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This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, September 3rd! Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses!

• Greystead Gardens, fresh produce
• Janssens Farm Fresh Produce, fresh produce
• Killdeer Food Co., fresh produce
• Sungold Market Garden, fresh produce
• Ag Innovations, fresh mushrooms
• Blanbrook Bison Farm, bison products
• Carver’s Natural Farms, chicken products, and fresh eggs
• Dave’s Beef & Lamb, beef and lamb products
• Den Besten’s Trout Farm, fresh smoked trout products, and fresh eggs
• Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers
• Our Fields, fresh produce, honey
• Thames River Melons, fresh produce, preserves
• Mulberry Moon Farm, fresh produce
• Joyce Farms; fresh produce
• Lynch Maple Farm, maple syrup and products
• Monforte Dairy, locally produced cheeses
• Morsels, vegetarian savoury baked goods
• La Houlette de Vie, fresh baked organic naturally fermented bread
• The Whole Grain Hearth, fresh baked sour dough bread & pastries
• JBogal Foods, homemade pierogi 
• Helm Baked, gluten free baked goods
• Polina’s Nostalgic Treats, traditional Persian treats
• Harvest Moon Trading Co., preserves, granola, mustards, and more
• Proper Heathen Hot Sauce, quintessential hot sauces
• Everything Garlic, garlic oil and spreads
• Skilled Accents, sustainable handmade products
• London Brewing Co-Operative, organic craft beer
• Pillitteri Estates Winery, VQA Ontario Wines
• Jumping Ovens, gourmet beef, chicken & vegetable pot pies
• Mark’s Fine Meats, handcrafted gourmet sliders
• London Sandwich Co, handcrafted gourmet breakfast sandwiches
• The Brisket Man; hardwood smoked brisket & pulled pork

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

Quaker Calm Tea – the dry version of Martha’s Herbal Tea, this bag is a local fundraising operation, made by members of the community and Quakers (I’m (Ellen) one – join us for an hour of silent worship/ meditation on Sundays in Sparta at 11am – sometimes it’s just what I need. The meeting house is old and beautiful with wavy glass on the windows looking out onto old maples.). It makes a great gift and often sells out before the holiday season.

Pesto Provençal – a pasta sauce designed to transport you! It’s got grilled eggplant & zucchini that have been blended with tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. Dry cured olives and anchovies add richness and intrigue. Perfect for an easy weeknight pasta, secretly loaded with a variety of vegetables.

Dilly Carrots – lacto-fermented dilly carrots – I’ve made them before, they’re fantastic!

Ratatouille – French classic, it’s a stew, it’s a sauce for polenta, it’s a sauce for pasta, it’s a nest for poaching an egg,  it’s a buddy in the instant pot for some chicken or some lamb – chock full of veg, a capsule of late August. I recommend saving this one in the freezer for a few months until you’re desperate for a taste of summer.

Celery – crunchy and juicy, flavorful but gets along with almost everything in the pot.

Little Gems, Crispy Green and Romaine – head lettuce is back!

Soak in the first signs of fall with these gluten free leaf sugar cookies with royal icing this Saturday from Helm Baked!

French breakfast radish, purple daikon radish, Romano beans, French beans, fennel, carrots, arugula, spinach, salad mix, and mustard greens. Summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants still abound and should hang on for a few more weeks!

these mushroom & fontina tarts from @morsels_london_on are delicious! Find them along with other vegetarian savoury baked goods every Saturday 8am to 1pm.

Lucy Morgan will be performing this Saturday, September 3rd outside at the Farmers’ Market 8:30am to 10:30am.

Lucy Morgan is a singer/songwriter from Port Stanley, Ontario. She grew up with music in her life from the very beginning and performing has always been in her blood. She believes music is our universal language and feels so blessed to provide a space for others to connect emotionally through her songs. Lucy released her first single “I Really Loved You” on all streaming platforms in 2020 and is set to release her debut EP this summer!

Cool Shoes Trio will be performing this Saturday, September 3rd outside at the Farmers’ Market 11am to 1pm.

Cool Shoes Trio is a collaboration of three of London’s premier musicians; John Brocksom (keyboards and voice), Rob Weatherstone (bass and voice) and Allen Jacob (voice). With a deft touch they bring a respectful nod to a wide range of theatre and jazz standards, adult easy listening and modern and original works: they add their unique stylistic flavor that results in astounding and emotional performances. The Cool Shoes Trio is an exceptional musical experience and designed to be scalable, allowing for the addition of top flight musicians to heighten an already remarkable performance.

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Kimi Abdullah. Kimi will be demonstrating how to make Mie Soto; a spicy Indonesian noodle soup dish.

September Cooking Class Schedule

A side note:

The food banks are experiencing increased demand due to inflation. If you are able to, we are asking attendees to bring a donation for the London Food Bank to the cooking classes this month. It would be greatly appreciated!

Join us this Saturday for our Pop Up Artisan Market upstairs in the Mezzanine! 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 musicians 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

Oh That’s Neat; clay jewelry & accessories

Sophie Magic Bow; Brazilian handmade kids accessories

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

Artful Designer; handmade seed paper creations for all occasions

Magdalena’s Minerals; crystals & crystal accessories

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

Ghosted; small batch hot sauce

MADart London; art

A Vow To My Skin; 100% natural & organic oils

Azoora; bags & bling 

Butterfly Craft Studio; creative handmade bags and mugs

Cynthia Designs; resin pieces such as wall art, coasters, trays, phone grips, etc.

100% from Scratch; sketch artist

Meraki; mexican handmade jewelry and clothing

Frank Ridsdale will be performing this Saturday, September 3rd upstairs in the Mezzanine from 1pm to 3pm during the Pop Up Artisan Market.

London, Ontario native Frank Ridsdale has been performing and writing songs since he was 14 years old in 1967. He is the recipient of numerous Jack Richardson Music awards in various categories and was inducted into the London City Music Hall Of Fame along with the other members of Uranus in 2017. He now performs regularly with the bands Stetson Brothers and Slugfest and also does solo work.

Join us as we celebrate diversity and come together as a community at MANIFEST 2022 held by @softlifeldn this Saturday 3pm to 11pm. This exciting festival will be taking place this Saturday, September 3rd on the Rotary Square!

This year, MANIFEST 2022 will include live performances of over 10+ artists, 15+ DJs with 20+ food vendors and small businesses in the area. Each of them brings unique custom music, dance, food, and businesses from within the community.

Focusing on celebrating our community’s roots while embracing new cultures, live music, vibrant traditional clothing and local businesses from London, ON. This event will take you on a one-of-a-kind experience; all in one location, all in the same day.

MANIFEST 2022 aims to promote inclusion and representations of all persons. In addition, MANIFEST 2022 is an inclusive space, open for transnational identities, and evoking a sense of safety and belonging. Everyone is welcome to show their love and support! It is a day to celebrate the end of summer and the contributions of the diverse individuals that make up London, ON.

Be dazzled and awed as you experience MANIFEST 2022 and the fully-packed entertainment line-up. Follow @softlifeldn for more information!

Our Saturday Cooking Classes have been amazing this year, so much so we wanted to give more people the opportunity to partake and join in on the fun! From now until the end of November, join us on Sunday’s in the Market Kitchen from 12pm to 1pm for FREE cooking classes hosted by local food lovers!

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Melanie Amadasun. Melanie will be demonstrating how to make 2 dishes;

1. A Cucumber Yogurt Salad
2. A herb and Garlic Salmon

UPCOMING CLASSES

Door open at 11:40am. No Registration is required. First come, first served. 

A side note:

The food banks are experiencing increased demand due to inflation. If you are able to, we are asking attendees to bring a donation for the London Food Bank to the cooking classes this month. It would be greatly appreciated!

Come down and enjoy the sounds and tastes of the Latin Market this Sunday from 11am to 3pm. This is the second last Outdoor Latin Market of the season – artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment!

Artisan Vendors

• Shaperfect
• MatIco Arte Manual
• Harley Salamanca
• Dunamis Café
• Lotus Creations
• Ayllus handmade crafts

Food Vendors

• Q- Bites  (not Confirmed)
• Callejeros Street Food
• La Huasteca Potosina
• Obleas
• Ricuras Colombianas

Live Entertainment by Gianny Correa