Where: Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall. Far northeast parking lot of Sherway Gardens (bordering on the Queensway and Sherway Gardens Road, just east of Hwy 427)
When: Every Friday from May 6 – October 28, 8am to 2pm
Cost: Free
Details: Discover a tradition that has been in operation for over 20 years and shop local at Sherway Farmers’ Market! Find fresh, seasonal and local produce and locally made food products from the market’s vendors at a great price every Friday, rain or shine.
Pick up large-pot perennials and hanging baskets to get your garden started. Early Spring crops such as Ontario asparagus and rhubarb will be arriving at the Sherway Farmers’ Market in the coming weeks, and shoppers can pick up fresh Ontario-grown greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Additional local food available at the Sherway Farmers’ Market includes Ontario honey, maple syrup, and an extensive array of baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, deli meats and cheese.
Create the perfect meal at Sherway Farmers’ Market. Shop for fruit and vegetables from Blyleven Farms, Lowbanks Fruit, Thorne Farms, Ralph and Emmy Lise, McNeice Fruit Farm and Andrews’ Scenic Acres. Tempt your tastebuds with meats and cheeses from European meats, Honey Link Meats or Pusateri’s Fine Foods.
Relax and complement your meal with a selection of VQA wines from Coyote Run Estate Winery. Presentation is everything; add a bouquet of fresh flowers to the dining table from Millcreek Flower Farm. For dessert, pick up a treat from Our Mom’s Cookies or Quality Bakery.
Check out Stockman Soapworks for artisinal soaps that are great for everyday use or for gifts. Maple syrup lovers can rejoice and stock up with Marigold’s Maple Syrup, prefect on pancakes or in any recipe that calls for maple syrup.
More Info: If you are curious when your favourite fruit and vegetables will arrive at Sherway Farmers’ Market, visit the ‘Ontario Produce Availability’ chart at www.farmfreshmarkets.ca for a month-by-month overview of what is coming into season. Make sure to download the FREE Sherway Farmers’ Market Farm Fresh app for iPhone, iPad and android devices from www.farmfreshmarkets.ca, iTunes or Google Play to keep your shopping lists for the market and grocery store on your phone. Also follow on facebook and @marketfarmfresh.