Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Spring-Summer 2019 | Page 17

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. bcfarmersmarkettrail.com bcfarmersmarket.org 17