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All About August

Can you believe it's already August?! Where did all the time go? It seems to us like summer isn't going to slow down anytime soon but, to be honest neither are we. With so many amazing festivals and events happening there's no time to waste! Check out everything we have planned for the month below 👇
🍅 Farmers Market
  • Every Saturday from 8am-1pm
🍴 Cooking Demo
  • Every Saturday from 11am-12pm in the Market Kitchen
🧘 Yoga
  • Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm in the Lounge
💐 Mom Market
  • August 3rd from 3pm-7pm
🏝️ Jerk Fest
  • August 10th from 4pm-12am & August 11th from 12pm-10pm
🎭 Simple Reflections
  • August 16th from 5pm-10pm & August 17th from 2pm-11pm
🌮 Taco Fest
  • August 23rd, 24th from 4pm-12am & August 25th from 12pm-10pm
💙 We Bridge Pop-up Farmers Market
  • August 28th from 3pm-6pm
🥁 MANIFEST
  • August 31st from 4pm-11pm

*Please be aware the Covent Garden Market is CLOSED for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 5th as well as Tuesday, August 6th. We will be back open on Wednesday, August 7th with our regular hours. 

Island Fest

Incase you haven’t heard Island Fest was last weekend! This wonderful event brought all the joys of the Caribbean right here to the market square. From Soca to jerk chicken and everything in between, it sure was a weekend worth celebrating! 🏝️🎊

Thank you again to everyone who came out and to all of the vendors and organizers! It would not have been possible without you.

Current Market Favs

Decisions, decisions. With so many unique and wonderful offerings here at the market how can you possibly decide what to get? Trust us, we know how hard it can be so we decided to ask people what their current market obsession is. The result? This wonderful list you can refer to on your next visit! Just remember, nobody says you have to choose just one….

 

🥙 Birria Quesadilla from La Burreria

☕ Coffee from Market Cafe

🍋 Lemonade from The Better Blend

🥬 Fresh Rolls from Thai Delight

🍞 Sourdough Bread from Culbert’s Bakery

🌯 Cadillac Wrap from the Salad Bowl

🥔 Potato Salad from Kleiber’s Deli

🍓 Strawberry Ice Cream from the Ice Cream Bowl

🍛 Chicken Curry from Thai Delight

WHO CAN YOU FIND AT THE FARMERS MARKET?

Here’s the list folks! Below is everyone you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, August 3rd 8am to 1pm. Click on their names for more information!

Attending Farmers Market Vendors

Pop Up Vendors

  • The Pie Boss
  • Generations Cider Co
  • By Danae Reabel
  • Maya’s Dog Cookies

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

Join us this Saturday, July 27th in the Market Kitchen for our cooking demo hosted by Chef Geraldine. Chef Geraldine will be demonstrating how to make Colombian Empanadas w/ Avocado Crema & Traditional Aji!


SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, August 3 | Nancy Salamanca – Colombian Empanadas w/ Avocado Crema & Traditional Aji
  • Saturday, August 10 | Jaime Pena – Gazpacho (Tomato Chill Soup)
  • Saturday, August 17 | Fiona Moniz – Fi’s Thai Basil Chicken
  • Saturday, August 24 | Polina Shadman – Green Bean Stew (GF & Vegan options)
  • Saturday, August 31 | Nancy Salamanca – Mini Key Lime Pie

Doors open at 10:40am, class starts at 11am. No registration is required. First come, first served.

THE MOM MARKET

Join us outside on the Rotary Square this Saturday, August 3 from 3pm to 7pm for a local vendor market hosted by The Mom Market London! Make sure to follow them on Instagram for more information on attending vendors! Shop local from an amazing assortment of small businesses and talented handmakers. Find one of a kind items and make memories with your family, all while supporting #locallondon! We can’t wait to have you join us! Vendor applications for upcoming markets are available on their website: www.themommarketco.com/london

EVERFLOW YOGA

Hi, welcome to Everflow Yoga!

The founder of Everflow Yoga and your yoga teacher, Adelaide Pitt, is a certified Hatha yoga teacher with a passion for community and bringing yoga to everyone. In each class, you’ll find a meaningful practice of energy work, asana, pranayama and meditation. Don’t worry if you’ve never practiced before — these classes are beginner-friendly, and your teacher is ready to meet you wherever you’re at in your journey.

Everflow Yoga offers mat and chair yoga with props and variations ready to support you, and holds a space for anyone who would like to participate. These classes are for all ages, abilities and experience levels. Come enjoy an hour of connection, self-care and fun!


Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday evening, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

You’ll find us inside the Covent Garden Market on the second floor, up the stairs and in the Lounge to the left. Our lovely window view overlooks King and Talbot St.

Class is $15, and registration is required.

Cash, E-Transfer, and Online payment are all accepted. To pay online, visit the link in the Instagram bio @EverflowYoga.


How to register for a class and reserve your spot:

connect with @EverflowYoga on Instagram, or email adelaide@everflowyoga.ca


Connect with Everflow Yoga on Instagram @EverflowYoga to stay in the loop for upcoming classes, events, and more!

ROOT YOGA

Join Lily in her new yoga club every Wednesday! In this club you are allowed to be with yourself for 45 minutes every mid-week. Take time to yourself, practice a positive growth  mindset and reflect your routine thoughts, see what happens.

This club aims to helping you with,

  • Improving the Growth Mindset
  • Reflecting & Noticing Your Emotions
  • Moving Your Body
  • Feeling Belong to
  • Sharing Your Day
  • Connecting with Other Members
  • Practicing ‘Me Time’

HOW DO I FIND THE CLUB, PLEASE?
We are, Every Wednesday at 6 PM — At the Covent Garden Market, Second Floor, in Lounge that peaks at King and Talbot St. in the heart of a romantic city.

CLUB OFFERINGS

  • 1 Class Pass – Registration Required $17
  • 3 Class Pass – One Time Registration $45 ($15 Each Class) + Monthly Yoga Club E-Book

You can now purchase with your credit card! Visit our BIO on Instagram @hellorootyoga

Email: lily@hellorootyoga.com


AUGUST 2024

  • 14 – Accepting What It is
  • 21 – Yoga for Forgiveness
  • 28 – Letting go of the Control

JJ'S JERK FEST

Next weekend, join us for the second JJ’s London Jerkfest on the Rotary Square! Dive into a world of flavour with delicious food, awesome vibes, and good company. Don’t miss out!

  • Friday, August 9th | 4pm to 12am
  • Saturday, August 10th | 4pm to 12am
  • Sunday, August 11th | 12pm to 10pm

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