Lakefield Farmers’ Market Canada Day Celebration To Be Held June 29

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market, located behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, is celebrating Canada Day on Thursday, June 29.

photo courtesy of the lakefield farmers’ market.

Market staff will be handing out small Canadian flags, temporary maple leaf tattoos, and Canadian themed colouring sheets. Lakefield Youth Unlimited will also be on hand with children activities.

Market vendors will have everything needed for Canada Day celebrations; fresh produce for salads, local meat for the BBQ, delicious baking, local craft beer, VQA wines and much more.

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine from Victoria Day until Thanksgiving. The Farmers’ Market is located behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, next to Isabel Morris Park along the Otonabee River, and just steps from the Lakefield Marina and the Lakefield Trail.

For more information, check out the website.

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Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market Finds New Home at Quaker Foods City Square

The City of Peterborough welcomes the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market to the Quaker Foods City Square with operations every Wednesday and Saturday from May 3 to Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

photo courtesy of the peterborough regional farmer's’ market, website.

The public square on Charlotte Street, just east of Aylmer Street, is well situated in the heart of downtown Peterborough, with convenient access to Peterborough Transit and public parking at the King Street Parkade right next to the Square. The location is linked to the active transportation network with multiple trails and bikeways leading to downtown.

“We’re thrilled to have Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market operating in Quaker Foods City Square. The market fulfills two important roles for our downtown - it provides local produce, prepared food and local artisans’ work, and perhaps more importantly it helps build a sense of community. It will be a great experience to stroll through the Square, pick up some local goodies at the market and meet up with friends and neighbours,” said Town Ward Councillors Alex Bierk and Joy Lachica. 

“We are genuinely excited for this opportunity the City of Peterborough has given us. There is an understanding as to the importance a vibrant urban market can bring to the Peterborough Downtown Core. The site is on the former location of the Wednesday market and many vendors are overjoyed to be returning to a location that had a strong and vibrant place in the city. We look forward to a great summer filled with exciting events, and wonderful seasonal products,” shared Jeff Wagner, chair of the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market.

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Lakefield Farmers’ Market to Host Mother’s Day Market Event

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is holding a Mother’s Day Market on May 14 from 9 a.m. to  1 p.m. in the municipal parking lot next to The Village Inn at 39 Queen St. in Lakefield.

photo courtesy of the lakefield farmers’ market.

“The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is pleased to be hosting a Mother’s Day market again this year,” said market manager Stacey Sullivan. “We invite folks to bring their mom, wife, grandma or any of the special people in their life to enjoy the market!”

There are many ‘regular’ Farmers’ Market vendors including: A1 Gluten Free Gals, Bobcaygeon Brewery, Buns & Sweets, Grandma Needled It, Jess' Kitchen, Kia Ora Pie Co., La Mesita, Lakefield Pantry, Madrigal Gardens, Ontario Cheese Union, Pillitteri Estates Winery Inc., Sara's Plant Stand, Selwyn Garlic Farms, The Back 40, The Jam Cupboard, Wagner Maple Products, Washburn Island Soaps and Yellow House Bees & Otonabee Apiary.

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market will open for the season on May 18. The market runs every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, from Victoria Day until Thanksgiving behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre.

For more information visit the website.

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Peterborough Fiddler “Irish Millie” Raises Over $2,300 For Terry Fox Foundation

Millie Shadgett, better known by stage name “Irish Millie” uses her fiddling talents to raise $2,343 for the Terry Fox Foundation through ‘Fiddling for Fox’ campaign.

Irish Millie has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for the second year in a row along with her band, The Receivers. Photo courtesy of Irish Millie.

The 15-year-old Lakefield College School (LCS) student began performing for her first live audience about six years ago, at the Peterborough Farmers Market.

It was around this time that she learned about Terry Fox. Having been touched by cancer in her own life, Millie says his story inspired her.

“I thought ‘I don’t have much money to give’ but if I use my fiddling gift to allow people to donate to this amazing cause, then I can raise money through that,” said Millie.

Photo courtesy of Irish Millie.

Photo courtesy of Irish Millie.

After the first successful Fiddling For Fox event, she decided she wanted to do an annual fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation.

This year, she ran two fundraising events at the Peterborough Farmers Market and LCS, raising a total of $2,343 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

At the Farmers Market, Millie included a number of local names as special guests in her performance including Washboard Hank and Ty Wilson.

“It was almost like a bunch of little shows in one big day,” recalled Millie.

Wanting to do something different through Fiddling For Fox this year, she wrote “If I Don’t Make It,” a song to honour Terry and his legacy.

“I was really inspired by Terry and his courage and his bravery, and so I wanted to write a song to convey that,” she said. “It was the way that I could show my inspiration from him, through music.”

The original song features a drum beat in the background that represents Terry’s feet as he ran.

“It was a lot of work, and it took a lot of time and effort, but it really was great to have that showcased for Terry Fox,” Millie continued.

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Year-Round Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market Moves Indoors at Peterborough Square

The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market (PRFM) is continuing indoors to the lower level of Peterborough Square announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market.

The PRFM operates year-round, offering customers a variety of products from local artisans and farm products from third-party verified farmers and food prepared by local chefs and restaurants.

“Produce is so abundant at this time of year, especially greens and root vegetables. We are excited to continue offering local food at this time of year along with so many other amazing farmers at the market,” said Erin Bodashefsky of Foragers Farm.

The dining area and kids zone return to the indoor market space so families can bring their young ones to play in the space and enjoy a coffee, snack or lunch.

The market space is located on the lower level of the mall beside Princess Gardens retirement home.

“I love moving indoors to this space because it is so bright and friendly and not only a place to get amazing local products, but also a community hub to chat with friends and other vendors,” says Jillian Marshall of Bittersweet Botanicals. 

Underground mall parking (entrance off Charlotte Street, East of Water Street) is free every Saturday and City street parking surrounding Peterborough Square is also free of charge.

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Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market Hosts First Outdoor Market Of The Season

The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market (PRFM) has moved outside for the season, with their first outdoor market being held on Wednesday.

Martin, owner of La Mesita Restaurante. Photo by Angela O’Grady.

“We are so excited to be back,” said Martin, owner of La Mesita Restaurante. “It was a long winter with COVID and everything. This market feels like it’s going to be back to normal.”

The PRFM operates in the courtyard of Peterborough Square every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m May - October.

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They are a verified Farmers’ Market, which means that Farm vendors are certified by MyPick. MyPick ensures that farmers are growing 100 per cent of what they are selling.

At the PRFM, Sixty percent of vendors are primary producers, selling farm-grown products. The remaining forty per cent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

For more information about PRFM visit www.ptboregionalfarmersmarket.org.

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Peterborough Regional Farmers Market is Heading Indoors for the Season

The Peterborough Regional Farmers Market (PRFM) is folding it’s tables and moving inside for their winter market on Saturday.

The market will be inside Peterborough Square from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday until spring.

The indoor market will feature both new and returning vendors.

“Most of our indoor vendors are people who are also outdoor vendors,” said Emily Shapiera, market administrator. “It’s still busy inside, there’s a lot of crossover.”

Shapiera points out that many farmers who sell fresh produce at the outdoor market don’t have much product to sell during the winter months, though some shift to sell produce and other products that are in season.

The winter market features vendors selling things like potatoes, apples and root vegetables as well as farmers selling meat, eggs honey and maple syrup.

The PRFM is one of the only farmers markets in Ontario that did not have to shut down throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s been really amazing to continue to be open during COVID,” Shapiera said. “There’s all these local businesses that have been really struggling with what’s going on. The market is great because it’s this venue for local businesses to come and sell and it’s an easy way for the people of Peterborough to come and support local. You’re giving your money to someone in the community and it’s going back into the community - it’s a great cycle and I think it’s more important than ever these days.”

COVID-19 protocols will be followed at the indoor market.

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Cottage Country Farmers Market At The Barn Launches

The Cottage Country Farmers Market At The Barn will kick off on Saturday, June 16th at 8 a.m.

Located at 124 Lindsay Road, this market will entice local residents out to see local vendors that provide produce, artisan crafts and baked goods.

The market will operate rain or shine from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until Thanksgiving weekend in October. New vendors can apply online.

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PtboPics: Stuff That Happened Around The Patch This Long Weekend

Waiting for their first train ride of the year at the zoo! Making fishing lures at the Farmers Market LAWS semi-annual yard sale Plant Sale at the Hutchison House Museum  Getting the blades sharpened for the gardening season

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