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This past week at the market was filled with community spirit and cozy moments. 🌟 The Winter Warm-Up event, hosted by Naturopathy for All, brought wellness seekers together for a day of relaxation, discovery, and connection. 🧘‍♀️✨ Attendees enjoyed a peaceful atmosphere and had the chance to explore wellness practices. 🌿💆‍♂️ We were also treated to a beautiful live music performance by the Fortepiano Trio 🎶🎹. Their melodic tunes created the perfect backdrop for shopping, socializing, and enjoying the vibrant market atmosphere. 💫 We’re excited to keep the energy going with more upcoming events, including the Mom Market and Runway Repurpose and Vendor Market with Musey!💖 Scroll down for all the details.👇

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TAKE OUR SURVEY!

The Covent Garden Market wants to hear from you about our operations and choice of vendors – your opinions are important to us! Take our survey at go.marketstudy.ca for a chance to win one of ten $50 gift cards or one of two $500 gift cards!

FRESH LOCAL STRAWBERRIES

You won’t believe how incredibly sweet and juicy these locally grown strawberries are until you taste them! 🍓 Fresh from Doris Family Produce, these strawberries are bursting with flavor and packed with the kind of freshness you can only get from locally grown fruit. Available now through the end of November, these strawberries are a treat you won’t want to miss✨. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh, adding them to your favorite desserts, or just savoring them on their own, your taste buds will be absolutely delighted!

END YOUR YEAR RELAXED!

Don’t let your unclaimed health care benefits go to waste, book your appointment at Carpe Diem before the end of 2024! Take advantage of your benefits and treat yourself to a session of registered massage therapy, where you can relax, unwind, and address any lingering tension. You can also receive personalized advice on postural issues, from optimizing your workstation ergonomics to improving your sleeping positions. Schedule your appointment and invest in your well-being today! ✨

SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET

Here’s the list folks! Below is everyone you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, November 16th 28am to 1pm. Click on their names for more information!

Attending Farmers Market Vendors

 

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

This Saturday, join us in the Market Kitchen for our cooking demonstration hosted by Ankita Vaidya. Ankita will be demonstrating how to make (not your ordinary) Chicken Curry – it is spicy, slightly sweet, and has a flavorful coconut-onion base.


As a reminder, there is NO cooking class next weekend (November 23rd) but we will have one on November 30th which will be the last cooking demo of 2024. 


SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, November 16 | Ankita Vaidya – (not your ordinary) Chicken Curry
  • Saturday, November 23 | NO COOKING CLASS 
  • Saturday, November 30 | Jaime Pena – Patacon (plantain) w/ Avocado Salsa & Fried Pork Belly

Doors open at 10:40am. No registrations is required. First come, first served.

THE MOM MARKET

Join us upstairs in the Mezzanine this Saturday, November 16th 11am to 3pm for a local vendor market hosted by The Mom Market London! Make sure to follow them on Instagram for more information on attending vendors! Shop local from an amazing assortment of small businesses and talented handmakers. Find one of a kind items and make memories with your family, all while supporting #locallondon! We can’t wait to have you join us! Vendor applications are available on our website: www.themommarketco.com/london

Runway Repurpose and Vendor Market with Musey

🌍 Join Us for “Runway Repurpose and Vendor Market with Musey”! 🌍

We’re thrilled to announce a unique event celebrating sustainable fashion and community collaboration! Musey and Fanshawe College’s Fashion Design students have joined forces to create Runway Repurpose with Musey, a one-of-a-kind fashion showcase that shines a spotlight on the beauty and potential of pre-loved clothing.

📅 Event Details: Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
⏰ Time: 11am – 4pm
📍 Location: Mezzanine, Covent Garden Market, London, ON

Ways to Participate:

  1. Enjoy the Show 👗 – Experience our live runway featuring thrifted fashion collections curated by talented design students. Get inspired by the creativity of sustainable fashion and witness how pre-loved items are given a second life. The Runway will commence at 2.00 pm
  2. Be a Vendor 🛍 – Do you offer a sustainable product or service? We’re inviting vendors with eco-friendly goods or services to be part of our event marketplace! The vendor market will be open from 11.00am-4.00pm. Join a community of businesses committed to promoting a greener future.
  3. Purchase or Bid on Unique Outfits 🎟 – Love what you see on the runway? Every look will be available for bidding, with proceeds supporting Musey’s sustainability initiatives! It’s a wonderful way to support conscious fashion and bring home something special.
  4. Partner with Us as a Thrift Store ♻️ – Are you a second-hand shop? Join us as an event partner! Your clothing donations can help create the looks on the runway and highlight the endless possibilities of thrifted fashion.
  5. Sponsor the Event 🌱 – Become an event sponsor and amplify your brand’s dedication to sustainability. Sponsors will receive exclusive recognition and branding opportunities throughout the event.
  6. Volunteer! –  From helping with setup to assisting behind the scenes, there’s plenty to get involved with. 🌱💫

This event is more than just a fashion show – it’s a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and community! Let’s work together to inspire others to make eco-friendly fashion choices.

Interested? Connect with us to secure your spot or learn more about how you can participate!
📧 Contact us at hello@musey.ca
🌐 Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/musey.ca/

Let’s make sustainable fashion the new normal. See you on November 17th at Covent Garden Market! ✨

FIBRE ART FESTIVAL & SALE

Shop for locally made fibre creations art for individual and the home. Demonstrations and displays of:

  • Weaving
  • Spinning
  • Rug Hooking

Friday, November 22 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday, November 23 9:00am to 4:30pm

Sunday, November 24 11:00am to 3:00pm

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