Spring has Sprung!

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March 24, 2022

Spring is in the air! We can officially wave goodbye to the winter blues and warmly welcome the arrival of spring! It might still be cold, it might still be wet, but the evenings are lengthening by the rooster's step and the eternal optimism of spring is in the air. We had an amazing welcome to Spring this past weekend at our Annual Maple Fest. Big thank you to everyone who took part and to those who came out for a fun day with your friends and families. From crafts, face painting, a bubble show and all the maple goodies I feel like I am still riding my sugar high into this week!

Spring Mini Market

Our Spring Mini Market is this Saturday, March 26th upstairs in the Mezzanine from 9am to 1pm. Some of your favourite vendors are coming together to put on a special spring market, with lots of special surprises. You will not what to miss this!

🌸 Over 30 amazing, local artisans and Farmers

🌸 100 special treats and gifts that will get you in the Spring spirit!

🌸 Beautiful flower stems for every child or young person (under 18)

🌸 Live Music

Artisan Vendors

Magdalena’s Minerals

Arlene’s Reading Corner

Bubba & Little Mel’s Crayon Co

Saturday Cooking Classes

We are very sorry that this past Saturday’s cooking class had to be cancelled last minute. This Saturday, March 26th we will have Melanie Amadasun demonstrating how to cook 3 Nigerian snacks; Nigerian Meat, Tuna, and Vegetarian Pie. Click here to see the recipe!

April Cooking Class Schedule

April 2nd – Ankita Vaidya
- Spiced Cheese & Peppers Breakfast Sandwich
April 9th – Kimi Abdullah
- TBD
April 16th – Brittany Quinn
- Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Avocado Mango Salsa & a Fruit Flavoured Green Tea from Tea Haus
April 23rd – Doreen Kool
- Cinnamon Buns
April 30th – Brittany Quinn
- Beet, Quinoa, Apple, Carrot, and Goat Cheese Salad with Salmon

Doors open at 10:40am, no registration is required. First come, first served!

Saturday Farmers Market

Our Farmers’ Market will be taking place this Saturday, upstairs in the Mezzanine from 9am to 1pm with 30 local farmers and artisans. Check out who will be there below or click on their name to take you to their social media pages to see what they have to offer!

Saturday Vendor List:

La Houlette De Vie

Greystead Gardens

Den Bestens Trout Farm

Blanbrook Bison Farm

Harvest Moon Trading Co.

Kynk Naturals

Nightingale Pie Co.

Pillitteri Estates Winery

Helm Baked

Vaka Chocolate

Proper Heathen Hot Sauce

Monforte Dairy

Railway City Brewing Co

Smith Cheese Samples at the Spring Market

This Saturday at our Spring Market, Smith Cheese will have a booth upstairs with cheese samples! If you wish to purchase any cheese, they are located on the main floor and offer more than 220 varieties of cheese to choose from. Local is their specialty!

A Little Bit About Stephen Ingram...

Stephen Ingram will be performing this Saturday, March 26th upstairs in the Mezzanine from 9am to 10:30am.

Born and raised in Hamilton, ON, Stephen is an actor, musician, composer, singer/songwriter, and music director based in Ontario, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Music Honours in Composition (primary instrument piano) from Western University’s Don Wright Faculty of Music. In the past few years since his graduation, he has performed on stages across Ontario as an actor, singer, musician, and music director.

Over the pandemic, he collaborated with good friends Paige and Devan Ballagh of Studio 410 and wrote a song cycle for young actors called “Not Cancelled: The Musical,” based on the book of the same name. He wrote music and lyrics for this project. Stephen also composes/arranges by commission for Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, and Classical idioms, and has had his works performed across Ontario.

Click here to see his Instagram Page

Click here to see his Website

Click here to see his Facebook Page

A Little Bit About Coming Up Roses...

Coming Up Roses will be performing this Saturday, March 26th upstairs in the Mezzanine from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Coming Up Roses are a London, Ontario musical duo of Justine Jongepier and Noelle Carey. Childhood friends, Justine and Noelle have been performing together since 2016 and endearing audiences with their sunny folk melodies and rich harmonies. In 2017 they released their debut EP and are working on recording their sophomore album. Justine and Noelle enjoy writing original music, finding inspiration in life’s joys, as well as giving their own unique twist to the songs of others. With their soaring vocals, upbeat music and creative acoustic sound, Coming Up Roses are a fresh dose of sonic sunshine.

Click here to see their Instagram page

The Tea Haus has reopened their doors!

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the market? The Tea Haus has officially reopened their doors back up and continuing with their regular tea service! Make sure to head upstairs and choose one of many tea options while you enjoy the view from the second floor!

Outdoor Latin Market

Enjoy the sounds and tastes of the Latin Market every Sunday starting April 3^rd until September 25th! Artisans, food vendors and live entertainment out on the Rotary Square from 11am to 3pm.

Artisan Vendors
• Penelope Designs / Armonia Handmade by Naomi Agreement Sent
• Artesano Canada / Hina Agreement sent
• Shaperfect / Marieth Gongora Agreement sent
• Anleka Fashion / Andrea Lenis

Food Vendors
• Tropi kups – Natural / Patricia
• Antojitos Latinos / Doña Irma ?
• Sweeat Bakery / Mercedes Agreement sent
• Q- Bites / Carolina
• EsauParrilla / Erika Vargas
• Anais Marrufo panes mexicanos
• Sweat bites- Adriana Suarez Rondon
• La Mexicana – Luz Monrreal

Seedling Preorder

Spring is here, which means it’s time to preorder seedlings! Entangled Roots offers a wide variety of herb, flower, and vegetable seedlings, grown from organic seeds, using organic practices. Order by April 22nd for mid-May pickup at the Covent Garden Market or delivery (for a fee). Visit their website www.entangledroots.ca to place your order!

SOON TO BE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Just a friendly reminder that the Market will be open 7 days a week starting Sunday, April 3rd.

Monday – Saturday 8am to 6pm

Sunday 11am to 4pm

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