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Hey Peeps! Easter Weekend is just around the corner and the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is gearing up for one of its last indoor markets for the next few months…well…indoor isn’t exactly true. You see, we had so many vendors keen to join us this weekend that we will have to set up outside, too! […]
In just under a month the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market will be back in full swing at our outdoor location behind the Visitor Centre just off of Cook Street! Join us on May 4 from 9-1 for our very first outdoor market of 2019. While we have enjoyed our time spent warm and dry at […]
CVFAC Annual General Meeting – Save the date! Join us February 27 at 7pm for our annual general meeting! Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Location: Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: 7pm – 9pm The Creston Valley Food Action Coalition (CVFAC) is the Farmers’ Market and Harvest Share program’s non-profit organization parent. The CVFAC is hosting […]
Gobble Gobble, Crestonites! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and this year, the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market has been thankful for such a fantastic outdoor season. Here are a few of this year’s highlights: April 28th Market – Our earliest outdoor market EVER. A small but mighty group of dedicated vendors kicked off the start […]
Here we are again! While many of our neighbouring markets have packed up their booths for the season, the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is still going strong. In fact, we have no plans of stopping and will be running weekly markets all the way up to December 22, 2018. However, if you didn’t already know, […]
Hi Folks! A big thank you to all those who joined us up at the 100th Fall Fair last weekend. It was such a blast setting up the market outside the Rec Centre surrounded by the limitless festivities of one of Creston’s longest running events. Can you imagine what the Farmers’ Market will look like […]
September Long Weekend often resonates as a bittersweet time for all of us here in the Creston Valley. But this summer, September Long almost feels like a fresh start. That awful smoke has finally cleared out leaving our spirits high, and our souls rejuvenated. I had almost forgotten what a beautiful valley we live in! […]
Currently we are at the tail end of blueberry season in the Creston Valley. The Blueberry Patch has been doing their part, living up to their name, bringing pints of beautiful handpicked berries to the market each week. Us market goers, now get to do our part and preserve these beauties to be enjoyed for […]
Hi Folks, August 17 marks a very special day for the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market and other markets and organizations around the world, a day to celebrate, a day to rejoice…75 years ago to the day, Robert Deniro was born! I kid, I kid. Actually, August 17 is recognized as “International Nonprofit Day!” This is […]
The absolute pinnacle of Summer BBQ Season, for me at least, is corn on the cob. Growing up in a valley where fresh corn comes available every August, has always embedded the vegetable in my diet as a summer staple. As far as vegetables go, it has such a nice sweetness and texture, […]