Modified farmer’s markets are opening up for the season, with amended rules in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
ARMSTRONG FARMER’S MARKET
Featuring: Food Vendors only
Where: Outside the Odd Fellows Hall, Bridge Street between Wood Ave and Pleasant Valley Rd, ARMSTRONG
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. from April 25 onward
Note from organizers: “Protocols will be in place for the safety of everyone.”
ENDERBY FARMER’S MARKET
Featuring: Food Vendors only
Where: Splatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Rd., ENDERBY
When: Tentatively starting Friday May 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Note from organizers: “There are a lot of moving pieces to a market, and we thank you for your patience with us as we continue to make decisions with your health and safety in mind. We look forward to seeing you soon!”
VERNON FARMER’S MARKET
Featuring: Farm, produce, food and liquor products only
Where: Kal Tire Place Parking lot, 3445 43 Ave, VERNON
When: Mondays and Thursdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. from April 27 onward
One shopper per household, and only one exit/entry point.
Shoppers must maintain at least 6 ft from each other.
No more than 50 shoppers per zone at any given time.
Shop, don’t stop, and avoid handling products you don’t intend to buy.
KELOWNA WINTER FARMER’S MARKET
Featuring: 15 food and farm vendors
Where: Parkinson Rec Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, KELOWNA
When: Saturdays, 1 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Entry is monitored to ensure social distancing
One shopper per household, and maintain 6 ft between others
Hand washing station at entrance and exit, and sanitizer throughout
Do not touch items - vendors will pass you your purchases
Use debit/credit for purchases.
KELOWNA SUMMER FARMER’S MARKET
When: Starts May 2, then will be Wednesdays and Saturdays
Where: Corner of Dilworth and Springfield, KELOWNA
Other seasonal markets:
Lake Country
Farmer’s Market
Typically June - Sept, Fridays 3-7pm, Swalwell Park, 10090 Bottom Wood Lake Road, LAKE COUNTRY. More info here.
East Kelowna Farmer’s Market
Starting May 10. Sundays, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Road, KELOWNA. More info here.
Westbank Farmer’s Market
Typically July - Sept, Saturdays 9am - 1pm, Westridge Shopping Centre, 2484 Main Street, WEST KELOWNA. More info here.
