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Maple Fest this Saturday!

March 16, 2023

🍁MAPLE AT THE MARKET THIS SATURDAY!🍁
From 9am to 1pm, join us upstairs in the Blue Lounge to try out TONS of maple treats, including maple fudge, maple syrup, smoked maple trout and more! 
Fanshawe Pioneer Village will be here to teach us about all things "Maple" in the 19th and early 20th centuries! How did early settlers learn about maple sap, and why were maple trees so important both in the past and today? Check out artifacts and images related to maples and how they’ve been used as a symbol of Canada.
Dotsy and her team will be here with face painting and maple-themed crafts! Colour Me Ink will be here with colouring sheets, perfect for kids!
And don't forget to grab some maple sausages from Chris’ Country’s Cuts!
This past week we've had activities in the upstairs Mezzanine as part of March Break at the Market! On Monday, The Bubble Queen put on a bubble show and even put her audience into a giant bubble! Ricky The Magician wowed us on Tuesday with his signature magic show, even making an audience member float! On Wednesday, we had Dotsy and her team with face painting, crafts and a bouncy castle! There was no shortage of kids laughing in the Market this week!
Today we have the Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance showcasing their dancing skills in the upstairs Mezzanine from 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM, just in time for St. Patrick's Day! 

WHO CAN YOU FIND AT THE FARMERS MARKET?

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Indoor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, March 18th from 9AM to 1PM upstairs in the Mezzanine. Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses! 

We even have some local artisans making an appearance!

MAPLE FEST

Happening this Saturday 9am to 1pm, join us upstairs in the Blue Lounge for all things Maple!

Farmers Market Vendors

  • Smoked Maple Trout from Den Besten Trout Farm
  • Spiced Maple Syrup from Proper Heathen Hot Sauce
  • Maple Syrup & Maple Butter from Lynch Maple Farms

Additional Maple Vendors

  • Fanshawe Pioneer Village; Maple Display
  • The Ice Cream Bowl; Maple Fudge
  • Colour Me Ink; Large Colouring Sheet for the kids
  • Kinsmen Sugar Shack; Maple Syrup for Sale
  • Dotsy the Clown; Face Painting & Maple Themed Crafts

 

SATURDAY COOKING CLASSES

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Jaime Pena. Jaime will be demonstrating how to make Carbonara Fettuccini.

Saturday Cooking Class Schedule

 

Saturday, March 18

  • Jaime Pena | Carbonara Fettuccini

Saturday, March 25

  • Melanie Amadasun | Plantain Chips

Doors open at 10:40am, class starts at 11am. No registration is required. First come, first served.

SUNDAY COOKING CLASSES

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Kimi Abdullah. Kimi will be demonstrating how to make Fantastic Fried Rice.

Sunday Cooking Class Schedule

 

Sunday, March 19

  • Kimi Abdullah | Fantastic Fried Rice

Sunday, March 26

  • Kimi Abdullah | Super Salads

Doors open at 11:40am, class starts at 12pm. No registration is required. First come, first served.

SOKONI MARKET

Join the Sokoni Market this Sunday upstairs in the Mezzanine from 11am to 4pm!

The SOKONI Market is a celebration of local Black-owned entrepreneurship. Sokoni is a Swahili word, which means “in the market”, “to the market”, “at the market”.

 

Discover the flavours, fabrics, and artistry of Black entrepreneurs in London, Ontario. A unique shopping experience for all age groups and cultures — explore, mingle and shop!

 

Hosted by NCCEEP (Nigerian Canadians for Cultural, Educational and Economic Progress)

GOGGIN CARROLL IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE

Come by the Market to watch a traditional Irish dance performance!

The Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance will be showcasing their dancing skills in the upstairs Mezzanine on Thursday, March 16th, from 12:30-12:45pm!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CHANGE OF PLANS

We’ve been keeping our eyes on the weather and unfortunately the St. Patrick’s Day Festival on the Market Square has been CANCELLED due the the rain storm and cold weather to follow.
For an alternative option, come out and listen to Sarah Smith play at CHE Restobar! For more details, check out @stereocaliente on Instagram.

THE LONDON CITY OF MUSIC EXPO GIVEAWAY

🎶 Don’t forget to enter our Facebook and Instagram giveaway! 🎶

In collaboration with London Arts Council, 10 lucky winners will receive a pair of tickets to the London City of Music Expo!

The London City of Music Expo will celebrate London’s unique status as the first UNESCO City of Music in Canada, showcasing how music contributes to the local economy, community and culture.

Local talent will be highlighted with live performances from 2:30-9:30pm. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in various workshops and seminars to learn more about what it means to be a UNESCO City of Music.

You won’t want to miss out! The Expo will take place on March 30th, from 2-10pm, at RBC Place London.

Head over to our Facebook (@coventgardenmarket) and Instagram (@coventgardenmarketcanada) to enter! 

HOMEOPATHY CLOSING SALES

EVERYTHING is on sale at Homeopathy! Come check out which health food products, supplements, skincare and makeup are offered before Homeopathy officially close their doors on March 31st.

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP

On Sunday, April 23rd, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Of The Earth Co will be hosting a Kokedama workshop in the Market Kitchen.

The class is $50 per person, and you’ll take home your very own Kokedama plant! During the workshop, you’ll learn about the history and origin of Kokedama, how to prepare a plant for wrapping, as well as how to bind and maintain your very own Kokedama-style planter.

Click HERE to sign up!

SUPPER TASTY + LOVE PASTEL

Supper Tasty Food Service and Love Pastel have become one, and we’re so excited for the merging of two amazing Brazilian street food restaurants right here in the Market! Come out and support our newest addition to the Market!

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