June 1-7 2015 is Local Food Week across Ontario and we have lots of reasons and ways to celebrate.
Farmers’ markets are a great way for visitors to get a true flavour of any area, and lucky for us, there are markets all across Grey County boasting fantastic locally-grown and made products of all kinds. Most markets open in late May or early June as the produce list grows with the season’s warmer weather.
Area markets already boast a wide variety of year-round local products including baked goods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs and cheese, sweeteners and prepared foods. In June, look for locally-grown asparagus, rhubarb and spring greens plus wild harvested foods like ramps and wild-harvested mushrooms to get a true taste of the season.
Downtown or by the water, farmers’ markets are festive outdoor places to meet and spend some time. Come for food shopping or for a meal - many markets offer meals to eat on site or take home, and there’s often live music to enjoy. Almost every market boasts local craftspeople as well, making them great places to shop for home décor and gifts.
Here’s a list of market dates and times to help you find the one most convenient for you:
- Clarksburg – Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm starting June 3rd.
- Dundalk – Fridays 3pm to 7pm starting May 15th.
- Flesherton – Saturdays 8am to 1pm starting May 16th: celebrating 25 years in 2015 with an anniversary party on June 6th.
- Keady – Tuesdays from 7am to 1pm: open year ‘round with the 100% Farmers’ Market Area from May 19th to October 13th.
- Meaford – Fridays 3pm to 7pm starting June 5th.
- Owen Sound – open year ‘round Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, more seasonal vendors arriving all the time.
- Thornbury (new for 2015) – Sundays 11am to 2pm starting June 7th, 10 vendors confirmed with more being added.
- Williamsford – Fridays 3pm to 7pm starting May 15th.
Click through the listings for more details about each market.
