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Food, Fun & Festivities

Welcome back! We hope your month has been filled with sunny days and positive vibes! Last week was filled with excitement, with Cooking Demonstrations, Yoga Classes, Farmers Market and tons of live music! We sincerely hope everyone had an absolute blast!
Did you know the Market is only an 8-minute walk from Ivey Park? Grab some fruits, sweet treats and some snacks from the Market and enjoy a little picnic by the Thames! Bring the kids and cool off at the Splash Pad located right in the park!
As we dive into this week and beyond, we're looking at some incredible events coming up. First, the highly anticipated Summer Market for the Fur Babes in support of SCAAR London is taking place this Saturday from 3pm to 9pm followed by the vibrant Persian Summer Market hosted by our very own Farmer's Market vendor Polina's Nostalgic Treats on Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Delicious foods, fun finds and unforgettable experiences await!
And speaking of not missing out! Get ready for our Colombian Gastronomy Festival, which will run from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21st . If you're up for a fun-filled time, this is an absolute must-attend event this summer. Featuring authentic Columbian food, Latin music, drinks, dancing, & more! Get ready and join us for a fantastic celebration!
Keep reading for more information on where you can find vegan-friendly and/or gluten-free options here at the Market! From delicious pastries, to scrumptious salads and more!

Vegan & Gluten-Free Options at the Market

Discover an array of vegan & gluten-free delights at the Market. From hearty meals to savoury snacks and sweet pastries! 🌱 The following Market Vendors have vegan-friendly and/or gluten-free menus and items that are not only yummy but also nourishing and good for your body!😋

    1. New Delhi Deli
    2. Mustang Desserts
    3. Hasbeans
    4. C’est Cheez
    5. Piping Kettle Soup Co.
    6. The Ice Cream Bowl
    7. The Salad Bowl
    8. Thai Delight

and many more! You won’t want to miss out on all the delicious eats here at the Market!

Blue Waves Smoothie Bowl

Cool off this summer with the Blue Waves smoothie bowl from the Better Blend! 🌊🌞 This smoothie bowl will have you feeling like you’ve been whisked away on a tropical vacation! 🏖️ Jam-packed with pineapples, bananas, coconut milk, and a splash of sunshine! 🍍🥥

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET

Here’s the list folks! Below is everyone you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, July 13th 8am to 1pm. Click on their names for more information!

Attending Farmers Market Vendors

Pop Up Vendors

  • Beautiful By Romana
  • Fire Within Jewelry
  • Rusty Tin Cup Candles
  • Dogtopia
  • Palace / The Fringe

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

Join us this Saturday, July 13th in the Market Kitchen for our cooking demo hosted by Jaime Pena. Jaime will be demonstrating how to make Grilled Pineapple Salad w/ Grilled Pineapple Vinaigrette!


SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, July 13 | Jaime Pena – Grilled Pineapple Salad w/ Grilled Pineapple Vinaigrette
  • Saturday, July 20 | Fiona Moniz – Ground Meat Cutlets
  • Saturday, July 27 | Polina Shadman – Eggplant Dip – Kaske Bademjaan

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

TIRGAN MID SUMMER MARKET

Polina of Nostalgic Treats, who is a vendors at the Covent Garden Farmers Market and one of the market chefs has a background in event planning. This past spring she organized and held her first ever Persian Spring Market and it was so successful that now there is one for this Sunday, July 14th. Last one was around the Iranian New Year and this time the mid-summer market will coincide with Tirgan festivities across regions.


This is a great opportunity to get front and centre of the Iranian community London Ontario as well as have a presence in the Downtown core.