Bringing the Farm to the Heart of the City Since 1878 by Sarah Noble, Manager of Marketing & Communications for the St. Thomas EDC The Horton Farmers’ Market is a vibrant weekly market operating its full season in Downtown St. Thomas for 26 weeks, opening the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend (May 11, 2024). The market also hosts a Christmas Market in mid- November and operates indoors on a smaller scale through the winter months. Horton is proudly a producer-based market focusing on locally grown and produced foods and artisan goods. Vendors are welcomed from a radius of 60km to support keeping dollars local. The vendors are small business people and farmers - no resellers here. It’s one of the few designated farmers’ markets locally maintaining greater than 50% farm vendors over the course of the season. While some vendors attend the market every week, there is always something new to discover, be it seasonal produce coming on - early spring boasts asparagus and rhubarb while the fall offers squash and apples - or those who pop up at the market occasionally. Attending the market each Saturday is always a fresh experience. Bountiful produce options offer faithful favourites and the opportunity to discover fruits and vegetables that might be new to you. A benefit of shopping at a farmers’ market is the chance to chat with the growers to learn more about the produce available – and they can often share recipe ideas to get you started.
The market is rain or shine, with vendors under pavilions (May- November) or indoors to protect them and shoppers. During the main season, the market team activates the market with live music and family-friendly activities. Some of our vendors add to the atmosphere in the winter, sharing their musical talents. Circle Saturdays on your calendar this year to make the Horton Farmers’ Market a regular part of your weekend routine! Visit The Horton Farmers’ Market at 10 Manitoba Street, a half block north of Talbot. There is parking available onsite and on the street. Winter hours are Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm until April 20. The Horton Farmers’ Market regular season opens May 11, from 8 am to noon. Local farmers interested in participating at the market can apply through our website and contact the market team with any questions. The Horton Farmers’ Market is part of Elgin/ St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre, meaning the market team also provides wrap-around support for vendors, including access to business advisors, workshops and more! It’s a unique opportunity to engage with customers at a traditional farmers’ market while accessing additional support for your farm business. For regular updates about what’s happening
each weekend, follow along on social media or sign up for the Horton Newsletter at hortonfarmersmarket.ca.
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