FEATURE
MOUNTAIN MARKETs
SUMMER MARKET SEASON
Meet local growers, farmers and bakers,
enjoy just-picked fruit & veggies, tasty
croissants, pies & freshly baked bread;
and take home locally-raised meat,
herbs, and flowers. Discover unique
food trucks like Flippin’ Crepes at the
Fernie Mountain Market, and artisan
crafts and artwork from local makers
and artists. All vendors sell products
they make, bake or grow!
DID YOU KNOW? The fresh produce
sold at BC Farmers’ Markets usually
travel less than 300km, compared to
the average North American meal at
2,400km. By shopping at farmer’s
markets you are directly supporting
farmers and other local businesses.
FERNIE MOUNTAIN MARKET
Mountainmarket.ca
This summer marks the 18th year for
the Fernie Mountain Market. The
market is held on Sundays in beautiful
Rotary Park with a shady gazebo,
mature trees and a fantastic playpark
for the kids. Hours are 10am – 2pm,
July 7 – September 1, plus additional
dates in fall. On June 23, find the
market at Opening Weekend at Fernie
Alpine Resort, and on July 1 at the
Canada Day celebrations at City
Hall grounds.
ELKFORD RIVERVIEW MARKET
Riverviewfarmersmarket.com
Located in beautiful Creekside Park
next to the Elk River with spectacular
views of the surrounding Rocky
Mountains. The Market opens as part of
the Wildcat Days celebrations on June
28 and continues every Wednesday in
July and August from 5pm – 7:30pm.
Special events include Kids Day, Beer
& Band Night, and new this year – PoP
kids club hosted by Elkford Early Years.
SPARWOOD FARMERS MARKET
Sparwoodmarket.com
Welcome the weekend with a taste
of the mountains in Sparwood! The
Market is held at Titan Park on Fridays
from 4pm – 7pm every Friday from
June 28 – August 30.
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bcfarmersmarket.org
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