Farmers' Markets
Here are the most popular farmers' markets in the Okanagan-Shuswap & Thompson region (this list ignores the many roadside fruit stands):
- Kamloops Regional Farmers' Market Society
Saturday: 2nd and St Paul St, Kamloops
Wednesday: 5th and Okanagan St, Kamloops
250-577-3461
Saturday 8 am to 12 pm, Wednesday 8 am to 2 pm: Mid-April to Last Saturday in October.
The Saturday Market takes place on St. Paul St., between Second and Third. Crafts and Home based Business are set up in the Stuart Wood Schoolyard. The Wednesday market is on Okanagan St., between Fourth and Fifth (between the Plaza and the library).
- North Shore Farmers' Market, Kamloops
724 Sydney Ave., Kamloops
250-832-0682
Friday 3 pm - 8 pm: April 15 - October 20.
Come see our new farmers' market in Kamloops on the North Shore. Convenient location close to the main shopping hub. Come down and check out the fresh in season produce, homemade baking, preserves and good selection of crafts. All our vendors either "make it, bake it or grow their products".
- Sunpeaks & Region Farmers' Market, Kamloops
No details provided
- Sorrento Village Farmers' Market
Trans Canada Hwy and Notch Hill Rd., Sorrento, BC
250-515-1265
Saturday 8 am - noon, from mid-May to October.
The Sorrento Market, on the Trans Canada Highway, is a popular attraction featuring local produce, crafters and entertainment.
- Shuswap Farm and Craft Market, Salmon Arm
Box 1916, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P9
250-832-6990
Tuesday & Friday 8 am - 12:30 pm, from April to October.
About 70 regular vendors offering fresh made, baked, or locally grown fruits and veggies; delicious home baking.
- Armstrong Farmers' Market, Armstrong
Armstrong IPE Fairgrounds
250-546-1986
Saturday 8 am - noon, from April 28th, 2007
In operation since 1973 with strong local support for the locally-grown, fresh fruit and vegetables, bedding plants, home-baked wholesome goods, honey, preserves, pottery, soaps, woodwork and all kinds of quality handicrafts.
- Kingfisher Farmers' Market, Enderby
No details provided
- Vernon Farmers' Market
Rear Multi-Plex Parking Lot, 3445 43rd Avenue, Vernon
250-549-1588
Monday &Thursday, 8 am - noon, rom April to October.
One of the oldest farm markets in the Okanagan, with over 100 annual growers and artisans offering everything from fresh fruit, vegetables and plants to handicrafts, eggs and fresh baked delicacies. Buskers & live entertainment, as well as "Special Event Mondays" every long weekend. Acres of free parking.
- Vernon Friday Night Farmers' Market
Wal-Mart parking lot, Vernon
Friday night 4 pm - 8 pm, from May 6 to Oct 7.
250-546-6267
Vernon's best home-grown vegetables & berries, eggs; baked goods, crafts, plus food concessions and entertainment.
- Lake Country Farmers' Market, Winfield
Swalwell Park, bottom Wood Lake Road, Winfield, BC
250-765-5537 or 250-766-1155
Friday 3 pm - 7 pm: from June to September.
Local vendors selling a combination of fruit, vegetables, crafts, fresh breads, borscht, sausages and wraps
- Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market
Dilworth & Springfield, Kelowna, BC
250-878-5029
Wednesday & Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (April to October),
Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (June to September only)
This market offers a huge variety of farm products and organic produce, jams, baking, meats, ethnic foods, soaps, body products, flowers, plants, concessions, entertainment, festivals and much, much more. You will not be disappointed!
- Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market
Heritage Park between Okanagan Lake and Beach Avenue, Peachland
250-767-6668
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm, from May to September.
Started in 2006, this farmers & crafters market in Peachland presents a wide variety of vendors that all offer "made, baked or grown products" and a fantastic lake view.
- Summerland Country Market, Summerland
No details provided
- Penticton Farmers' Market
100 Block Main St., Penticton
250-493-8810
Saturday 8:30 am - noon & Tuesday 4:30 - 8:30 pm from May to October.
The producers catchment area for the farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, garlic and other spices, honey, eggs, and flowers includes the southern Okanagan and the fertile Similkameen Valley, with its emphasis on Organic farming methods.
Vendors selling at the Market must produce what they sell, and the Market prides itself on providing locally-grown produce. T
- Oliver Country Market A-Fair
Lion's Park, Oliver BC
250-498-3343
Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, from June to October
Small country market in the midst of the sunny South Okanagan community of Oliver, partnering with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to help provide local produce, baking, honey & crafts of the highest quality.
- Osoyoos Market on Main
Town Square - Downtown Osoyoos, on Main Street
Saturday 8 am - 1 pm: from May 13 - October 14, 2006
The market offers a buffet of wonderful multicultural, agricultural, bakery and artisan choices
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