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We are happy to announce that HAPPINESS is coming to the Market! Donuts, croissants, macarons, cakes, and so much more! Stay tuned for updates! HAPPINESS is more than just sweets; it’s an experience that indulges your senses and brightens your day!

Exciting News Coming This Spring! Brace yourselves as the famous Culberts Bakery from Goderich gears up to join the Market family! Since the 1800s, they’ve delighted their customers with fresh treats like sticky loaves, old recipe cookies and their very special cream puff donuts They even carry a great array of different types of fresh breads We can hardly contain our excitement for this delicious addition! See you in spring, ready to indulge, Culberts fans!

Although we celebrated it last Friday, we still want to take the time to wish a Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women out there!

Here’s to celebrating the countless amazing women who help shape and build our Market every day! – These are just a few of the MANY amazing women of the Market!

Spring is in the air! While the official start isn’t until March 19th, the weather has us feeling the vibes! Minus the burst of snow from Sunday, the weather seems to be (hopefully) headed in the right direction. There is much to look forward to with the nice weather, more outside picnics here at the Market, more fun outdoor Markets and many exciting festivals. Much is to come this Spring & Summer and we can barely hold in our excitement!

What’s got you buzzing for Spring at the Market?! For us, we can’t wait to bring our Saturday Farmers Market back outside on Easter Weekend and to explore all the fresh spring treasures our indoor vendors have in store!

Heading down to the Market this weekend? Make sure to stop by the Farmers Market 9am to 1pm. For the month of March it will be taking place back upstairs in the Mezzanine!

Attending Farmers Market Vendors

• Blanbrook Bison Farm; bison products
• Den Besten Trout Farm; smoked rainbow trout, sausage rolls and fresh eggs
• Greystead Gardens; fresh produce, spices
• KB Lamb; lamb products
• Small World Mycology; premium fresh mushrooms
• Pillitteri Estates Winery; VQA Ontario Wines
• The Dough Joe Bakery; gourmet cookies
• La Houlette de Vie; fresh baked organic naturally fermented bread
• Jumping Ovens: savoury pies, brioche & more
• Carver’s Natural Farms; chicken products, and fresh eggs
• Maya’s Dog Cookies; gourmet dog cookies (March 23 only)

Join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Chef Geraldine. Chef Geraldine will be demonstrating how to make Skor Shortbread Cookies!

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

• Saturday, March 16 | Nancy Salamanca – Skor Shortbread Cookies
• Saturday, March 23 | Polina Shadman – Macaroni (Persian spaghetti)
• Saturday, March 30 | Jaime Pena – Shrimp Ceviche

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

A spring market celebrating the arrival of spring and coinciding with the Iranian New Year, ‘Nowruz’ (meaning ‘New Day’). Inspired by the vibrant markets in Iran during this season, Polina’s Nostalgic Treats aims to evoke nostalgia from her birthplace, offering a unique experience to fellow Canadians.

The Now Ruz Spring Market will feature local Iranian artists, handcrafts, Iranian sweets, Saffron, locally grown wheat sprouts, and spring flowers to name a few. In addition, there will be live Persian music and kids’ activities. All are welcome and free admission.

Taking place here at the Covent Garden Market on March 16th 2:30pm-6pm and March 17th 11am-4pm upstairs in the Mezzanine.