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April Showers Brought May Flowers!

Tulips and magnolias are blooming all around the city and we're getting excited for sunny days, gorgeous weather, and festival season. We've got so much fun programming coming up in May, from Cinco de Mayo celebrations to Mother's Day to our Kids First Day event!
Scroll through this newsletter to see what's coming up and mark your calendars so you don't miss out!

🌸SPRING WEEKEND MARKET🌸

This event is taking place THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, May 2 (11am-7pm) & Sunday, May 3 (10am-4pm), upstairs on the Mezzanine. Some of your favourite vendors are coming together to put on a special Spring Market with lots of special surprises. You will not want to miss this!


Bring on Spring! 💐🔆🌺🌈☀️💕

🌸 Amazing local artisans

🌸 Free cup of tea

🌸 Floral photo op

🌸 Live music

🌸 Beautiful flower stems for the first 50 people on both days!


All first come, first serve, but the joy will be endless. 💕

Cinco De Mayo This Weekend

Flavour Without Borders’ Cinco De Mayo Edition is coming to the Market this Saturday! 


From tacos to shawarma, dancing to dessert, local to global flair — this event will be a fun experience for everyone. Happening THIS SATURDAY May 2nd, 2026 from 4pm ’til midnight. Free to attend and all ages are welcome. Visit our social media to see the full vendor lineup: bring your people to celebrate this weekend! 

Mother's Day is Coming Up!

If you’re getting a head start on gift shopping for mom, be sure to come to the Market for a huge selection of handmade and local goods she’ll love. Our outdoor farmer’s market is a great option for Saturday morning quality time, and our indoor vendors are getting their best items together for you!


A few ideas to kickstart the inspiration:

  • Bath soak from Dots & Baubles
  • Floral arrangements from Wandering Bee or Forget Me Not Flowers
  • Handmade earrings from Adorn by Pree
  • Locally-made ceramics from Magpie’s Collected Creations
  • A thoughtful gift with custom engraving from Guindon’s Creations
  • Candles from Havaris Produce
  • Market gift certificates (if you want to give her the gift of choice)!

Save the Date for Kids First Day!

Kids 1st Day started after a report was released that focused on London’s problems facing children and families including poverty. The idea was to highlight the many wonderful organizations and unique attractions in London that can help children thrive.

Investing in Children takes the lead in arranging a day where more than 50 businesses and organizations across the city offer free or low-cost activities to children and families. The day is always chosen to be held on an elementary school PA Day shared by the London boards. This event reminds the community of what a great place London is for families and gives children the opportunity to try new things and visit new places!


Stay tuned for programming details, but be sure to save the date!

May 29, 2026 from 11am-2pm 💕🌈☀️

Outdoor Farmer's Market

Stop by the Outdoor Farmers Market every Saturday from 8AM to 1PM. You’ll be able to find all of your favourite vendors at the market again this year, and welcome some new faces, too! All of our vendors at the Farmers Market grow it, raise it, bake it or make it!

2026 Farmers Market Vendors – this Saturday:


See you there!

VENDOR CALL-OUT: JOIN OUR OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET! 🌿

We’re growing and looking for amazing local vendors to join us this season at the Outdoor Farmers Market on Market Square!


We’re currently looking for:
🍯 Honey & maple syrup farmers
🥚 Farm-fresh egg farmers
🍗 Chicken & meat farmers
🍺 Local cider & craft beverage vendors

If you grow it, raise it, or make it, we want to hear from you!

✨ Be part of a vibrant, community-focused market
✨ Connect with loyal, local customers
✨ Sell alongside a curated mix of fresh produce, baked goods, flowers & more

📍 Saturdays | Market Square
⏰ 8AM–1PM


Spots are limited and curated to keep a balanced, high-quality market.

If you’re interested in applying, please email events@coventmarket.com.Include your business, what you sell and where your farm/store is located!

NO SAMPLING THIS WEEK

Every Sunday here at the market, we host Sampling Sundays, a chance to try delicious bites from different vendors. Whether it’s your first time tasting or a reminder of how good it really is, it’s the perfect way to explore what’s local and tasty!


However, please note that there is no Sampling Sunday this week: stay tuned to see what’s on the menu for the next one!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

We’ve had our new Market hours for nearly a year now, and we’d love to hear what you think of them. Please take a moment to fill out our quick survey and let us know how the new hours are working for you: your input helps us serve you better!


As a thanks for sharing your thoughts, we’ll be giving away $50 in Market gift certificates to one lucky survey respondent EVERY WEEK! Don’t miss out on your chance to win.