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This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Outdoor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, April 8th from 8AM to 1PM on the Rotary Square. Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses! 

• Blanbrook Bison Farm; bison products
• Den Besten Trout Farm; smoked rainbow trout, sausage rolls and fresh eggs
• Carver’s Natural Farms, chicken products, and fresh eggs
• Lynch Maple Farm; maple syrup and maple products
• Janssens Farm Fresh Produce; fresh produce, apple cider
• Sungold Market Garden, fresh produce, honey, seedlings
• Greystead Gardens; fresh produce, preserves & spices
• Terra Optima Labs Inc; mushrooms, microgreens & natural plant food
• Our Fields, fresh produce, honey
• Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers
• The Whole Grain Hearth; fresh baked sour dough bread & pastries
• Helm Baked; gluten free baked goods
• Polina’s Nostalgic Treats; traditional Persian treats
• Morsels, vegetarian savoury baked goods
• The Dough Joe Bakery; gourmet cookies
• JBogal Foods; homemade frozen pierogies 
• Harvest Moon Trading Co.; preserves, granola, mustards, and more
• Proper Heathen Hot Sauce, quintessential hot sauces
• Pillitteri Estates Winery; VQA Ontario Wines
• Of The Earth Co.; handmade & holistic products with an edge
• London Sandwich Co.; handcrafted gourmet breakfast sandwiches
• The Brisket Man; hardwood smoked brisket & pulled pork
• Refined Fool, craft beer
• Maya’s Dog Cookies; Gourmet dog cookies
• The Pie Boss; small-batch caramel apple pie filling
• Sacred Grace; crystals, oils, herbs

Daubian Oliveira will be performing outside on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 8:30am to 11am.

Daubian was raised in Olinda, Pernambuco, northeast of Brazil. Daubian is a singer, guitar player, percussionist and songwriter. His music background is shaped by the beats of street carnival, such as maracatu and frevo, also largely influenced by the Bossa Nova style.

Sam Hornby will be performing outside on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 10:30am to 1pm.

Sam was raised learning Music through the folk tradition in England, where he discovered the freedom of fingerstyle guitar. He now lives in London, Ontario and can be found in the community playing contemporary fingerstyle folk, Celtic Music and jazz standards.

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Himadri Vyas. Himadri will be demonstrating how to make Indori Poha; Indian Breakfast Pt. 3 w/ Tea.

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 6 Himadri Vyas | Indori Poha; Indian Breakfast Pt. 3 w/ Tea

Saturday, May 13 Melanie Amadasun | Pineapple Moscow Mule Mocktail

Saturday, May 20 Jaime Pena | Montecristo Sandwich

Saturday, May 27 Doreen Kool | Sweet & Savoury Crepes

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

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Polina Shadman. Polina will be demonstrating how to make Khoreshte Bademjaan; an Eggplant Stew w/ Rice.

SUNDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

Sunday, May 7 Polina Shadman | Khoreshte Bademjaan; Eggplant Stew w/ Rice

Sunday, May 14 Kimi Abdullah | Picnic Sandwiches

Sunday, May 21 – NO COOKING CLASS

Sunday, May 28 Melanie Amadasun | Shrimp Tacos

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

Our 🌸SPRING WEEKEND MARKET🌸 is taking place Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7th 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 what to miss this!

Bring on Spring! 💐🔆🌺🌈☀️💕

🌸 20 amazing, local artisans

🌸 100 special treats each day that will get you in the Spring spirit!

🌸 Beautiful flower stems for every child or young person

🌸 spring photo op

All first come, first serve; BUT the joy will be endless 💕

Attending Vendors

• A Little Bird Art
• Copper & Blush
• Forest City Candles
• Gnolia Designs
• Good Pud
• Hadouken Athletics
• Heavenly Beads
• Jenna Doodles
• JH Custom Designs
• Magdalena’s Minerals
• Oh That’s Neat
• Ollivia Tuck Co
• Pixie Painthings
• Rim Jobs & Meat Rubs
• Side Hustle Creations
• That Scrunchee Life
• The Littlest Soap Shop
• The ReTAIL Co
• Union Ten Distillery
• Wooly Maple

Where: Indoors, Upstairs on the Market Mezzanine

When: Saturday, May 6, 12pm to 6pm / Sunday, May 7, 11am to 4pm

🌮❤️ Cinco de Mayo Fest is happening on Saturday, May 6th from 3-8pm, and Sunday, May 7th from 11am-6pm! 🌮❤️

Join us for a day of family fun outside on the rotary square! You won’t want to miss out on bouncy castles, food vendors, Dotsy face painting, henna body art with Mehandi by Maggie and live music/DJs! 🎶

La Burreria, La Parrillada and Supper Tasty will be cooking up a storm with their signature flavourful dishes! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌯🌮🥑

New Delhi Deli will be outside with fresh lemonade & iced tea, and Tropikups will have their signature fruit slushies with Latin spices & candy! 🍋🍬

Entertainment – May 7

• Gianny Correa & Ana De Mexicano 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm
• Collective Evolution 2:00pm to 3:00pm
• Antonia Alas (Mariachi band) 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
• David Rayo & Peter Tindall 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Ever wanted to learn the beautiful art of Bonsai but have been too scared to take the plunge? Of The Earth Co is here to teach you how to pot, prune, and care for your own starter bonsai that you will then get to take home with you! This workshop will be taking place on Sunday, May 21 from 12:00-3:00pm in the market kitchen upstairs. You’ll be shown the ropes and be sent off feeling confident to start your journey into the incredible art of bonsai!

Click HERE to register!

Larry has performed with numerous symphony orchestras, been in the pit for many musical theatre productions and played countless ‘gigs’ alongside a wide variety of talented cohorts. Lunch time becomes ‘Launch time’ and ‘The Myth’ becomes a reality at the Covent Garden Market. Ten, nine, eight… ‘enjoy’ !

Larry’s Myth brings it all together on the upper deck at the Market this spring from 12pm to 2pm.

• Tuesday, May 2
• Tuesday, May 9
• Tuesday, May 16
• Tuesday, May 23
• Tuesday, May 30

Did you know Carpe Diem sells Align-Right pillows? The unique cylindrical designs support your neck and shoulders while sleeping. This is a great gift idea for mom or dad with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day coming up! Carpe Diem also sells massage gift cards, giving mom and dad the ultimate act of self-care! Call 519-672-3000 to purchase a gift card today! 💆

Searching for a grazing board for a work event, family get-together, picnic, or just to enjoy at home? Look no further than Kleibers Deli!

With over 70 years of experience in the Market, Kleiber’s Deli has lots of experience catering to big and small groups.

Come try it for yourself! See you at the Market this weekend! ☀️