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Come Out For Crokicurl!

March 2, 2023

This Friday is the first day of the Tim Hortons Brier, the world's most famous national men's curling championship! This year's Brier will be taking place at Budweiser Gardens, and we're looking forward to welcoming attendees with souvenirs, 10% off select vendors and a crokicurl rink on the rotary square!
Did you know Canada has won 11 medals since curling became an Olympic sport in 1998? Canada has won the most medals in Curling at the Olympic Winter Games!
Come check out the crokicurl rink and enjoy our outdoor food vendors! Crokicurl is a combination of two classics: crokinole and curling. Crokicurl became more popular during the pandemic since it's a game that can be played while staying apart! The skating rink is officially done for the season, so come try out crokicurl!
And if you're looking for a way to keep the kids busy during March break, we've got tons of activities going on every day of the week for FREE! Bubble shows, magic shows, face painting & Irish dancing are perfect for entertaining the young ones!

WHO CAN YOU FRIND AT THE FARMERS MARKET

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Indoor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, March 4th from 9AM to 1PM upstairs in the Mezzanine. Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses! 

We even have some local artisans making an appearance!

LIVE MUSIC IN THE MEZZANINE

Mirta Klaric & Viv Black will be performing upstairs in the Blue Lounge this Saturday from 9am to 11am.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE MEZZANINE

Diana Studenberg & David Thompson will be performing upstairs in the Blue Lounge this Saturday from 11am to 1pm.

SATURDAY COOKING CLASSES

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Kimi Abdullah. Kimi will be demonstrating how to make Indonesian snacks!

Saturday Cooking Class Schedule

 

Saturday, March 4

  • Kimi Abdullah | Eggs-cellent Dinners (Frittata and Quiche)

Saturday, March 11

  • Himadri | Daal (Lentils) with Rice

Saturday, March 18

  • Jaime Pena | Carbonara Fettuccini

Saturday, March 25

  • Melanie Amadasun | Plantain Chips

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

SUNDAY COOKING CLASSES

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Melanie Amadasun. Melanie will be demonstrating how to make African Yam Tubers & Tilapia!

Sunday Cooking Class Schedule

 

Sunday, March 5

  • Melanie Amadasun | African Yam Tubers & Tilapia

Sunday, March 12

  • Polina Shadman | Persian Appetizers; Gluten Free & Vegan

Sunday, March 19

  • Kimi Abdullah | Fantastic Fried Rice

Sunday, March 26

  • Kimi Abdullah | Super Salads

Doors open at 11:40am, class starts at 12pm. No registration is required. First come, first served.

THE MARKET WELCOMES THE BRIER!

The world’s most famous national men’s curling championship is coming to London from March 3rd-12th!

The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, presented by AGI, will be played at Budweiser Gardens. 

Throughout the duration of the Tim Hortons Brier, The Rotary Square will be activated with:

🔥 Fire pits & Adirondack chairs

🎶Local DJs

🌭Food vendors

🥌Crokicurl rink

Our indoor businesses are excited to welcome you to the Market, and the following vendors will be offering 10% off all attendees of the Brier:

  • Mercado Burrito
  • La Parrillada Grill
  • Of The Earth Co
  • Guindon Creations
  • My Spice Thyme
  • Seoul Seafood
  • Kleiber’s Deli
  • Pastry Culture

Outdoor Activations Dates/Times:

March 3: 4pm-7pm

March 4: 1pm-7pm

March 5: 11am-4pm

March 10: 12pm-7pm

March 11: 1pm-7pm

March 12: 11am-4pm

MARCH BREAK AT THE MARKET

MARCH 13th-17th IS MARCH BREAK AT THE MARKET!

There’s something happening every day in the upstairs Mezzanine during March Break! All activities are FREE and perfect for keeping kids busy during their break!

🫧On March 13th, Miss T. The Bubble Queen will be back with her signature bubble show from 12-1pm!

🪄On March 14th, Ricky The Magician will be putting on his signature magic show from 11am-12:00pm!

🎨On March 15th, Dotsy The Clown will be here with face painting, crafts and a bouncy castle from 11am-1pm!

☘️On March 16th, The Goggin Carroll School of Irish Dance will be putting on a traditional Irish dance performance from 12:30-12:45pm!

Don’t miss out on a week of family fun at the Market! ❤️

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BY THE LONDON BEER FEST

🍀St Patrick’s Day by The London Beer Fest is taking place outside on the Rotary Square Friday, March 17th from 4pm to midnight! With live music, drinks, food vendors and of course… green beer you won’t want to miss out!🍀

 

TIME: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

LOCATION: Rotary Square

COST: FREE

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP

On Sunday, April 23rd, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Of The Earth Co will be hosting a Kokedama workshop in the Market Kitchen.

The class is $50 per person, and you’ll take home your very own Kokedama plant! During the workshop, you’ll learn about the history and origin of Kokedama, how to prepare a plant for wrapping, as well as how to bind and maintain your very own Kokedama-style planter.

Click HERE to sign up!

BRIER CHOCOLATE

The Chocolate Factory has Brier-themed chocolates, perfect to snack on between games! Guindon Creations will also have souvenirs specific to the Brier and London!

MARKET CAFE HAS AN EASTER BLEND!

Rafet from The Market Cafe is excited to share his Easter Coffee blend! Come try it out for yourself; it’s never too early to get in the spirit of the season!

MY SPICE THYME IS OPENING THIS FRIDAY!

My Spice Thyme is opening their doors this Friday at 9:00am!

Formally known as “Snack and Bake,” My Spice Thyme provides over 20 years of previous retail experience. 

Their worldwide products are carefully selected and include a variety of herbs & spices, pure & natural or artificial extracts, daily cooking & baking products, organic & gluten-free, and non-G.M.O and vegan flours, grains, lentils, beans, rice, herbal teas and a future selection of essential oils and of course, fun & tasty snacks, candies & chocolates. 

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