Metchosin Farmers' Market

Location – 4450 Happy Valley Road (Metchosin) – behind the Firehall!

Come get your fresh vegetables and fruit!  Beets, carrots, potatoes, cabbages, Japanese vegetables, tomatoes, onions, squash of all kinds, pumpkins, zucchini, lettuce, salad mixes, herb plants and fresh herbs, apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries, beans, peas, arugula, broccoli, cauliflower, cantaloupe, basil, celery, chard, cucumbers, kohlrabi,leeks, radishes, spinach and pattypans – all locally grown organically and naturally!

We can offer you locally raised, inspected lamb, chicken and pork! Perogies, farm fresh eggs in brown and different colours (the chicken lays coloured eggs)!

We have several bakers who work diligently to bring you freshly baked goods and crafters who bring you various gift items and home use products. Plum tarts, shortbread cookies, muffins – mmm good! Baguettes, rye breads, sourdough breads and buns of several different kinds, whole wheat breads and white breads with dates or raisins or apricots in them. You can find jams, jellies, and salsas and nut butters to accompany the breads! Jewellery made by the vendor will add to your outfit or create a special gift. Photos made into cards, cloth bags, or a print for your walls! Pamper yourself with soaps, lotions and creams, or herbal eye and neck pillows. Then dress for the occasion in a tye-dyed t-shirt, child’s dress, hoodies, or even undergarments! Our leather crafter repairs saddles, makes belts, and watch straps and much, much more. We offer crocheted items and quilted goods. We even have thought of your pet dog or cat with treats and toys!

You can actually purchase you breakfast, lunch and dinner groceries for the week!

While perusing the Market, enjoy a lunch of “sausage on a bun” as you sit at one of our picnic tables. Dance to the music or sit back and listen to the sounds around you. Our Pioneer Museum offers an Old Barn Books where you can pick up a book for yourself, a child, or a friend!

Our pamphlet rack offers local beaches, parks and trails for you. Historical sites and local restaurants are listed as well.

Then walk around the Market once more before you travel on your way. Come again the next week for a truly country Farmers’ market.

Come – see what we have for you!

Entertainment

June 20th – music is Teo Mance  – demonstration is an animal therapy group called PATS

June 27th – music is Dan Miron and Tae Kwon Do is the demonstration

July 4th – music is Brad Prevedoros

July 11th – music belongs to Scott MacDougall

July 18th – music is Ron Jenkins, a local Metchosinite!

July 25th – Island Thyme Dancers!

Aug 1st – music is Donnie Mack, a Victoria musician

Aug 8th – music is Ron Jenkins and Tae Kwon Do martial arts

Aug 15th – music is Gord Phillips, a local Sooke musician

Aug 22nd – Dan Miron joins us again

Aug 29th – music is a band called “Fine Spirits”, a local Metchosinite group!

Contact: Melinda Seyler (250-382-0818) or metchosinfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Come – See your local Market in action!

This is the Market’s 20th anniversary of being a local Market!  In July or August(we will post details in advance) we are planning special events to celebrate this exciting anniversary. Keep checking out this site. Metchosin Farmers’ Market is where you want to be!

Come - See what we are growing for you!  Lettuce is in and arugula is growing. Freshly grown spring onions, carrots and beets will be here. Look for chard, snow peas and more! Bedding plants, hanging baskets, flowers and herbs (fresh, dried, and plants) are now being planned for the May and June Markets. Vegetable starters of tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and more will be at your local Spring Metchosin Farmers’ Market.

Come – See what is being made for you!  Jams, jellies, chutneys, and salsas are in the making. Soaps, shampoos, scented essences are now being created with you in mind. Tye-dyed clothing, quilted products are being made, pottery is being created, and Cat and Dog Treats are being packaged for you, our customer. Our leather goods man ia awaiting your arrival.

Come – See what we are baking for you! Recipes for sourdough breads with cheeses, or olives, or plain are being sought out in books. Rye breads of artisan bakings are being planned for you. Cookies of shortbread, oatmeal, chocolate chip or peanutbutter are in the minds of our bakers. Fresh muffins made of all healthy ingredients and a variety of flavours are in the books of the makers and bakers. Pies, squares and brittles will also be coming to the Market. Perogies will be found at the Market.

Lunches of “sausage on a bun” from our local Galloping Goose Sausage Company can be eaten as you watch our demonstrations, sit at our picnic tables, or listen to the music!

Our pamphlets of local beaches, trails, heritage sites, and local events are to be found under the sheltered area near the coffee.

Come – see what we have grown, made and baked for you!

Market Manager: Melinda Seyler (250-382-0818)

email: metchosinfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Web: http://metchosinfarmersmarket.blog.com/

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