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Stop and Smell the Flowers!

What a great weekend at the Market! Our farmers' market was full of fresh spring tulips, fresh veg, baked goods, meats, and so much more! There was live music on the square, storytime with London Library and lots of sunshine! ☀️
We just announced our Cinco de Mayo Fest, which will be happening on Saturday, May 6th from 3-8pm, and Sunday, May 7th from 11am-6pm! We're so excited to have two days of family fun with live music, tasty food, face painting and more! And don't forget about the spring weekend market, happening on Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7! There will be tons of spring-themed treats and lots of gift inspiration for Mother's Day.🌷

WHO CAN YOU FIND AT THE FARMERS MARKET THIS WEEKEND?

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Outdoor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, April 8th from 8AM to 1PM on the Rotary Square. Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses! 

OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC

Saveria will be performing outside on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 9am to 11am.

Saveria is a singer/songwriter/producer with over a decade of experience in the music industry. Saveria has performed all over North America, making several notable radio and television appearances along the way. She has shared the stage with acts such as Tegan and Sarah, and Scott Helman. In 2019, Saveria’s single “Down to the Roots” reached #3 on iTunes Canada and received nationwide radio play. Spotify celebrated the single with a full-size billboard in Dundas Square in Toronto. With a powerful pop / R&B vocal performance, creative instinct, and an unmatched amount of passion and drive, Saveria holds the blueprint for success as she ventures forth in creating her first solo LP, Mosaic.

OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC

Greg Lirette will be performing outside on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 11am to 1pm.

Greg Lirette is one of southwestern Ontario’s premier acoustic solo performers, entertaining audiences for nearly three decades, playing thousands of shows locally and internationally. Combining an energetic stage presence, comedy, experience, and a vast repertoire makes for a great show.

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Melanie Amadasun. Melanie will be demonstrating how to make a shrimp, mango and avocado salad.

Saturday Cooking Class Schedule

 

April 22 – Melanie Amadasun | Shrimp, Mango & Avocado Salad

April 29 – Jaime Pena | Stuffed Pork Tenderloin wrapped in Bacon

 

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

SPRING FLING WITH THE MOM MARKET

The Mom Market London is back and ready for the season for FIVE local vendor markets! Join us upstairs in the Mezzanine on April 22, 2023 for there first local vendor market of the season. 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! Starting May 13th, you can find us outside in the Market Square with over 40 vendors and an array of activities for you to enjoy! We can’t wait to have you join us!

SUNDAY COOKING DEMO

This Sunday, there will be NO COOKING DEMO in the Market Kitchen as there is a private workshop taking place. Cooking Demo will return next week with Himadri where she will demonstrate how to make Sabudana Khichdi; an Indian Tapioca Stir Fry Dish.

Sunday Cooking Class Schedule

 

April 23 – NO COOKING CLASS

April 30 – Himadri Vyas | Sabudana Khichdi; Indian Tapioca Stir Fry Dish

 

Doors open at 11:40am, class starts at 12pm. No registration is required. First come, first served.

LUNCHTIME QUARTET

Larry has performed with numerous symphony orchestras, been in the pit for many musical theatre productions and played countless ‘gigs’ alongside a wide variety of talented cohorts. Lunch time becomes ‘Launch time’ and ‘The Myth’ becomes a reality at the Covent Garden Market. Ten, nine, eight… ‘enjoy’ !

 

Larry’s Myth brings it all together on the upper deck at the Market this spring from 12pm to 2pm.

  • Tuesday, April 25
  • Friday, April 28
  • Tuesday, May 2
  • Tuesday, May 9
  • Tuesday, May 16
  • Tuesday, May 23
  • Tuesday, May 30

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP

Come out and learn how to wrap your very own Kokedama! During this workshop, we will go over the history and origin of Kokedama, how to prepare a plant for wrapping, as well as how to bind and maintain your very own Kokedama-style planter. You will leave not only with your own moss ball but the tools and knowledge to wrap and rewrap Kokedama to your heart’s desire!

This workshop will be taking place in the Market Kitchen located in the Upper Mezzanine on Sunday, April 23rd, from 12-2:00pm. 

Click HERE to register!

Spring Weekend Market

Our 🌸SPRING WEEKEND MARKET🌸 is taking place Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7th 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!

Bring on Spring! 💐🔆🌺🌈☀️💕

🌸 Over 20 amazing, local artisans

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

🌸 Beautiful flower stems for every child or young person

🌸 Floral photo op

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

Attending Vendors

  • A Little Bird Art
  • A Vow to my Skin
  • Copper & Blush
  • Forest City Candles
  • Gnolia Designs
  • Good Pud
  • Hadouken Athletics
  • Heavenly Beads
  • Jenna Doodles
  • JH Custom Designs
  • Love, Calista
  • Magdalena’s Minerals
  • Oh That’s Neat
  • Ollivia Tuck Co
  • Pixie Painthings
  • Rim Jobs & Meat Rubs
  • Side Hustle Creations
  • That Scrunchee Life
  • The Littlest Soap Shop
  • The ReTAIL Co
  • Union Ten Distillery
  • Welcome to Mel’s Closet
  • Wooly Maple

Where: Indoors, Upstairs on the Market Mezzanine

When: Saturday, May 6, 12pm to 6pm / Sunday, May 7, 11am to 4pm

Cinco De Mayo Fest

🌮❤️ Cinco de Mayo Fest is happening on Saturday, May 6th from 3-8pm, and Sunday, May 7th from 11am-6pm! 🌮❤️

Join us for a day of family fun outside on the rotary square! You won’t want to miss out on bouncy castles, food vendors, Dotsy face painting, henna body art with Mehandi by Maggie and live music/DJs! 🎶

La Burreria, La Parrillada and Supper Tasty will be cooking up a storm with their signature flavourful dishes! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌯🌮🥑

New Delhi Deli will be outside with fresh lemonade & iced tea, and Tropikups will have their signature fruit slushies with Latin spices & candy! 🍋🍬

Entertainment – May 6

  • Daubian Oliveira 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Kristen Renée 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Freddy Almarza & Luz María Lopera 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Entertainment – May 7

  • Gianny Correa & Ana De Mexicano 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm
  • Collective Evolution 2:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Antonia Alas (Mariachi band) 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • David Rayo 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Mother's Day is around the corner!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Swing by the Market to get some gift inspo, like these fun cards from Magpies Collected Creations! 💌

Come visit Kleiber's Deli!

Kleiber’s Deli is fully stocked with fresh sausages and deli meats! Come try out this European staple in the Market!

❤️See you at the Market this weekend!❤️