Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

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October 7, 2026

Time flies! There's a clear autumnal chill in the air now, and Thanksgiving is this coming Monday. 🕰️🍂 We've been compiling all the info about what to pre-order and where to get it from this holiday season, from turkeys to cupcakes to the most beautiful florals and decor pieces. Find all the details in this newsletter and keep an eye on our social media @coventgardenmarketcanada for more!

Please remember that the Market is closed every Monday and that it's best to pick up your provisions before the weekend passes by. Visit us from 9am-7pm Tuesday through Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday to grab your pre-orders, holiday essentials, hosting gifts, and any extra bits that'll make your weekend feel that much more special (and local)! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Covent Garden Market. ♥️

Events Overview

Every Saturday

Outdoor Farmers Market, 8am-1pm

Every Sunday

Sampling Sunday, 11am-1pm

Saturday, October 10

Gratitude Bracelet Workshop, 11am-3pm

Vintage on the Block 4pm-9pm @vintageotb

Sunday, October 11

Gratitude Bracelet Workshop, 11am-3pm

Monday, October 12

Thanksgiving (Market Closed)

Wednesday October 21 & Thursday October 22

UWO Convocation at Canada Life Place

Sunday, October 25

Downtown Candy Crawl, 12pm-3pm

Sunday, October 25 OR Saturday, October 31

Halloween Workshop (Lounge), 11am-3pm

VOTB!

This is your reminder that @vintageotb is THIS WEEKEND! Come by for the last outdoor votb of the season and enjoy the sunny weather while browsing through thousands of vintage items from 30+ vintage vendors with everything from antique housewares to the coolest clothes to transition your wardrobe for the fall.

Thanksgiving Pre-Orders

It’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! Chris’ Country Cuts is now accepting preorders for the best specialty proteins around, sure to be the star of the show on your holiday dining table. 🦃🍂

Quantities are limited so get your orders in ASAP — phone the store at 519 673 1539, visit their website chriscountrycuts.com, or visit in person in the Market at 130 King Street! 🏫

Thanksgiving offerings include:
— Pasture raised turkeys from Fenwood Farms @fenwoodfarm
— Grain fed turkeys, Aunt Frieda from Hayters Farms @haytersfarm
— Traditional bone in hams (as well as bone in honey spiral hams), from Schinkels in Chatham @schinkelslegacy
— Bone in or boneless Ontario legs of lamb from Fitpig Farms in Thamesford
— Dry aged prime ribs from Norwich Packers

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET

Blanbrook Bison Farm; bison products
Greystead Gardens;fresh produce, spices
Harcroft Estates Artisan Preserves (HEAP); cooked jams, jellies, and seasonal preserves
Janssens Farm Fresh Produce; fresh produce
Joyce Farms; fresh strawberries, produce
Jumping Ovens; savoury pies, brioche & more
La Houlette de Vie; fresh baked organic naturally fermented bread
Morsels; vegetarian savoury baked goods
- biweekly
- Thanksgiving pies will be available
Our Fields,fresh produce, preserves, honey
Pillitteri Estates Winery;VQA Ontario Wines
Small World Mycology; premium fresh mushrooms
Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers

See you there!

OUR BALCONY IS STILL OPEN!

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to lounge on the Market’s balcony? 🤔💭

Find out for yourself! The Market’s balcony is OPEN for public use and we’ve dressed it up with plenty of comfortable seating for you to enjoy. Bring a book, grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy the view. Please adhere to our safety rules during your visit — enjoy! 📖☕️

Pre-order your holiday sweet treats before they sell out!

The Razzle Dazzle team is hard at work crafting each batch with the utmost care and kindness, aiming to infuse every bite with the essence of cherished memories. From their quintessential cupcakes to glistening loaves and pies to seasonally-themed cakes and cookies, they’re well equipped to adorn your Thanksgiving table with the best goods around. 🧁🕰️🍂

Visit their website www.razzledazzlecupcakes.ca to pre-order, or stop by in person to see their offerings up close!

Hosting Gift Inspiration

Check out these goodies from @chocolatefactory_stmaryslondon and get inspired to share them with someone you love! Hosting gifts are always appreciated around the holidays and decorative chocolate, thoughtful decor, and comforting mugs that can be used again and again make perfect gifts. Take a wander through Chocolate Factory’s retail display to shop for your loved ones, and be sure to get something for yourself while you’re here!

Late Season Blooms & Pumpkin Centrepieces

Visit our social media @coventgardenmarketcanada to come with us as we watch Ezra at @fmnflowers put together a Thanksgiving floral arrangement in a real pumpkin! 🎃🌻

Alongside all your holiday cooking essentials and hosting gifts, florals also feel extra special this time of year as we enjoy a late season of blooms just before the frost sets in. Perk up your space and dress up your dining table with thoughtfully-crafted arrangements that last!

Sampling Sunday

On Sundays 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! This weekend’s feature is a multi-vendor showcase for Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for more details to come!

🕚 Time: 11 a.m. ~ while supplies last!

You won’t want to miss this!

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