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Make Way For Fall

August 29, 2024

We're nearing the end of August and we can't believe how quick this summer flew by! ☀️ It's been a whirlwind of fun week after week! Last weekend, we had the ultimate celebration of culture at Taco Fest! We enjoyed birria tacos 🌮, refreshing drinks🍹, and electrifying entertainment – from the thrilling Lucha Libre matches, to the captivating Mariachi band performances 🎶🪕, it's safe to say that those in attendance were treated to an unforgettable experience.
Although summer seems to be drawing close to an end, we're not quite finished with festival season yet! This weekend the Market Square will come to life with the Manifest Music Festival on Saturday (4pm-11pm) and in September we still have Elevate Festival and Tamal Festival to look forward to. You can find our lively Outdoor Farmer's Market out on the Square on Saturdays (8am-1pm), enjoy our free Saturday cooking demonstrations up in the Market Kitchen (11am-12pm), and participate in tons of exciting workshops. Speaking of workshops, Magpie's Collected Creations will be hosting a "Swifty Bracelet Workshop" this weekend (Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm) where you can make & trade beaded bracelets! 
Reminder that the Market will be closed Monday for Labour Day as well as Tuesday. We'll be back open with our regular hours starting Wednesday, September 4th.
We're a little bittersweet about the end of summer – warm sunny days on the Market Square just hits different. However, we're also looking forward to the arrival of Autumn🍂– beautiful leaves, cozy drinks, and tons of fall festivities! So be sure to stay tuned for all the Market has to offer to keep the good times going into Fall!

Picnic Essentials

But let’s be honest, summer isn’t completely over yet – there’s still time for the perfect picnic!🧺 This week, we picked out some of our favourite items from the market and hauled it out to the park in our trusty Market tote bag ☀️ If you’re planning a picnic yourself, here are the essentials:

🍉 Fruits and Veggies from Doris Family Produce & Havaris Produce
🥂 Sparkling Beverage from Havaris Produce
🧀 Cheese, Crackers & Dips from Smith Cheese & Glenda’s
🍬 Snacks & Candy from My Spice Thyme
🍖 Pepperettes & other meats from Kleibers Deli, Chris’ Country Cuts & Mark’s Fine Meats
🥗 Potato Salad from Kleibers Deli
🥐 Pastries & Sweet treats from Culbert’s Bakery & Happiness Cafe

…and so much more! Swing by the Market for some picnic goodies and soak up those sunny days while you can!🌿

Welcoming Dugout Vintage

Do you love thrifting and vintage clothing? Get excited, because Dugout Vintage is officially joining the Market family!🥳 You may have seen their pop-up booth in the space next to Tanakaya and Magpies Collected Creations. They’ll be officially moving into that space on October 1st – just in time for sweater weather!🍃

Calling local artists & vendors...

📣 We’ve got more exciting news! The Pop-Up Shop is back and better than ever! If you’re an innovator with beautiful handmade products and you’re eager to showcase your creations to the world, we want to hear from you! 🎨

Located in an awesome space on the main floor, right by Centre Court, this space is available for vendors at a daily rate. For more information visit our Events Rental page HERE (the information on the pop-up space is located at the bottom of the page).

SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET

Here’s the list folks! Below is everyone you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, August 31st 8am to 1pm. Click on their names for more information!

Attending Farmers Market Vendors

Pop Up Vendors

  • Killdeer Organics
  • Juniors Town
  • Canadian Blood Services
  • By Danae Reabel
  • House of Scorpio
  • Snakeblud Apparel

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

Join us this Saturday, August 31st in the Market Kitchen for our cooking demo hosted by Nancy Salamanca. Nancy will be demonstrating how to make Mini Key Lime Pie.

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, August 31 | Nancy Salamanca – Mini Key Lime Pie
  • Saturday, September 7 | Kimi Abdullah – Quick Pickles & Sauces
  • Saturday, September 14 | Fiona Moniz –
  • Saturday, September 21 | Doreen Kool – home-can your own salsa & jar your own fall chutney
  • Saturday, September 28 | Jaime Pena –

DOODLEBIRDS WORKSHOP

To register, people must email Sam at sregier@coventmarket.com or call at 519-439-3921 (pre-registration is required) Attendees must pay by cash only on the day of the workshop. 
Overview: Doodle Birds are double sided bird shaped ornaments, made from good quality craft felt, and embellished with embroidery stitches, and the possibility of charms and appliques, depending on the whims of each student.
Timeline: It is a two hour class taking place on the following days; September 25, October 30, November 13
Outline: Because this is a one day class, only six stitches will be taught. At the end of the class students will have at least one completed Doodle Bird, as well as the equipment for making two more.
Kit: Includes the materials to make three Doodle Birds.
  • 3 pre-cut Doodle Birds
  • 1 or 2 skeins of DMC embroidery thread (Students may bring extra colours)
  • a length of crochet cotton to use as a hanger
  • 3 size 8or 10 bead to use for eyes
  • An embroidery needle
Total kit cost: approximately $5.00
Should students will to purchase extra kits, they will be available at the end of class.
Students must provide:
  • 1 pair of sharp thread scissors
  • a good professional stitch book. The library has numerous very good ones. Additionally, I will bring in a number of books from my collection for students to examine

 

NEEDLEKEEPS WORKSHOP

To register, people must email Sam at sregier@coventmarket.com or call at 519-439-3921 (pre-registration is required) Attendees must pay by cash only on the day of the workshop. 
Overview: Needlekeeps or needle books are cloth booklets or rolls designed to hold a stitchers needles. They are traditionally stitched in a variety of styles; in a variety of sizes; using numerous materials. For this class they will stitched on a stiff Aida Canvas using a variety stitches. Finished size will be approximately 4″ x 5″
Timeline: Students will meet once a week, for 3 weeks, for total of 3 two hour classes (October 2, 9, 16)
Outline: During these classes, a total of 18 stitches will be taught; six to a class. Please note that the teacher does not expect students to become proficient in all 18 stitches in the time allotted. Indeed there will be stitches that each student will love; many that the student wil loath. The idea is to offer a large variety of stitches, so that each student will walk away with a selection of stitches they love all recorded on a useful accessory to any sewing box.
Kit Includes:
  • 14 or 16 count Aida canvas approximately 15″ x 18″. This will give students enough fabric for both practice work and a final needlebooks) of their favourite stitches
  • size 26 tapestry needle
  • 1 embroidery needle for assembling the needlekeep
  • one piece of craft felt
  • 1or 2 skeins of DMC embroidery thread (Students may bring extra colours) Since we are working on Aida Canvas, hoops will not be used.
Cost per student: $12.00
Students must provide:
  • 1 pair of sharp thread scissors
  • a good professional stitch book. The library has numerous very good ones. Additionally, I will bring in a number of books from my collection for students to examine.

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