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This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, August 20th! Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses!

• Greystead Gardens, fresh produce
• Janssens Farm Fresh Produce, fresh produce
• Killdeer Food Co., fresh produce
• Sungold Market Garden, fresh produce
• Ag Innovations, fresh mushrooms
• Blanbrook Bison Farm, bison products
• Carver’s Natural Farms, chicken products, and fresh eggs
• Dave’s Beef & Lamb, beef and lamb products
• Den Besten’s Trout Farm, fresh smoked trout products, and fresh eggs
• Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers
• Our Fields, fresh produce, honey
• Thames River Melons, fresh produce, preserves
• Berrylicious Fruit Farm; fresh berries
• Mulberry Moon Farm, fresh produce
• Joyce Farms; fresh produce
• Lynch Maple Farm, maple syrup and products
• Monforte Dairy, locally produced cheeses
• Morsels, vegetarian savoury baked goods
• La Houlette de Vie, fresh baked organic naturally fermented bread
• The Whole Grain Hearth, fresh baked sour dough bread & pastries
• JBogal Foods, homemade pierogi 
• Helm Baked, gluten free baked goods
• Polina’s Nostalgic Treats, traditional Persian treats
• Harvest Moon Trading Co., preserves, granola, mustards, and more
• Proper Heathen Hot Sauce, quintessential hot sauces
• Pillitteri Estates Winery, VQA Ontario Wines
• Skilled Accents, sustainable handmade products
• London Brewing Co-Operative, organic craft beer
• Mark’s Fine Meats, handcrafted gourmet sliders
• London Sandwich Co, handcrafted gourmet breakfast sandwiches

Check out their websites for more information about their products and to see what’s in season/currently available!

London Cycle Link is a volunteer-driven organization that advocates on behalf of all Londoners to make London a safe, healthy, cycle-friendly city. Partnering with local businesses, community groups, non-profit organizations, and city hall, London Cycle Link campaigns for better bike lanes and roads, promotes cycling safety to both motorists and cyclists, and organizes events and promotions to get more cyclists on the road. Make sure to stop by the farmer’s market this Saturday and check them out!

Just like a library is a place where you can borrow books, a Thing Library (also known as a library of things or a tool library) is a place where you can borrow things versus having to buy them. London’s Thing Library’s vision is to reduce waste and facilitate skill-sharing among community members. To learn more on how to become a member, or donate gardening, fix-it and repair tools and food preparation equipment or review lots of interesting volunteer opportunities for this unique social enterprise in London – visit https://thinglibrary.ca/. Make sure to stop by the farmer’s market this Saturday and check them out!

Tyrone Traher will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday 8:30am to 10:30am.

Tyrone Traher II, known professionally as Paris Monroe, is a Canadian singer-songwriter from London, Ontario. Traher began developing the concept of Paris Monroe in January of 2021. The purpose of Paris Monroe is to create self-aware and relentlessly honest music that captures the entire spectrum of the human experience.

Larry Smith will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday 11am to 1pm.

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Larry Smith has over 45 years experience as a professional musician. From his early years in the Toronto Roots scene, Larry knew that his life would always head in a musical direction and eventually that road led him to London, Ontario.

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Himadri Vyas. Himadri will be demonstrating how to make 2 different Indian street foods; Pani Puri and Bhel.

August Cooking Class Schedule

A side note:

The food banks are experiencing increased demand due to inflation. If you are able to, we are asking attendees to bring a donation for the London Food Bank to the cooking classes this month. It would be greatly appreciated!

The Sokoni Monthly Market is a celebration of local Black-owned entrepreneurship. Sokoni is a Swahili word, which means “in the market”, “to the market”, “at the market”.

Discover the flavours, fabrics, and artistry of Black entrepreneurs in London, Ontario. A unique shopping experience for all age groups and cultures — explore, mingle and shop!

Participating Vendors

• Seventh Gemstones
• Kimi Beulah
• Crafted Crown
• Dem Stush Jamaicans
• Bringi Consulting
• Mary’s Avon Boutique
• Zee Store
• Knots in Wood
• Makyaj Grinjè
• Afrochic Community Couture
• DJ RīNō
• Elite Hair Canada
• Cherry Blossom Loom

Hosted by NCCEEP (Nigerian Canadians for Cultural, Educational and Economic Progress)

• Saturday, August 20th 2pm to 6pm
• 2 hours FREE parking (with validation)
• Outside; Rotary Square

Join us this Sunday, August 21st for the Outdoor Latin Market!

Artisan Vendors

• Shaperfect
• MatIco Arte Manual
• Harley Salamanca
• Dunamis Cafe
• Lotus Creations

Food vendors

• Q- Bites
• Callejeros Street Food
• Tacos and Pupusas
• The empanada spot
• Obleas

Music Artist : Mariano