Eat fresh and shop local at Sherway Farmers’ Market

(News Release)

Open Fridays | May 6 – October 28 | 8am - 2pm | Far Northeast Parking Lot

Toronto, Ontario  – Discover a tradition that has been in operation for over 20 years and shop local at Sherway Farmers’ Market.

Find fresh, seasonal and local produce and locally made food products from the market’s vendors at a great price every Friday, rain or shine, now through Friday, October 28 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the far northeast parking lot of Sherway Gardens, bordering on the Queensway and Sherway Gardens Road, just east of Hwy 427. For more information, visit www.farmfreshmarkets.ca.

Pick up large-pot perennials and hanging baskets to get your garden started. Early Spring crops such as Ontario asparagus and rhubarb will be arriving at the Sherway Farmers’ Market in the coming weeks, and shoppers can pick up fresh Ontario-grown greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

  Additional local food available at the Sherway Farmers’ Market includes Ontario honey, maple syrup, and an extensive array of baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, deli meats and cheese.

“Get ready for the weekend and pick up fresh Ontario grown produce and locally made food at Sherway Farmers’ Market every Friday from 8am until 2pm,” states Sherway Farmers’ Market founder William Blyleven. “We feature Ontario grown fruit and vegetables plus farm-fresh eggs, fresh baked goods, honey, deli meat, cheese, locally grown mushrooms, artisan soaps, VQA wine and much more!”

 

William Blyleven

Create the perfect meal at Sherway Farmers' Market. Shop for fruit and vegetables from Blyleven Farms, Lowbanks Fruit, Thorne Farms, Ralph and Emmy Lise, McNeice Fruit Farm and Andrews' Scenic Acres. Tempt your tastebuds with meats and cheeses from European meats, Honey Link Meats or Pusateri's Fine Foods. 

Relax and complement your meal with a selection of VQA wines from Coyote Run Estate Winery.  Presentation is everything; add a bouquet of fresh flowers to the dining table from Millcreek Flower Farm. For dessert, pick up a treat from Our Mom's Cookies or Quality Bakery.

 

Ralph Lise

Check out Stockman Soapworks for artisinal soaps that are great for everyday use or for gifts. Maple syrup lovers can rejoice and stock up with Marigold's Maple Syrup, prefect on pancakes or in any recipe that calls for maple syrup.

If you are curious when your favourite fruit and vegetables will arrive at Sherway Farmers’ Market, visit the ‘Ontario Produce Availability’ chart at www.farmfreshmarkets.ca for a month-by-month overview of what is coming into season.

Make sure to download the FREE Sherway Farmers’ Market Farm Fresh app for iPhone, iPad and android devices from www.farmfreshmarkets.ca, iTunes or Google Play to keep your shopping lists for the market and grocery store on your phone.

 

Stockman Soap Works

For seasonal updates on vendors, produce and product availability, visit www.farmfreshmarkets.ca and follow Sherway Farmers’ Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Sherwayfarmersmarket and on Twitter @marketfarmfresh.

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