Strathroy Market Makes Shopping Local Fun
Shopping local has taken on more importance than ever this year. That’s why the Downtown Strathroy Market is a fantastic opportunity to support merchants and artisans from the Strath- roy-Caradoc area and beyond. You will find over 40 vendors at the downtown market located on Front and Frank Streets, which is open to pedestrian traffic only every Saturday morning from May 24 to August 30. The market opens at 9 am and closes at 12 pm. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc has operated the Down- town Strathroy Market since 2021. However, the market, in one it- eration or another, has been part of Strathroy’s history since 1861. While the market today may look very different than it did over 160 years ago, it is still a place for local vendors with a wide variety of goods for sale to showcase their wares. From bakeries to cre- ations made by 3-D printers, florists, and a host of artisans and BIA businesses, visitors are sure to find whatever they are looking for. “The goal is to fill the market with products that are grown or made locally as much as possible,” explains Kait Topham, Events and Booking Coordinator for the Municipality, “we want to be a place where local businesses can come, share, sell and connect with the community.” Besides organizing vendors, the team at the Municipality has been busy creating other engaging activities for young and old alike. This year, Strathroy-Caradoc’s Camp Team will be on hand each Saturday morning with either a bounce castle or an-
other activity for kids. Kait and her team are also planning some new activities for this year’s night markets. Night markets are a fun opportunity for people to visit the ven- dors and enjoy a licensed beverage with live music and a variety of activities. This year, a night market takes place on, Saturday, August 2 from 4 pm to 10 pm in downtown Strathroy. The Mu- nicipality is adding an additional night market on September 20. Every summer, the Downtown Strathroy Market welcomes be- tween 300 and 600 visitors at the morning market and up to 4,500 at the night market. The Downtown Strathroy Market plays a critical role in support- ing local businesses. The Municipality has an agreement with the BIA to ensure space is available at the market for downtown businesses that want to participate. “We are really focusing on ‘local first’,” adds Kait. “While we are not considered a farmers market, we still want to be a place where local businesses can come, share, sell and connect with the community. The market engages the community, showcas- es the Downtown’s vibrancy and community spirit and the de - sire to shop local.” For more information about becoming a vendor, volunteering, or general market information, email market@strathroy-caradoc.ca.
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