Musical guests this week are just being comfirmed and we’ll publish who it is once we find out. Our music at the market is sponsored by the great people at the Heritage Grill. Be sure to check out the kids area with crafts sponsored by local realtor Derrick Thornhill, and stop by to see what the folks from the Royal City Gogos are working on.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood for free or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of all vendors attending the August 18th market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of August 16th.

• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Mollie’s Minis – delightful and yummy mini donuts and other treats
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread
• Rizalina’s Juice – fresh made juice to order
• Samosa Guy - hot vegetarian samosas and pakoras, as well as frozen take home samosas

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Canwest Farms – blueberries in 5 and 10 pound cartons
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce
• Training Wheels Farm – locally produced on a 2 acre plot in Surrey

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• High Crow Gluten Free Foods – celiac friendly gluten free baking
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• Ace Curries To Go – curry sauces
• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Maples’ Sugar Shack - maple syrup products
• Simply Delish Soup Co - layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs

Local Crafters

• Alma Valle Fine Silver Jewelry – handcrafted sterling silver original jewelry
• Dingolay Glass Creations - African and Caribbean fused glass jewelry
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• The Magpie’s Nest – stunning hand made jewelry in silver
• The Other Eden - cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products
• Quality Oak Accents – Fine wood creations

Once in the summer and once more in the winter we offer a special day to say thank you to our members by giving special discounts at selected vendors and including extra special activities. That market is finally upon us this week, August 11th. All members are encouraged to come out and enjoy the market – and memberships are available for just $10 for those who have not yet taken the plunge in supporting the market.

First up, enjoy a coffee or tea on us by showing your membership card at the info booth and receive a coupon good for one drip coffee or bag tea from Gogo Java. Armed with your membership card, receive 5% off at Celyddon Farms (all those delightful certified organic cherry tomatoes!), discounts on salsa at Momma Nellie’s ($7 per jar or 3 for $20), last year’s pricing on kettlecorn from Gary’s Kettlecorn, $2 off all larger Sirloin Tip or Baron of Beef roasts from Outwest Ranches, 10% off all purchases (from now till the end of the season) at Red Barn Plants and Produce, 10% off all purchases at The Other Eden, 10% off all purchases over $5 at French Made Baking, and 1$ off all 1kg tubs of honey at Jane’s Honeybees.  Stay tuned for deals from Ace Curries, Gourmet Savories, Samosa Guy and Glen Valley Organic plus other deals as we are able to pin down before the market starts. Look for a sign just like this in vendor stalls.

 

We’re also thrilled to be kicking off the 2011 New Westminster Cultural Crawl – this event takes place August 13th and 14th at various locations throughout the city. Look for Art in the Park artists and don’t forget to grab a brochure from the info desk to plan your weekend’s cultural activities. The Cultural Crawl is a great way to check out some of the local studios and be a tourist in your own town.

Our musical guest this week is the ever-popular Ron Ulrich- our music at the market is sponsored by the great people at the Heritage Grill. Be sure to check out the kids area with crafts sponsored by local realtor Derrick Thornhill, and stop by to see what the folks at the Community Garden Society and the Food Action Committee are working on. We are super excited to have our friend Bluebeary join us at the market for storytime.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of all vendors attending the August 11th market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of August 10th.

Eat On Site

• Samosa Guy – hot vegetarian samosas, as well as frozen take home samosas
• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Icy Freshpops - gourmet locally made popsicles
• Mollie’s Minis - delightful and yummy mini donuts and other treats
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread
• Rizalina’s Juice – fresh made juice to order

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Canwest Farms – blueberries in 5 and 10 pound cartons
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce

Dairy

• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• Ace Curries To Go – curry sauces
• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Amber’s Choice – soups, salad dressing and cookies
• Anne’s Gallery – Jams, jellies & knitting
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Jane’s Honey Bees – honey and other bee products
• Momma Nellie’s Goodies – Salsa, crisps, and cranberry jelly
• Nonna Pia’s Gourmet Sauces – balsamic based sauces
• Simply Delish Soup Co - layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs

Local Crafters

• Black Bamboo Artisans – hand made glazed pottery and knitting
• Elagaince – upcycled vintage spoon bracelets and rings
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• Kiki Kid’s Wear – hand designed, cut, and made kids clothing with a designer edge
• The Other Eden - cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products

 

The weather people keep telling us that August is going to be the summer we’ve all been waiting for. I don’t know about you but my tomato and strawberry plants would very much like a spell of nice hot weather. I can’t imagine how hard it is for a farmer to plan their livelihood with Mother Nature at the helm of the decision making. Did you know that farmers make up only 1.5% of BC’s population? Yet, this small percentage of the population produces an estimated 48% of all foods consumed in B.C. Whether or not we are aware of it, British Columbians depend on BC farmers and BC farmland. July 31st to August 6th is BC’s 2nd Annual Farmer Appreciation Week. Please consider taking time this week as you wander and peruse the market to say thanks to the people in the farm stalls and let them know you appreciate their hard work.

What’s on this week:

Join our friends the New Westminster Public Library at our community group table. They’ll be selling some books and have information about all of their fantastic summer programming. Drop by and say hi. Also at the market this week is local musician Jeff Huggins - our music at the market is sponsored by the great people at the Heritage Grill. Don’t forget to get your facepainted by market favourite, Allyson Grant, and be sure to check out the kids area with crafts sponsored by local realtor Derrick Thornhill.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of vendors attending the August 4th market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of August 2nd.

Eat On Site

• Samosa Guy – hot vegetarian samosas, as well as frozen take home samosas
• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Canwest Farms – blueberries in 5 and 10 pound cartons
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce
• Training Wheels Farm – locally produced on a 2 acre plot in Surrey

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• High Crow Gluten Free Foods – celiac friendly gluten free baking
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Amber’s Choice – soups, salad dressing and cookies
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Maples’ Sugar Shack - maple syrup products
• Simply Delish Soup Co - layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs

Local Crafters

• Alma Valle Fine Silver Jewelry – handcrafted sterling silver original jewelry
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• Magnetite Jewelry by Gina – magnetite jewelry custom fit
• The Other Eden - cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products
• Quality Oak Accents – Fine wood creations

Gardening

• i-Dig Gardening – soil amenders and compost additions

Last week at the market we were thrilled to see how many of you stopped by the booth to show us your purchase. From a bunch of fresh basil to sacks and sacks of goodies, we were very happy to see you all enjoying the great offerings from the vendors. This week marks the last market in July and also another market right before a long weekend! What are your BC Day plans? Feel free to kick off your long weekend with a trip to the market. We have everything you need to set up for a hassle free weekend – from stuff for the grill to snacks, desserts, nibblies, and gifts for special people you might not get to see very often. We are finally starting to see lots of wonderful fresh produce and we hope all the recipes we’ve been posting are helping.

We’re also excited to announce that in the next few days, our Exclusive Members’ Email Newsletter will debut. Are you a member of the organization yet? If not, consider joining for just $10. Membership gives you privileges such as discounts on our great branded merchandise, special discounts and deals through the Members’ Newsletter and our two Member Appreciation Days (and there just might be one coming up soon!), as well as the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to fund RCFM and our great programs such as the Nutrition Coupon Program. You can sign up at the info table at the north end of any market.

Fresh Sheet July 28:

This week we are pleased that Fiddlestix will be returning to play their amazing and fun selection of fiddle and drum music. We are also excited to have a special guest in our kids area -local business Pretty Up Parties will be on location with a free recycled craft making headbands and hats. You can also purchase some of her handmade kids’ goodies. We are also pleased that the Hyack Festival Association, fresh off their successful FraserFest weekend, will be at our non profit table for this week.

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of vendors attending the July 28 market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates! This list is current as of July 28th at 10AM. 

Eat On Site

• Samosa Guy – hot vegetarian samosas, as well as frozen take home samosas
• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread
• Rico n’ Lalo – popsicles made from juice and organic cane sugar
• Rizalina’s Juice – fresh made on site to order vegetable and fruit juice

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• Ace Curries To Go – curry sauces
• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Amber’s Choice – soups, salad dressing and cookies
• Anne’s Gallery – Jams, jellies & knitting
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Gourmet Savories – antipasto and pesto
• Simply Delish Soup Co - layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs
• Take a Fancy Chocolates and Sweets – handmade chocolates right from scratch

Local Crafters

• Alma Valle Fine Silver Jewelry – handcrafted sterling silver original jewelry
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• Magnetite Jewelry by Gina – magnetite jewelry custom fit
• The Magpie’s Nest – stunning hand made jewelry in silver
• Scentimental Creations – Soaps, lotions, hand made cosmetics

 

We here at Royal City Farmers Market wish to take a moment to thank all of you who continue to support the market despite the less-than-stellar weather we’ve been having this season so far. We are very appreciative that you continue to come to rainy markets to shop and enjoy. In fact, we’re so pleased our customers continue to come out, this week we are offering the chance to win an RCFM prize pack valued at $58. In it, one of our limited edition ceramic mugs,  a t-shirt (we’ll do our best to find your size from within our existing inventory), and a $20 gift certificate to be spent at a future market. In order to be entered into the draw, just stop by the info booth this week on your way home and show us your purchase – everyone who comes to the market this week and buys something is entitled to enter. Consider becoming a member to show your support! Membership has a few perks, including discounted RCFM merchandise and Member Appreciation Days (hint: there is one of those coming up soon!).

So, thank you RCFM shoppers. We’re glad you continue to come out and support local food!

PS: we now have a few umbrellas available for loan at the info desk if you happen to leave your house when it’s sunny but arrive to a downpour. Just ask!

What’s On This Week:

Music, sponsored by The Heritage Grill , will be courtesy of local funksters Redrick Sultan, a market favourite. Our  Art in the Park featured artist is Cliff Milne. Don’t forget to stop by the Kids’ Activity Booth, sponsored by Derrick Thornhill and get your face painted by Allyson!

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of vendors attending the July 21 market is below, but remember to check back for cancellations and updates!

Eat On Site

• Samosa Guy – hot vegetarian samosas, as well as frozen take home samosas
• Eli’s Serious Sausage – handmade pork sausages grilled to perfection
• Gogo Java – Coffee, tea, smoothies, juice, and other liquids
• Ovenmonkey Bakery – selling fresh Langos – Hungarian fried flatbread

Produce

• Apple Barn Pumpkin Farm – Peppers, tomatoes, apples & pumpkins
• Celyddon Farms – Certified organic produce from Delta
• Felix Farms – Guichon Farms - assorted locally grown produce by Fifth Generation Farmers in Delta
• Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm – organic produce, eggs, and beef
• Glen Valley Organic Farm – certified organic produce from a farm located only 50km from New Westminster
• Golden West Farms - Okanagan fruit grown in Summerland, many certified organic
• Maan Farms - assorted locally grown produce from Abbotsford
• Nature Village Farm – Asian produce, potted herbs, and mushrooms grown in Richmond
• Red Barn Plants and Produce – assorted locally grown produce
• Training Wheels Farm – locally produced on a 2 acre plot in Surrey

Dairy

• Greendale Herb and Vine – Cheddar cheese, cheese curds, herbs, nut butters and honeycomb
• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks – High quality cheese from Vancouver Island

Meat & Fish

• Outwest Ranches – beef raised locally and fresh eggs
• Port Hardy Seafood - BC caught fish and prawns
• Rockweld Farm – BC frozen chicken and chicken products including eggs

Bread & Baking

• A Bread Affair – Breads
• Blackberry Hill – squares, cinnamon buns, and old fashioned yummies like crisp rice squares
• French Made Baking – French-from-France baking.
• High Crow Gluten Free Foods – celiac friendly gluten free baking
• Sunrise Pita Company – pitas, chips, dips, baklava and and banana bread
• Sweet Thea Cake Company – tarts, pies, cookies, and cakes

Delectable Treats and Prepared Yummies

• AJI Gourmet Products – sauces made using aji spice
• Gary’s Kettlecorn – Kettlecorn
• Maples’ Sugar Shack - maple syrup products
• Momma Nellie’s Goodies – Salsa, crisps, and cranberry jelly
• Simply Delish Soup Co - layered soup mix, rice pilaf mix, and spice rubs

Local Crafters

• Black Bamboo Artisans – hand made glazed pottery and knitting
• Elagaince – upcycled vintage spoon bracelets and rings
• Ildiko Jewelry – hand forged sterling silver jewelry
• Kiki Kid’s Wear – hand designed, cut, and made kids clothing with a designer edge
• The Other Eden - cold process soaps scented with essential & fragrance oils, room sprays, body products

Gardening

• i-Dig Gardening – soil amenders and compost additions
• Secret Garden – cut flowers

This week we will be having a special market to support the fabulous non-profit organizations in New Westminster. With over 15 non-profits attending – each one will have their own booth set up – this market is sure to be a blast! Come join us and learn about some of the non-profits in your neighbourhood, attendees include (but are not limited to!): the Wildlife Rescue Association, Fraser River Discovery Centre, Royal City Gogos, FortisGas, BC Hydro, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Abreast in a Boat, and many more!

We will of course have all of our wonderful vendors in attendance, as well as Art in the Park and out Kids’ Craft area – sponsored by Derrick Thornhill. Music this week will be provided by the wandering jazz duo, Quinn and Ogilvie. The Heritage Grill continues to support all of our entertainment at the market. My Garden Footprint will also be in attendance this week, and they will be giving out prizes!

You can reach the market via transit by taking the 106 bus or the Skytrain to Columbia Street Station and walking to the market at 4th and Royal. Parking is available in the neighbourhood or at City Hall’s lot after 4:30. Please respect our neighbours. Our bike rack has temporarily gone missing, but you can drop your bike off to the fine folks at our info desk at the top end of the market.

A list of vendors attending the July 14 market is below, but remember to check back for cancelations and updates!

Non-profits attending this market:

• Abreast in a Boat
• BC Hydro
• Burns Bog Conservation Society
• Cops for Cancer
• Downtown Residents Association
• Kids New West
• FortisGas
• Fraser River Discover Centre
• Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch
• New Westminster Area Community Corrections
• New Westminster Community Gardens
• Royal City Gogos
• Simon Fraser Society for Community Living
• Taoist Tai Chi Society
• Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition
• Wildlife Rescue Association