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Helllooo August!!

August 5, 2026

Summer has absolutely flown by, and somehow we're already heading into August! But don't worry, the fun is far from over. We love summer at the Market, and this week is another one packed with reasons to stop by.

JJ's London Jamaican Jerk Festival kicks off this Friday and takes over the Market Square all weekend long, our Saturday Farmers' Market is bursting with local goodness, and Londonlicious is in full swing with delicious dishes to discover. Whether you're shopping, grabbing a bite, or soaking up the atmosphere, there's always something happening at the Market. Check out everything we've got planned below!

JJ’s London Jamaican Jerk Festival

🔥 Join us for the 4th Annual JJ’s London Jamaican Jerk Festival on Rotary Square!

Get ready for a weekend of amazing food, live entertainment, great music, and unforgettable vibes! Bring your family and friends and experience one of London’s hottest summer celebrations.

Festival Hours:
Friday, August 7 | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, August 8 | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, August 9 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

🎉 Good food. Great music. Amazing vibes. Don’t miss it!

OUTDOOR FARMERS 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:

Pop-ups:

  • Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Loop & Knot Customs

Holly Jolly Holiday Market – Vendor Application

🎄 Holly Jolly Holiday Market ~ Vendor Application

The 5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market is back, and we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! Join us for three magical weekends of holiday shopping, festive entertainment, and unforgettable Christmas experiences.

Thousands of visitors will enjoy a festive marketplace filled with unique local vendors, seasonal treats, live entertainment, and holiday activities for all ages.

What to Expect

  • Indoor & outdoor vendor spaces
  • A charming Christmas Village with vendor huts & domes
  • Live music & entertainment
  • Pictures with Santa
  • Horse & carriage rides
  • Holiday workshops
  • Outdoor food vendors & Christmas cocktails
  • A giant Christmas tree and plenty of festive cheer!

Market Weekends

  • Week 1: December 4–6
  • Week 2: December 11–13
  • Week 3: December 18–20

Vendor locations are selected by the Market team, and we’ll do our best to accommodate placement preferences whenever possible.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to this year’s Holly Jolly Holiday Market! 🎁

APPLY HERE:

Holly Jolly 2026 Application Form

Londonlicious - Participating Vendors

Here’s a full list of our participants for this year’s festival: 

  • New Delhi Deli
  • Thai Delight
  • Bear & Frankie’s
  • Kafta’s
  • La Burreria
  • Mona’s Shawarma
  • Market Cafe
  • Poyo’s
  • Love Pastel
  • Seoul Seafood

Simple Reflections for Artists – Forest City Fusion Festival

Forest City Fusion Festival 2026 is coming to Covent Garden Market!

Experience a full day of culture, creativity, and community at Morning at the Market, Sunset in the Square on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Covent Garden Market (130 King St., London, ON).

Start your day exploring the Farmer’s Market (8 AM–1 PM) and cheering on emerging performers during the Youth Talent Showcase (10 AM–1 PM). Then, as the sun sets, the celebration comes alive with live Latin music, global dance performances, live painting, local art, and delicious food from 4 PM–11 PM.

Presented by Simple Reflections for Artists, this vibrant festival brings together artists, musicians, performers, and the community for an unforgettable celebration of creativity in the heart of downtown London.

Admission is free. Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate the spirit of the Forest City!

What's in Season

August is one of the tastiest times of the year! Fill your basket with fresh, locally grown favourites like:

  • Sweet Ontario corn 🌽

  • Juicy tomatoes 🍅

  • Crisp cucumbers 🥒

  • Colourful peppers 🫑

  • Fresh green beans

  • Zucchini & summer squash

  • Blueberries 🫐

  • Peaches 🍑

  • Fresh herbs 🌿

  • Gorgeous local flowers 💐

You can find these seasonal favourites indoors at Havaris Produce and Doris Family Produce, or outside from the Farmers  every Saturday at our Farmers’ Market from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Perfect Pairings

Some of the best meals happen when our Indoor Market and Farmers’ Market come together! We’ve paired local favourites from both markets to inspire your next delicious bite.

This week’s perfect pairings:

🧀 Smith Cheese + 🍓 HEAP (Harcroft Estates Artisan Preserves) jam = the ultimate charcuterie board.

🥖 La Houlette de Vie sourdough + 🫒 Glenda’s hummus or dips = a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

🍅 Fresh tomatoes from Doris Family Produce + 🌿 fresh basil from our Farmers’ Market + 🧀 Smith Cheese mozzarella = a classic summer caprese salad.

🍄 Small World Mycology mushrooms + 🥩 Chris’ Country Cuts steaks = an easy, restaurant-worthy dinner.

☕ Hasbeans coffee + 🍪 a fresh baked treat from our Farmers’ Market = the perfect morning pick-me-up.

🌽 Sweet Ontario corn from Havaris Produce + 🦬 Blanbrook Bison Farm burgers = a summer BBQ you’ll want on repeat.

Shop a little indoors, shop a little outdoors, and enjoy the best of both worlds!

ROLLER SKATING ON THE SQUARE! 🌀🛼💫

Another fun addition to our #CGMsummer, happening every Wednesday from July 8 – September 23 from 4-7pm! Skate rentals will be available for $5 and additional entertainment like live music and DJs will be here to keep the good energy flowing!

We are grateful to the Paul Seed Fund at London Community Foundation for its support of the live music for Roller Skating at the Market!

📸 Photos by @studiokuefnerphotography and @lighthouse.moments.photography

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