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SUNDAY FUNDAY!

We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! We were so happy to see lots of people dancing and enjoying our Multicultural Sunday at the Market event!
If you've ever wanted to try Latin dancing, make sure to head on over to Rotary Square this Sunday from 4:00-5:00pm and 5:00-6:00pm. Clarissa from @deflow_dance will be showing us her signature moves, so grab a partner and enjoy the sunshine! Seeing so many friends, families and couples learning from Clarissa and enjoying the positive vibes was a reminder of how great our community is.
We'll also have delicious eats, unique artisan vendors and live music! And don't forget to check out our newest vendors inside the Market; Churis Bread and Adorn by Pree are so excited to be inside as full-time vendors! Churis Bread has the most delicious bread, scones, donuts, and so much more! Adorn by Pree carries handmade polymer clay jewelry and accessories; make sure to check them out!

WHO CAN YOU FIND AT THE FARMERS MARKET?

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Outdoor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, May 27th 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

Katherine Fischer will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 9am to 11am & Don Di Carlo will be performing from 11am to 1pm.

Like a re-discovered diary entry on your worst day, Katherine Fischer wants you to feel understood. With over 250 songs in her arsenal and counting, she hopes to be your tour guide through the darkest corners to the brightest balcony of her human experience.

SATURDAY COOKING DEMO

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Doreen Kool. Doreen will be demonstrating how to make a Sweet & Savoury Crepes!

 

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

 

Saturday, May 27 Doreen Kool | Sweet & Savoury Crepes

Saturday, June 3 Hannah Howey | Fondant Fancies; Mini French Cakes

Saturday, June 10 Nancy Salamanca | TBD

Saturday, June 17 Kimi Abdullah | TBD

Saturday, June 24  Jaime Pena | TBD

 

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

SUNDAY COOKING DEMO

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Melanie Amadasun. Melanie will be demonstrating how to make a Shrimp Tacos!

SUNDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

 

Sunday, May 28 Melanie Amadasun | Shrimp Tacos

Sunday, June 4 Kimi Abdullah | TBD

Sunday, June 11 Polina Shadman | Aaab Doogh Khiar; Cold Yogurt Soup

Sunday, June 18 Ankita Vaidya | TBD

Sunday, June 25 Himadri Vyas | TBD

 

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

MULTICULTURAL SUNDAYS AT THE MARKET

This Sunday, May 28TH, from 11:00am-6:00pm join us on for Multicultural Sunday at the Market! There will be live music, food vendors and artisan vendors showcasing different cultures from around the world! You won’t want to miss out on all the delicious eats and dancing on rotary square!

Food Vendors

  • Tropikups
  • Ukrainian Pierogies
  • La Parrillada
  • New Delhi Deli

Artisan Vendors

  • Zee Store
  • Shaperfect

Entertainment 

  • 11am to 1pm Anddre Mafra
  • 1:30pm to 3:30pm Paddy Murphy’s Ghost
  • 4pm to 5pm Free Latin Dance Class hosted by Clarissa at from @deflow_dance
  • 5pm to 6pm Free Latin Social Dance hosted by Clarissa at from @deflow_dance

 

If you’re interested in being a vendor, please reach out to Sam Regier at sregier@coventmarket.com

ABOUT ANDDRE MAFRA

Anddre Mafra will be performing outside on the Rotary Square this Sunday from 11am to 1pm.

Through an indie folk lo-fi project Anddre Mafra explores beats, loops of sounds and textures in an “one man band” format. After his first authorial release in 2019, Anddre launched two more authorial EPs and one visual EP sponsored by a Brazilian national Edital. Anddre Mafra is also a cultural and music producer, currently attending the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College in London (ON).

ABOUT PADDY MURPHY'S GHOST

Paddy Murphy’s Ghost will be performing outside on the Rotary Square this Sunday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

Paddy Murphy’s Ghost is Jim Overboard, Rob Hoffman, Mary Ashton & Donal Rea. Hailing from the East Coast, small towns in Ontario and Ireland, London is where Paddy Murphy’s Ghost has landed. Foot stomping, soul stirring and just wonderful East Coast & Irish music is what we do.

KIDS 1ST DAY

Kids 1st Day, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London, celebrates all the incredible opportunities available to London families. It also showcases the committed people, businesses and organizations that make this city great. Kids 1st Day started after a report highlighted London’s problems facing children and families, including poverty. The idea was to highlight London’s many wonderful organizations and unique attractions that can help children thrive.

Join us Friday, June 2nd, from 11AM to 1PM out on the Rotary Square!

  • Live Music from Tara Dunphy and Larry Smith
  • Plant Your Own Flower
  • Large Outdoor Games – Jenga, Corn Hole, Tic Tac Toe, Hula Hoops
  • Bubbles 

*In partnership with Downtown London

THE MOM MARKET

Join us outside on the Rotary Square on June 3rd, 2023 from 3:00-7:00pm 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! 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! Vendor applications are available on our website: www.themommarketco.com/london

LONDON MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

♦ Discover diversity in London, ON! 11am – 5pm Sunday, June 4 ♦

Join us for the 2022 London Multicultural Festival, held outdoors on the Rotary Square. Take in live performances from global artists, explore treasures and traditions, and savour ethnic cuisine at its best! This festival is a *free* family-friendly event where all generations can enjoy an afternoon of culture, learning and fun. Everyone is welcome!

TUESDAY FARMERS' MARKET

WE’RE BRINGING BACK WEEKDAY FARMERS’ MARKETS! 🥬🥕💐🍳

On Tuesday evenings from 4-7pm, you’ll find tons of fresh produce, baked goods and vendors with ready to eat food options! 🥗🥐

Come on out to the Market and listen to live music from @londonartscouncil and check out vendors that you’ve never seen before! 🎵

The Tuesday evening farmers’ market will be running from June-October, check out @cgoutdoorfarmersmarket for more information on featured vendors!

BETTER BLEND BREAKFAST!

Better Blend Smoothie Bar has a variety of breakfast and lunch options! From smoothies to chia seed pudding, juices to energy balls, everything is healthy and energizing! You can also customize your smoothie with plant-based options; there is truly something for everyone! Swing by the Market and try out this staple! 🍓🍌

WELCOME PRENEETA!

We’re so excited to have Adorn By Pree in the Market with us as a full-time vendor! You may have seen Praneeta in our pop-up space with her beautiful handmade polymer clay jewelry and accessories! Now you can purchase these fun and unique statement pieces during Market hours!

Praneeta says she’s excited to be in the Market because her work and passion will be shared with a wider audience. Make sure to give Praneeta a warm welcome next time you shop at the Market!

Have a great weekend London, and make sure to check out Multicultural Sunday at the Market! ☀️