*Please check with your local farmers market for current Covid -19 restrictions and protocols.
It’s one of our favourite times of year, when the South Shore Farmers Markets start to open! That time of year when fresh, local produce, bread, honey, preserves and more start making their way to our kitchens and we couldn’t be more excited. After successfully navigating the ever changing restrictions of last year, our markets are ready to safely welcome you all once again. Let’s take a South Shore Farmers Market Tour and see how you can get your hands on fresh seasonal products and support our local producers.
South Shore Farmers Markets
Lunenburg Farmers’ Market – Open Year Round
Lunenburg Community Centre – Thursdays 8:30am – 12:00pm
The Lunenburg Farmers’ Market is your year round farmers market on the South Shore. It has easily become a weekly shopping spot for many. Offering a modified inside market Thursday mornings from 8:30am – 12pm at the Lunenburg Community Center, they also offer Online Ordering with pickup happening Thursdays between 11am – 3 pm. Please visit their website for all the details, list of vendors and COVID Protocols in place.
Chester Farmers’ & Artisans Market – Opens May 28th
Municipal Heritage Society Station – Fridays 9am-12:30pm
The Chester Farmers’ & Artisans Market opens May 28th and runs every Friday morning between 9am-12:30pm until October 8th, Rain or Shine. Located at the Chester Municipal Heritage Society Station, 20 local vendors bringing seasonal produce, meats, eggs, fish, bread, treats, honey, crafts, jams, fresh seafood, handcrafts, woolen and wooden items, jewelry, and much more! Please visit their website for all the details, vendor list and COVID Protocols in place.
New Germany Farm Market – Opens June 4th
Anglican Community Hall – Fridays 3-6pm
The New Germany Farm Market is set to open June 4th for the 2021 season. Happening Fridays from 2-6pm, the market is located outside the Anglican Community Hall (inside if weather is poor), and you will find over 15 different vendors with local produce, baked goods, handicrafts and more. Check their Facebook page for weekly updates, vendor list and COVID Protocols in place.
Barrington Farmers’ Market – Opens June 5th
Barrington Recreation Center – Every Other Saturday 9am-12pm
The dates for the Barrington Farmers’ Market are booked. They will be set up every other Saturday from 9am-12pm, starting June 5th in the parking lot of the Barrington Recreation Center. Find them inside or under tent in the event of poor weather. It’s going to be a great summer with many vendors bringing their very best for you and your family to enjoy. Whatever provincial COVID Protocols are in place at the time will be what is required at the market.
Bridgewater Farmers’ Market – Opens May 29th
123 Empire Street (Old Arena) – Saturdays 9am-12pm
The Bridgewater Farmers’ Market is opening May 29th. The outdoor market, located at the old Bridgewater Arena (123 Empire Street) will be open Saturdays (rain or shine) between 9am-12pm. New in 2021, check out the expanded artisan/craft market on the last Saturday of each month. Visit their website or Facebook page for updated vendors lists and COVID Protocols in place.
Hubbards Farmers’ Market – Opens May 22nd
Hubbards Barn & Community Park – Saturdays 8am-12pm
Celebrating 25 years, the Hubbards Farmers’ Market is set to open the 2021 season on May 8th. Happening weekly on Saturdays from 8am-12pm at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, vendors are located both inside and outside, and offer fresh local produce, meats, breads, flowers, handicrafts and much more. Visit their website or Facebook page for vendor list and COVID Protocols in place.
Privateer Farmers’ Market – Opens May 24th
Privateer Park (Liverpool VIC) – Saturdays 9am-1pm
Come visit Liverpool’s Privateer Farmers’ Market every Saturday from the long weekend in May until Thanksgiving weekend from 9am-1pm outside the Visitors Information Centre in Centennial Park. The market features local, fresh produce, pastured meat, honey, natural soap, divine French breads and treats, Quest coffee, and an impressive rotation of local artisans! Follow their Facebook page for vendor lists and COVID Protocols in place.
West Dublin Market – Opens May 1st
West Dublin Hall – Saturdays 9am – 12pm
The West Dublin Market/The Hub in the Dub, plans to be open every Saturday 9am-12pm this season starting May 1st. Located at West Dublin Hall, you’ll find locally sourced and produced goods, a local-ingredients-themed $12-$15 brunch, coffee, a crafts table for the kids, and other special events throughout the season. Vendors bring their fresh seasonal produce, artisanal breads and treats from the Ploughman’s Lunch, handmade soaps and more! Their weekly brunches feature local chefs, some offering gluten-free and vegan creations. Check their Facebook page for vendor lists, brunch menus and COVID Protocols in place.
This is the greatest time of the year to visit your local farmers market. The tables are just exploding with local produce, baked goods, flowers and more. A great way to spend part of your weekend and support local. Please check out their respective websites/facebook pages for COVID-19 safety protocols and recommendations.
Do you shop at your local farmers market when it’s open, do you have a favourite vendor you visit or treat that you get excited about when it arrives? Let us know what your favourite part of the farmers markets season is.
