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We are now in the summer season and the heat is increasing daily. This is the perfect chance to spend your time at the market and grab some good eats. All of our vendors offer amazing options, starting with these 5 vendors that offer foods and beverages that will be sure to keep you energized on these hot summer days.

Doris Family Produce is great if you need a light snack like fresh fruit or salads, or some wonderful packaged dips like dill pickle hummus or fresh bruschetta. This is the perfect stop if you are shopping for yourself, or need a quick something to bring to an event.

The Salad Bowl offers a broad selection of sandwich and salad creations, along with pasta bowls, soup and wraps that will cool you down. Featured on the menu, “Our classics” is a list of popular combinations that can be made into a bowl, wrap, or sandwich. How convenient!

Need a mid-day pick me up? Better Blend’s offers multiple options of smoothies and juices made fresh using simple ingredients to create flavour bursting combos. These are just a few of the creations that are sure to keep you energized:

• Purple Rain (Blueberries, Banana, Frozen yogurt and pineapple juice), 

• PB & Jolt (Banana, Peanut Butter, Espresso, Skim Milk, Frozen Yogurt)

• Ocean Blue:Fresh Juice (Pineapple, Coconut Water, Lemon, Ginger, Blue Spirulina)

• Mango Matcha (Mango, Frozen Yogurt, Matcha, Milk)

Thai Delight is an excellent option if you are craving something super flavourful. The menu features cashew chicken, pad thai and tom yum soup, and if a light snack is what you are searching for then try the yummy wontons or the spring/fresh rolls.

If all you are searching for is just something light to drink, The Tea Haus has multiple kinds of teas hot or iced. Clean ingredients and multiple options, there is something for everyone. Popular choices include:

• Mango, Mango
• Lime Fizz
• Ruby Red Iced Tea
• Island Breeze

☀️ Let the Countdown to the Long Weekend Begin!

The Market is your one-stop shop for all your weekend essentials:
🥩 meats for the grill
🥐 breakfast goodies
🍓 fresh produce
🧀 cheeses
🍰 desserts
☕ coffee & so much more!

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or hitting the road for a getaway, we’ve got your cravings covered.

Shop local, eat well, and make it a weekend to remember!

Our Outdoor Farmers Market is back for the season 8am to 1pm! As a reminder it will be taking place over on Market Lane (ally way between the Market and Dundas St) while the square is under renovations! Below you can check out what vendors will be here this Saturday, June 28th!

• Big D’s Pickle Shack; small batcha artisan pickles
• Blanbrook Bison Farm; bison products
• Den Besten Trout Farm; smoked rainbow trout, sausage rolls and fresh eggs
• Greystead Gardens; fresh produce, spices
• Janssens Farm Fresh Produce; fresh produce
• Jumping Ovens: savoury pies, brioche & more
• Joyce Farms; fresh strawberries, produce (starting in June)
• La Houlette de Vie; fresh baked organic naturally fermented bread
• London Brewing Co-Operative; organic craft beer 
• Our Fields, fresh produce, preserves, honey
• Pillitteri Estates Winery; VQA Ontario Wines
• Polina’s Nostalgic Treats; traditional Persian treats
• Small World Mycology; premium fresh mushrooms
• The Dough Joe Bakery; gourmet cookies
• The Whole Grain Hearth; fresh baked sour dough bread & pastries
• Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers

Registration is now required for all classes and will open on the second Thursday prior to the event date – registration opens today for Kimi’s Asian-inspired BBQ class next Saturday, July 5) Click here to register –> https://forms.gle/vdx6LurmPzPo1KMR7

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

• Saturday, July 12 | Ranjeet – Basque cheesecake
  • (registration opens July 3rd @ 11am)
• Saturday, July 19 | Polina Shadman – Turkish style Moussaka
  • (registration opens July 10th @ 11am)
• Saturday, July 26 | Jaime Pena – Chow Mein
  • (registration opens July 17th @ 11am)

Please note; our kitchen is going under renovations so cooking demos will pause after the July 26th class.

Every Sunday 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 Sunday, we’re featuring: Charcuterie from the Market.

📍 Where: Centre Court
🕚 Time: 11 a.m. — while supplies last!

Come hungry – you won’t want to miss this!😋

Join us on the main floor near Magpie’s Collected Creations for Canada Day crafts from 11am to 3pm on June 28 & 29!

• Canadian Themed Bracelets

The Market will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day.

Be sure to visit before the holiday weekend to stock up on all your fresh and local essentials!

🕘 Regular Market Hours

• Tuesday to Saturday: 9AM–7PM
• Sunday: 10AM–5PM
• Monday: Closed
  (Market Café and Hasbeans open at 8AM on weekdays)

Looking for a fun and memorable activity to do with your child over the summer break?

Come join me for a hands-on, kid friendly workshop for adults and their junior baker — a creative and cozy workshop where you’ll both get your hands in the dough, learn the basics of sourdough baking, and take home everything you need to bake your first loaf the next day!

👩‍👧 Perfect for parents, aunts/uncles, grandparents or caregivers + one child (ages 6–12)
🥖 No baking experience needed
🌾 Learn, connect, and make something nourishing together
🎁 Each pair gets a live starter, tools, instructions + my beginner’s e-book!

Click here to register!

PLEASE NOTE THE MARKET WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, JULY 1ST FOR CANADA DAY!