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This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Outdoor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, June 10th 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! 

• Dave’s Beef & Lamb; beef and lamb products
• Blanbrook Bison Farm; bison products
• Den Besten Trout Farm; smoked rainbow trout, sausage rolls and fresh eggs
• Carver’s Natural Farms; chicken products, and fresh eggs
• Janssens Farm Fresh Produce; fresh produce
• Greystead Gardens; fresh produce, preserves
• Terra Optima Labs Inc; mushrooms, microgreens & natural plant food
• Our Fields, fresh produce, preserves, honey
• Sungold Market Garden, fresh produce, honey, seedlings
• Joyce Farms; fresh strawberries
• Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers
• The Whole Grain Hearth; fresh baked sour dough bread & pastries
• Helm Baked; gluten free baked goods
• Morsels, vegetarian savoury baked goods
• The Dough Joe Bakery; gourmet cookies
• Jumping Ovens, gourmet beef, chicken & vegetable pot pies
• JBogal Foods; homemade frozen pierogies 
• Harvest Moon Trading Co.; preserves, granola, mustards, and more
• Pillitteri Estates Winery; VQA Ontario Wines
• Proper Heathen Hot Sauce, quintessential hot sauces
• Of The Earth Co.; handmade & holistic products with an edge
• London Sandwich Co.; handcrafted gourmet breakfast sandwiches
• The Brisket Man; hardwood smoked brisket & pulled pork
• Refined Fool, craft beer
• Skilled Accents, sustainable handmade products
• Paradigm Spirits; whiskey, vodka, ready to drink cans, bitters
• Mia’s Paws; high-quality pet products made with hand selected raw, organic and natural ingredients

We saw fresh strawberries out at the Farmers’ Market last Saturday for the first time this year from Thames River Melons and boy did they go fast! This Saturday both Thames River Melons and Joyce Farms will have fresh, juicy strawberries for sale so make sure to get here early to get yours!

Friends of the London Public Library will be here this Saturday outside at our Farmers’ Market with MANY books for sale! Proceeds raised by the book sales support enhancements to the library programs and services. Friends of the London Public Library is a volunteer organization that provides community support for our library system in London, Ontario. The Friends’ mandate is to advocate on behalf of the Library and to raise funds to provide value-added enhancements to Library programs and services.

Iain McNally will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 8:30m 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.

Frank Ridsdale & Gerry Fletcher will be performing on the Rotary Square this Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

London, Ontario native Frank Ridsdale has been performing and writing songs since he was 14 years old in 1967. He is the recipient of numerous Jack Richardson Music awards in various categories and was inducted into the London City Music Hall Of Fame along with the other members of Uranus in 2017. He now performs regularly with the bands Stetson Brothers and Slugfest and also does solo work. Frank has released 3 solo albums to critical acclaim, including his most recent effort, Bread and Roses: A History of Union/Labour Songs, which was chosen as the top album of 2014 by The London Free Press.

This Saturday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Nancy Salamanca. Nancy will be demonstrating how to make Banana Bread Muffins w/ a Cheesecake Center. Yum!

SATURDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 10 Nancy Salamanca | Banana Bread Muffins w/ a Cheesecake Center

Saturday, June 17 Kimi Abdullah | Indonesian-style BBQ: Satay Lilit & Coconut Tamarind Salad

Saturday, June 24  Jaime Pena | white Lasagna

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

This Sunday, join us in the market kitchen for our cooking class hosted by Polina Shadman. Polina will be demonstrating how to make Aaab Doogh Khiar; a Cold Yogurt Soup.

SUNDAY DEMO SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 11 Ankita Vaidya | Makai Paka; East African Corn Curry w/ Makai no Chevdo; Fresh Corn Condiment

Sunday, June 18 Polina Shadman | Aaab Doogh Khiar; Cold Yogurt Soup

Sunday, June 25 Himadri Vyas | Lemon Rice & Mango Lassi

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

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Outdoor Farmers’ Market this Tuesday, June 13th from 4PM to 7PM on the Rotary Square. Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses. The farmers are working hard and hope to be here soon!

• The Dough Joe Bakery; gourmet cookies
• JBogal Foods; homemade frozen pierogies 
• Pillitteri Estates Winery; VQA Ontario Wines
• Maya’s Dog Cookies; gourmet dog cookies
• The Brisket Man; hardwood smoked brisket & pulled pork
• Ginger Bug; wild fermented ginger beer
• Buzwump Bakery; fresh squares, cookies, muffins, and cinnamon rolls
• Matico Arte Manual; handcrafted colombian apparel 
• Sacred Grace; crystals, oils, herbs & more

Ben Heffernan will be performing outside on Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

Ben Heffernan is an indie-pop artist from London, Ontario. Heffernan has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award as well as a Forest City London Music Award, and has brought his brand of introspective pop-rock across Canada and Ireland, playing over 350 shows since 2014.

Noelle Frances will be performing outside on Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Inspired by the storytelling that exists in the diverse genre of folk music Noelle writes in a way that is simple, honest and deeply emotional. Noelle is a witty and charismatic performer who draws in the audience with her joy. She meshes a lighthearted presence and stage banter with emotionally charged, uplifting and sometimes haunting songs.

Celebrate Ontario breweries, during Ontario Craft Beer Week! The London Beer Fest promotes Ontario craft beer and brings you closer to the owners, employees and products of these wonderful Ontario businesses.

London Ontario’s best craft beer festival is right here on the Market Square June 16th-18th! Check out London Beer Fest to see what breweries you can find, what musicians will be performing, food vendors and more!

• Friday, June 16th 4pm to 12am
• Saturday, June 17h 4pm to 12am
• Sunday, June 18th 12pm to 9pm