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This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, October 15th! 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
• 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
• Mulberry Moon Farm, fresh produce
• Joyce Farms; fresh produce
• Lynch Maple Farm, maple syrup and products
• 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
• Helm Baked, gluten free baked goods
• Polina’s Nostalgic Treats, traditional Persian treats
• Harvest Moon Trading Co., preserves, granola, mustards, and more
• Vaka Chocolate, small batch crafted and ethically sourced chocolate
• JBogal Foods, homemade pierogi 
• Proper Heathen Hot Sauce, quintessential hot sauces
• Everything Garlic, garlic oil and spreads
• Skilled Accents, sustainable handmade products
• Da Costa, handmade jewelry
• London Brewing Co-Operative, organic craft beer
• Mark’s Fine Meats, handcrafted gourmet sliders
• London Sandwich Co, handcrafted gourmet breakfast sandwiches
• The Brisket Man; hardwood smoked brisket & pulled pork

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

Parsnips – they’re sweet and funky and really good in soup or added to a tray of roasted veg.

Rainbow Carrots – full of anti-oxidants, add some variety to your plate!

Daikon Radish – a staple in other parts of the world, this is a great addition to a coleslaw or stir-fry.

Plum Tomatoes – probably the last of these babies, because it’s getting chilly next week.

Kimchi – new batch kimchi, with lots of that fresh ginger, garlic, tatsoi and pokchoi.

Come visit the 519Pursuit booth and bring your brand-new socks to donate. The 5th Annual 519Pledge For Socks has returned and volunteers will be present each Saturday at the outdoor Farmers’ Market to collect your donations of brand-new socks until November 12th. We will also have a dropbox located on the main floor on the market at centre court!

You can also consider participating in the 519Pledge For Socks by raising a donation of 519 pairs that will support the overall goal of 100,000 pairs of socks. In the past 4 years the 519Pledge has resulted in a donation of 183,000 pairs of socks supporting 519pursuits community outreach efforts along with 50 other services, shelters and community groups from London-Toronto. 519Pursuit will also have some merch for sale which proceeds will keep their outreach vehicle fueled. Come join the conversation. Look for the tent with the big lantern.

Our annual celebration of food, fall, and community is back again! Growing Chefs will be at the Farmers Market this Saturday to host a wonderful variety of fall food activities!

🍎 Pie Contest
🍎 Apple Tasting
🍎 Funny Vegetable Competition
🍎 Interactive Activities
🍎 Live Music
🍎 Food Drive for @londonfoodbank
🍎 Delicious Food

And more!

Find the Fall Food Fest out on the square from 10am to 1pm along with the Outdoor Farmers’ Market! Let’s celebrate food, friends!

This event is free for all, but please consider making a donation to Growing Chefs♥️

Frank Reynoso will be performing outside on the Rotary Sqaure this Saturday from 8:30am to 10:30am.

Coming from far west Calgary, AB, Frank was always interested in musical arts and dance. When he moved to London, he was inspired by the local musical talents and genres in local bars. At age 23, he took to his first djmebe and quickly became hooked. Later on, learning other instruments, like the cajon, bongos, and electric drums. Frank wanted to learn the percussion arts and studied other artistic beats and rhythms from different cultures and talented musicians. He later joined a reggae band called “soulfyre’ to further his talents and learn diversity.

Mother of Pearl will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 11am to 1pm.

Mother of Pearl is a dynamic guitar duo made up by Peter Tindall and David Rayo.  They began playing guitar together in 2008 and have played in and around London ever since.  MOP plays a variety of styles as they are a versatile pair.  Peter dazzles with his spontaneous solos while David keeps the groove with the rhythm guitar and vocals in English and Spanish.

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Kimi Abdullah. Kimi will be demonstrating how to make 2 Weeknight Soups: Spiced Chickpea & Noodle Soup + Hot & Sour Soup.

Saturday Cooking Class Schedule

A side note:

If you are able to, we are asking attendees to bring a donation for the London Food Bank or new socks for the 519Pledge for Socks. It would be greatly appreciated!

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Ankita Vaidya. Ankita will be demonstrating how to make a Vanilla Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup w/ a Smoked Salmon Crostini

Sunday Cooking Class Schedule

Door open at 11:40am. No Registration is required. First come, first served. 

A side note:

If you are able to, we are asking attendees to bring a donation for the London Food Bank or new socks for the 519Pledge for Socks. It would be greatly appreciated!

We’re so excited for our new London Arts Live Lunchtime Bistro! Every Wednesday in October, local artists will be performing upstairs in the Mezzanine 11:30am to 1:30pm.

The Mom Market London is back for another artisan market! Join us upstairs in the Mezzanine this Saturday from 11am to 4pm for their Sweater Weather Market where they will have 25 amazing vendors!

Vendors include:

• Oh That’s Neat
• Northern Rose Creations
• Wooly Knitster
• Backroad Blooms
• Clark & Clover
• Umi Studios
• Forest City Candles
• More to Lovee
• Res + Wood
• Crafting with Shyanne
• Sunset Gourmet
• Juliet & Co Soap Boutique
• Little Town Beauty Boutique
• Rae of Sunshine
• New Adventure Designs
• Scrunchies Plus Co
• Belle of the Bomb
• Kustom Kreations
• Country Barn Boutique
• Arlene’s Reading Corner
• Lunah Life
• The Littlest Soap Shop
• Balance & Tranquility
• CTRL+P

Do you have a friend or family member graduating from university this fall? Head to Forget Me Not Flowers or Bloomers At The Market to grab the perfect bouquet to celebrate!

-Mary Shanahan