BY ANDREW COPPOLINO | AUGUST 2022 Three cities. Three farmers’ markets. A local food trifecta. As the summer …
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Here is an overview of the farmers’ markets in Waterloo Region. The markets are clear in their pandemic safety protocols regarding distancing, directional arrows and masks: please check with specific markets for their rules and requirements and how they are implemented.
CTV News Kitchener – The Kitchener Market has opened an online store to help residents support local businesses from the comfort of their homes. The online store launched Monday and offers more than 500 products, including meats, cheeses and fresh produce.
Farmers’ markets are abundant in Waterloo Region, and are almost as plentiful as the vegetables, fruits and other products that fill their vendor’s stands! They’re a great way to take home fresh produce, and an even better way to meet the people responsible for growing your food.
Date for Phased Re-Opening of St. Jacobs Farmers’ Markets
Outdoor Market Phase 1 Re-opening Thursday June 4th
Indoor (and Outdoor) Market Phase 1 Re-opening Saturday June 6th
Hours of Operation 7:00am to 3:30pm
What if you don’t like – or simply want a bit of a change from – the traditional holiday meal? The choice is excellent in Waterloo Region: between specialty food shops, butchers, and farmers’ markets, as well as local restaurant fare, there are lots of sources for alternatives.
What’s happening at the St. Jacobs Market? Well, a lot when it comes to food. Markets represent entrepreneurs, both from a farming perspective and prepared food from vendors. With over 200 entrepreneurs at the Market, an important grouping of them provide visitors with some amazing foods.
During the summer months, Tuesdays are Market Days at the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market – a welcome addition to their year-round Thursday and Saturday markets! Produce vendors, food vendors and booths filled with unique crafts and their makers are set up to welcome the thousands of people who stop by
While farmers’ markets such as the ones in Cambridge and Kitchener have been operating since the mid-1800s, a renaissance of the institutions has been driven in good part by consumer demand for access to fresh local food.
