We are 4 weeks into the launch of the Parksville Downtown Farmers Market, in the parking of the MAC Community Garden at 133 McMillan St in downtown Parksville. Hours are from 9:30-1:00, Sunday from May 31 to Oct 25. We are a member of the BC Association of Farmers Markets. Traffic has been steady and growing, as have the number of vendors attending on a weekly basis.
We are the only Sunday market north of Cedar and South of Cumberland. Click here to apply, or email pq*****@***il.com for any questions or feedback.
Our vendors, so far, include
Rooted Shores Farm – Sna-naw-as – market produce, duck and chicken eggs, CSA box pickup, roaster chicken presales
No Big Dill Canning – Port Alberni – pickles, jams, jellies.
The Bread Box – Parksville – sourdough bread and sourdough cinnamon buns
Dashwood Farms – Dashwood – strawberries, market produce, pies, eggs baking, cut flowers
Tea Infused Granola – Nanaimo – gourmet and gluten free tea infused granola
Salted Crust Bakery – Parksville – 4 ingredient baguette – flour, water, salt
Rakaylynn’s Baked Goods – Port Alberni – cinnamon buns, fruit pies, butter tarts
Best Fresh Solutions – Nanoose Bay – cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, greens, zucchini, garlic, strawberries, raspberries
Coombs Country Crafts – Coombs – jams, jellies, pickles, cut flowers, market produce
Tajin Dreams Food Truck – Parksville – fresh cut fruit cups, smoothies, frozen mangos, smoothie bowls and our own healthy take on a slushie
Eat Well Farm – Wellington Rd., Nanaimo – market produce, lamb, eggs
Red Barn Klopper Farms – Market produce, wool dryer balls, cut flowers, plants and cut flowers
Vortex Spice Co. – Sooke – hot sauce, black garlic, pickled garlic
Farmers and food producers are encouraged to sign up here. Cost will be $25. per market for drop in or $400 for the full 22 week season. All vendors are expected to understand and comply with the BC CDC guidelines for food sales at temporary markets, available here. Vendors will also be required to carry commercial liability insurance, as either a standalone product, or as a rider on their existing home insurance.