St Catharines Farmers Market celebrates Farmers Market Week

St. Catharines Farmers Market celebrates the harvest season during Farmers Market Week

You can’t ‘beet’ local produce. The St. Catharines Farmers Market will join markets across Ontario in celebrating Farmers Market Week, Aug. 3 to 10.

Residents can visit the St. Catharines Farmers Market on Thursday (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or Saturday (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at Market Square, 91 King St. in Downtown St. Catharines. The farmers market offers year-round access to fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, handmade goods, flowers, artisanal breads, and more.

“Now is the perfect time to visit the St. Catharines Farmers Market,” said Deanna Chakarova, community and market co-ordinator. “Our vendors have a wide variety of fresh, delicious food grown right here in Niagara. Your visit supports local agriculture, strengthens the local economy, and gives you the chance to connect directly with the community that grows your food. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a steady marketgoer, we invite you to join us during Farmers Market Week and support local.”

August is peak growing season, which includes fruits such as apricots, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, currants, and peaches — and vegetables including beans, beets, carrots, corn, tomatoes, and zucchini. Many items are harvested shortly before market day, ensuring maximum freshness and flavour.

In addition to its regular offerings, the farmers market features the Discovery Table and Music in the Square events every Saturday through October, providing entertainment and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. The Discovery Table topic for Sat, Aug. 9 will be “Peaches n’ Plums,” with the Music in the Square concert series featuring Rob Repovs Music.

For more information, visit http://www.stcatharines.ca/Market.