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Operating Saturdays ONLY until further notice in response to the province-wide shutdown. Read more below.
As the City continues efforts in slowing the spread of COVID-19, cooperating with a province-wide shutdown, the St. Catharines Farmers Market will operate on Saturdays only, starting Jan. 2, 2021. the market will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and feature local food vendors only until further notice.
Safety protocols are in place to protect the health and safety of market patrons and vendors. Please check out the 'COVID-19 and the St. Catharines Farmers Market' information below for more information on safety efforts.
COVID-19 and the St. Catharines Farmers Market |
Newly-introduced requirements and safety actions for customers include:
Vendors will also face a host of new restrictions and protocols to help limit the spread of COVID-19, including:
Market patrons will be directed on a set path through the market to ensure physical distancing can be maintained. Niagara Region Public Health requires one way traffic flow of the Market and one entrance / exit. |
Since the early 1860s the St. Catharines Farmers Market has delivered the best Niagara grows, bakes and makes to the centre of the city.
Buy fresh, local foods and hand made items and take in the opportunity to talk with those who grow and produce the meats, fruits, veggies and baked goods that end up on the plate. The market provides a chance to eat fresh, shop local and learn from those in the know.
Niagara's bounty is on sale at the market, with offerings including:
Buy local, eat fresh!
Please note that pets are not allowed inside the Farmers Market. This regulations is set by Provincial legislation and enforced by Public Health.
Market Square, 91 King St., corner of King and James streets
There are no scheduled events at this time.
Check out the Foodland Ontario Availability Guide for what's fresh.
Market Vendors |
During the Ontario province-wide shutdown only Niagara-based food vendors will be featured at the St. Catharines Famers Market. For more information on vendor availability email the City's Market Coordinator.
Market Vendor Map |
Farmers Market Stall Rental Rates |
Stall Size - 8' x 8' Thursday Stall Rate - $14.00 Saturday Stall Rate - $27.00 Hydro Fee - additional 15%
Stall Rate Discounts* 25% discount attending 2 days / week 45% discount MYPICK Verified / Organic Certified Farmers**
Note: Discounts are not combinable |
Farmers Market Stall Applications, By-laws and Resources |
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the St. Catharines Farmers Market, applications are now being accepted for Farmers/Producers for the 2020 Spring / Summer session. Farmers Market Vendor Application
Please note: given space limitations and the need for variety, the St. Catharines Market Square must consider the balance of the products and diversity being offered. Therefore, the market composition will be determined at the discretion of the Clerk. Public Health Farmers Market Food Vendor Application All vendors selling prepared foods, raw foods including meats must be in compliance with Public Health prior to starting at the market. |