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Spring Market THIS Weekend!

May 2, 2024

The weather this past week has been BEAUTIFUL, it's that time of year where you'd rather be outside doing anything over being at home. And what better way to come out of hibernation than by stopping by the market to smell the spring flowers, pick up some fresh veg, delicious pastries, listen to some live music or join in on the many festivities we have coming up at the Market 🌷☀️
Especially this weekend, we have our 🌸SPRING WEEKEND MARKET🌸 THIS Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th upstairs in the Mezzanine. 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!
Bring on Spring! 🌸 Amazing local artisans & authors 🌸 100 special treats each day that will get you in the Spring spirit! 🌸 Beautiful flower stems 🌸 Spring photo op All first come, first serve; BUT the joy will be endless 💕 Times:
  • May 4: 11AM -6PM
  • May 5: 11AM - 4PM
Soca Dance Fitness Classes: Jenn & Michelle aka Sweet N Spicy Fitnesse are excited to be teaching their Soca Dance Fitness Classes Saturday mornings 11am-12pm in the upstairs Lounge! Follow @sweetnspicyfitnesse for more information!
  • $10/person drop in
  • $40/loyalty card for 5 classes
Cinco de Mayo: Join us for a day of family fun outside on the rotary square! You won’t want to miss out on the bouncy castle, food vendors, face painting, live music and a mariachi band! La Burreria, La Parrillada and Qbites will be cooking up a storm with their delicious flavourful dishes! Tropikups will have their delicious fruit slushies with Latin spices & candy! We can’t wait to see everyone there! Time: May 5: 11AM-6PM

NEW MARKET TOTE BAG!

Drumroll, please! Introducing our NEW Covent Garden Market Tote bags! Elevate your shopping game with these locally designed artist bags, adding a touch of charm to your errands.

We had the pleasure of working with @muse_paper, a local London artist, to bring these bag designs to life! Get yours Mon-Fri 9-5 at the Market office (cash only) or at select vendor spots on weekends for $5.00!

Havaris Produce: A Covent Garden Legacy

The Market is full of history, with many of our vendors having been here for generations. To highlight their long-standing presence, let’s take a closer look at Havaris Produce:

Dating back to the 1800s, Havaris has stood the test of time in the historic Covent Garden Market. Their commitment to top-notch quality and unparalleled work ethic is evident in every produce they offer. From organic delights to juicy fruits, they provide a one-stop-shop experience.

Dive into a world of quality fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more! Stay tuned for more fascinating histories of the vendors that make our Market a cherished destination!

 

Chris' Country Cuts History at the Market!

The Market is full of history, with many of our vendors having been here for generations. To highlight their long-standing presence, let’s take a closer look at Chris’ Country Cuts:

Entering the Market in 2000,  Chris’ Country Cuts has over 40 years of experience as a butcher, led by Chris and his expert team! Indulge in their array of offerings: beef, chicken, pork, Ontario lamb, milk-fed veal, Muscovy duck, geese, Cornish hen, rabbit, bison and more.

Explore bulk buying options and freezer beef sides, hinds, long loins, available on site. Properly aged (minimum 14 days) and trimmed, inquire about their handmade beef and turkey burgers, beef pies, pheasant, and seasonal stock. Owned by Chris and Anne Lyons, Chris’ Country Cuts, Inc. offers Chris’s expertise as a professional butcher and Anne’s adept management behind the scenes

Stay tuned for more fascinating histories of the vendors that make our Market a cherished destination!

Seoul Seafood

Feast your eyes on this colourful poke bowl from Seoul Seafood! Not only is it beautiful to look at but it’s also a delicious and a refreshing way to end your week! Seoul Seafood has tons of options, from this poke bowl to fish and chips and more!

 

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET

Here’s the list folks! Below is everyone you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, May 4th 8am to 1pm. Click on their names for more information! Live music from Michael Quigley 8:30am to 10:30am and Tyrone Traher 11am to 1pm!

Attending Farmers Market Vendors

Pop Up Vendors

  • Maya’s Dog Cookies
  • Beautiful by Romana
  • A Roma Soap Shoppee

SATURDY COOKING DEMO

Join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Kimi Abdullah. Kimi will be demonstrating how to make Sweet & Savoury Pancakes.

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, May 4 | Kimi Abdullah – Sweet & Savoury Pancakes
  • Saturday, May 11 | Jaime Pena – Puff Pastry Appetizer Bites
  • Saturday, May 18 | Nancy Salamanca – Tiramisu
  • Saturday, May 25 | Polina Shadman – Eggplant Dips and appetizers of Iran

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

SPRING WEEKEND MARKET

Our 🌸SPRING WEEKEND MARKET🌸 is taking place Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th upstairs on the Mezzanine. 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!

Attending Vendors:

  • Arpad Andrew Horvath – Author
  • Beembroidery
  • Crochet by Nourhan
  • CW Acrylics
  • Dixion’s Distilled Spirits
  • Golden Flamez Candles
  • Intenta Vida
  • Itsy Bitsy Bead Co
  • Jennxjournals
  • Magdalena’s Minerals
  • Olliviatuckco
  • That ScrunchEE Life
  • Trina Brooks – Author

All first come, first serve; BUT the joy will be endless 💕

CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo Fest is happening this Sunday, May 5th from 11am-6pm outside on the Market Square! Join us for a day of family fun outside on the rotary square! You won’t want to miss out on the bouncy castle, food vendors, face painting, live music and a mariachi band!

La Burreria, La Parrillada, Qbites and New Delhi Deli will be cooking up a storm with their delicious flavourful dishes! Tropikups will have their delicious fruit slushies with Latin spices & candy! We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Entertainment

  • 11am to 12:30pm – David Rayo
  • 1:15pm to 2:05pm – Mariachi Band
  • 2:45pm to 4:30pm – Kriste Renee
  • 5pm to 6pm – Daubian Oliveira

Food / Drink Vendors

  • La Parrillada
  • La Burreria
  • Tropikups
  • Qbites
  • New Delhi Deli
  • Hold It Together

Artisan Vendors

  • Rusty Tincup Candles
  • Beautiful by Romana
  • Navashri Arts
  • Sugar Plum Scrubs
  • Matico Arte Manual
  • Adora Fiction
  • Beads by Ri

POLISH HERITAGE MONTH

The Polish Combatants’ Association Br. 2 London invites you to learn a little about Poland during May Polish Heritage Month through various displays.

Saturday, May 4; POLOSKA – POLAND

Saturday, May 18; “Solidarity” the start of the downfall of Communism in Eastern Europe

Saturday, May 25; 3rd of May Constitution, the first modern constitution in Europe, and second constitution in the world after the USA.

Nominate a local Food System Champion

Since 2018, the Middlesex London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) leads a campaign called Food System Champions.

MLFPC’s Food System Champions Awards recognize individuals and groups who are leaders, advocates or change makers in our local food system.

Champions selected are profiled on the MLFPC website and through our social media. And they are eligible to win a gift basket of local food products, some of which are generously donated by ML businesses and/or organizations.

Why? It was revealed in our latest 2022 Community Food Assessment that a lot of great work is happening in ML but not much is known about it. This fits in with the priorities of the MLFPC: to communicate and educate on relevant and timely food issues and activities, to empower our citizens to be involved and to be recognized for this.

Who? Any individual or group involved with food from growing, processing, distributing, educating about, serving food, improving access and/or reducing food waste and more, can be a Food System Champion. Details about previous recipients of this recognition can be found on the MLFPC website and social media!

When?  Nominations open April 16th to May 31st!

How? Nominate a group, an individual, a company or self-nominations also acceptable.

Access the nomination form at https://forms.gle/9fQZzPwq2AfuaFVA6

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