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Hello, August!

Get your appetites' ready and head down to the Market this weekend! If you are coming down on Saturday to shop the Farmers Market you can find London Sandwich Co whipping up his handcrafted gourmet breakfast sandwiches and Mark's Fine Meats grilling up there well-known sliders! If you can make it, stop by Sunday all day for Brunch Fest hosted by Dine In 519!

WHO CAN YOU FIND AT THE FARMERS MARKET?

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, August 6th! Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses!

 

 

Check out their websites for more information about their products and to see what’s in season/currently available!

SUNGOLD MARKET GARDEN

Summer eating is at it’s absolute best right now!

These beautiful Italian sweet peppers from @sungoldmarketgarden can be found at the market this Saturday alongside funky cherry tomatoes, heirloom and exotic tomatoes, French fingering new potatoes, romanesco, summer squash, shishito peppers, eggplant, green beans, spring mix, rosemary, basil, Tropea onions, kale, chard, green onions, and a few other things!

KILLDEER FOOD CO

What’s new this week at Killdeer Food Co.?

 

Ground Cherries – like little tropical candies, these can stay on the counter for a week or store in the fridge for longer. Peel off the wrapper before eating!

Melons – the first few melons are making an appearance – just the green honeydew right now (tons more next week!).

Carrots are back!

Basil, parsley, cilantro & garlic Big Bags.

Fresh Shallots

Fresh Roasted Beet Salad with Pickled Fresh Shallots

Tomato Chutney with Green Coriander – really good with anything grilled, on a sandwich or in a wrap. Sweet & savory in all the best ways.

LONDON SANDWICH CO

Check out London Sandwich Co this Saturday for his handcrafted gourmet breakfast sandwiches and burritos!

SUMMER MARKET MORNINGS

A lovely customer shared her market haul with us and we couldn’t help but share it with you!

“The most beautiful produce from @sungoldmarketgarden, as well as sunflowers from their farm – with @taniafloral, she is creating some wedding magic this summer.

@helmbaked always has small batch, homemade deliciousness.

We always leave @jillstable with a few bags of local goodness, as well as imported cheeses from France, honey from Greece, Italian olive oil, and fresh ravioli!

@coventgardenmarketcanada always has the remaining requirements!

@cgoutdoorfarmersmarket is always worth planning your weekend around! The best way to start the week.”

Photo / caption @carrie.lavie

LIVE MUSIC ON THE SQUARE

Alyssa Bart will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday, August 6th 8:30am to 10:30am.

Alyssa Bart is a singer-songwriter, classical vocalist, and actor from Barrie, ON. Alyssa is no stranger to the stage with over 8 years of performing experience in a variety of genres. Currently residing in London, ON, Alyssa is completing her Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance at the University of Western Ontario. Alyssa released her first single back in 2020 and has been writing and performing at restaurants, festivals, events, and markets across southern Ontario ever since.

LIVE MUSIC ON THE SQUARE

Nick Ewanick will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday, August 6th 11am to 1pm.

Nick Ewanick is a solo folk/rock/pop cover artist who was born and raised in St. Thomas, and now living in Forest City!  Since early childhood, Nick has been performing and playing various instruments.  He is able to combine some of these talents in his solo act thanks to his looping station which creates a one-man band feeling.  While covering your favourite sing-a-long songs, Nick encourages audience engagement and requests; so have them ready!  You can catch Nick all summer long around SW Ontario by following his Facebook and Instagram!

POP UP ARTISAN MARKET

Join us this Saturday, August 6th for our third Pop Up Artisan Market upstairs in the Mezzanine from 10am to 2pm! We’ve got a stellar group of local artisans ready to help you find unique gifts for baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, or even just to spoil yourself! We will even have local musician Mary Ashton performing upstairs in the Blue Lounge to make your Saturday stroll through the market that much more enjoyable!

Participating Vendors

Check out what vendors will be here below! Click on their name, give them a follow, and check out some of the items they have to offer!

 

Cora & Co; polymer clay accessories

Pixie Painthingsforaged botanical resin jewelry & art

Oh That’s Neatclay jewelry & accessories

Sophie Magic Bow; Brazilian handmade kids accessories

The Risen Co.; ethically conscious candles, soaps & crochet

Rosie Co.dog bandanas & accessories

Magdalena’s Minerals; crystals & crystal accessories

Bubba & Little Mel’s Crayon Co.100% non toxic crayons (names, shapes & custom designs)

Solaire Sprout; embroidery / jewelry / candles

Craftyma’s Creation’s by JJ; personalized, uplifting handmade gifts

Ghostedsmall batch hot sauce

A Vow To My Skin100% natural & organic oils

Azoora; bags & bling 

Butterfly Craft Studio; creative handmade bags and mugs

Love, Calista; jewelry handcrafted with love

FREE FACE PAINTING

Get the kids and head upstairs to the Blue Lounge this Saturday for FREE face painting from Team Dotsy! Team Dotsy will be here 10am to 2pm!

BRUNCH FEST

Let’s Brunch, London!

Brunch lovers unite. London’s first annual BRUNCH FEST presented by Dinein519 is coming to the Covent Garden Market on Sunday August 7th. This event will feature Mimosa & Ceaser bars, London’s most mouth watering food vendors serving dishes unique to this event, live music, photo walls and so much more!

Participating Vendors

 

  • Plaza Sushi will be joining us making fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes! They’re sweet and custard-y, with a taste of vanilla.
  • Dos Tacos serving drool worthy Breakfast Style Tacos.
  • Kyle’s Fried Chicken serving up Brisket Eggs Benny & Fried Chicken w/ Jalapeño Waffles.
  • Pizza Mane known for his Neapolitan style pies and unique flavour combinations.
  • Acai Concept makes authentic Brazilian Açai & Dragonfruit bowls with unlimited toppings.
  • The Empanada Spot will be serving empanadas stuffed with bacon and potato!
  • New Leaf Food Truck coming through with the plant-based options! Sweet and savoury breakfast wraps w/ seasoned tofu scramble, home fries, and sweet tomato jam in a flour tortilla.

GEODE WROKSHOP SOON APPROACHING

This just Cracked…

Magpie’s Collected Creations is now hosting their very own Geode Workshops! Join them at there shop on Saturday, August 13th from 11am to 3pm!

 

Here’s how it works:

  • Pick out your own geode and wait to see what surprises are within!

Step 1- select your geode or geodes
Step 2- purchase your geode or geodes
Step 3- take your geode over to the geode cracking station
Step 4- get cracking!

  • Price for admission is just the price of your geode or geodes so enjoy and have fun!

COCKTAIL SHOW SEAFOOD EDITION NEXT WEEKEND

Live Music – Seafood – Cocktails

 

Cocktail Show Seafood Edition next Saturday, August 13th 4pm to 11pm on the Rotary Square!

Check out Stereo Caliente Entertainment for more information!

SPLASH FOR KIDS

Make a #SplashForKids to help change lives!

 

Next Sunday, August 14th join us on the Rotary Square for the 3rd annual Great Canadian Splash for Kids in support of Sunshine Dreams! Get involved in fun and easy ‘SPLASH-TIVITIES’ or compete to win in epic team SPLASH CHALLENGES and raise funds from wherever you are to WIN PRIZES and change the lives of children and youth living with severe physical disabilities across Canada. 

 

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT MORE THAN EVER:
Sunshine is the only charity in Canada that changes the lives of kids and youth living with severe physical disabilities through customized dream experiences. For many, a Sunshine Dream is a ray of hope and gives them a foundation to build a brighter future.
 
Help raise awareness of the power of a Sunshine Dream and fundraise to support more dreams come true for kids near you. 
Your support today will help ensure dreams like receiving adaptive technology to connect with peers and online learning, or musical instruments to increase skills and confidence will come true next year for kids in your own community.
Gather your water toys, fundraise, and #SplashForKids to help change lives.