Collingwood Downtown Farmers Market, 2011

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Collingwood Downtown Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2011 season!

Nothing says the beginning of summer better than the Collingwood Farmers’ Market. This year the market kicks off its 8th season on May 21st, and continues until the Thanksgiving weekend.  Rain or shine, it runs every Saturday, from 8:30-12:30, outdoors in the second and pine street municipal parking lot.

For years the farmers’ market has been offering a place to purchase quality produce, food and crafts. In addition, the idea of the 100 mile market (the market containing only produce from 100 miles around the market location) has been implemented to promote buying local and eating healthy. The Collingwood market features produce vendors, local baked goods, crafts and artwork.  There will be many new faces, in addition to the tried and true vendors that have been coming since the market began seven years ago in 2004.  Some of the new vendors this summer will include: High on Health (hemp products), Remedy of Nature (handcrafted natural, organic hand-pressed soap), Simply Cupcakes (delicious pastries) and a myriad of different new produce vendors.

 
“The Farmers’ Market serves not only as a social catalyst, but also promotes the concept of buying from area farmers and supporting the local economy” says Rachel Thomas, Farmers’ Market Coordinator.  “The market is integral part of the downtown Collingwood experience.”

In addition to approximately 30 vendor stalls, special events will be held at the market such as:  children’s activities, musicians and demonstrations. The market promises to be larger than ever this year.

A full market map as well as vendor profiles, products, pictures and special events listings will be available on the website.  For more information, contact:  Rachel Thomas, (705) 445-5595, email: admin@collingwooddowntown.com or visit the website: www.collingwooddowntown.com

Interested in becoming a vendor?  Here’s the APPLICATION…

So come on out every Saturday morning to savour the local flavours!  Remember, “We’re naturally appealing”!

Rachel Thomas
Farmers’ Market/Special Events Coordinator
Collingwood Downtown BIA
admin@collingwooddowntown.com
www.collingwooddowntown.com
705-445-5595