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Spooky Season!

It's almost Halloween, and we've got the decor to go along with the spooky season! When you walk around the Market, you'll see our scarecrow bench in the centre, spider stickers at Mercado Burrito and spider webs at The Ice Cream Bowl. We're all getting in the spirit of Halloween here at the Market, planning our costumes and snacking on candy.
This Sunday, from 11am-2pm you'll find lots of treats, pumpkins, and live entertainment at our Annual Family Pumpkin Patch in the upstairs Mezzanine. Let out all of that Halloween energy with a bouncy castle, face painting and tons, and we mean tons, of pumpkins for last-minute carving.
And if pumpkin carving isn't really your thing, Of The Earth Co is hosting a Kokedama workshop in the Market Kitchen from 12-2pm this Sunday! For $6o, you'll make and take home your own little moss ball planter. Known for their crystals and candles, Of The Earth Co describes themselves as "handmade & holistic with an edge." Scroll down to check out one of this brand's new product features!

WHO CAN YOU FIND AT THE FARMERS MARKET?

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, October 29th! Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses!

 

Check out their websites for more information about their products and to see what’s in season/currently available!

LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET

Iain McNally will be performing outside this Saturday from 8:30am to 10:30am.

Iain McNally is a versatile musician/ producer/ songwriter who plays guitar, piano, bass, and percussion. He has toured around the world backing recording artists, playing some of the biggest venues in the world. He currently owns I-Level studio where he produces and engineers. His production and songwriting has won various awards and his guitar playing can be heard on many top 10 hits. Iain was the 2022 recipient of the Forest City London Music Awards Fantasy Band for guitar player. Iain also plays solo jazz guitar at various venues.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET

Ryan Naismith will be performing outside this Saturday 11am to 1pm.

Based in London, Ont., Ryan takes a listener on an emotional journey. He writes and performs for people who listen with intention, delivering songs that touch on topics we may not want to talk about in conversation.

 

His music is a unique confluence of Americana with distinct notes of folk, country, blues and rock sprinkled throughout.  Reminding listeners of artists such as Chris Knight, Cody Cannon and Zack Bryan, Ryan is a compelling storyteller, who connects with his audience.

 

Ryan can be found playing around Ontario, preferring small, intimate venues filled with people wanting to hear a good story.

SATURDAY 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 Bubur Ayam, an Indonesian Rice Porridge with Chicken.

Saturday Cooking Class Schedule

 

Saturday, November 5

  • Ankita Vaidya | TBD

Saturday, November 12

  • Jaime Pena | TBD

Saturday, November 19

    • Melanie Amadasun | TBD

Saturday, November 26

  • Kimi Abdullah | Small Bites, Big Flavour; Indonesian Veg Fritters, Roasted Cheese, Dates w/ Prasciutto

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

 

A side note:

If you are able to, we are asking attendees to bring a donation for the London Food Bank or new socks for the 519Pledge for Socks. It would be greatly appreciated!

SUNDAY COOKING CLASSES

Reminder there is NO COOKING CLASS this Sunday, October 30th

Saturday Cooking Class Schedule

 

Saturday, November 6

  • Kimi Abdullah | Easy Tomato Sauces

Saturday, November 13

  • Himadri Vyas | TBD

Saturday, November 20

    • Ankita Vaidya | TBD

Saturday, November 27

  • Melanie Amadasun | TBD

 

Door open at 11:40am. No Registration is required. First come, first served. 

 

A side note:

If you are able to, we are asking attendees to bring a donation for the London Food Bank or new socks for the 519Pledge for Socks. It would be greatly appreciated!

 

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Jaime Pena. Jaime will be demonstrating how to make a Maple Butternut Squash Soup.

Of The Earth Co has some new soaps in store! Swing by the Market to check out these new handmade, all-natural goodies!


You can try out…

  • Beer and Charcoal
  • Zesty Hippy
  • Goatmilk and Oat

Looking forward to seeing familiar faces this weekend at the Market!

-Mary Shanahan

 

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