Upon a visit to the Farmer’s Market, it is clear to see that this valley has a lot more to offer than your standard fruit and veg. I love visiting the market to load up on old favourites like asparagus and strawberries, but I get really excited to see what new kinds of produce our […]

While every day seems like a day to celebrate during Creston’s cherry season, this Thursday gives you a real excuse to indulge in one of the Valley’s finest (and most finicky) fruits. Read below for National Days.com’s overview on the history of Rainier cherries and how to properly celebrate! NATIONAL RAINIER CHERRY DAY National Rainier […]

Welcome Antioxidant Season! I visited the Farmers’ Market last weekend and was so excited to see multiple vendors selling pints of strawberries. Strawberries have been a long time summer favourite of mine – growing up a small patch was a staple in our family garden, and trips to U-Pick’s were mandatory when it came time […]

The Creston Valley Farmers’ Market is thrilled to be hosting an evening summer solstice market in partnership with Pealow’s Your Independent from 4pm-9pm on Friday, June 21. The Creston Valley Farmers’ Market has been interested in hosting an evening market for a while, as we are aware that Saturday morning markets just don’t work for […]

Halfway through June and the market is busier than ever. This Saturday is expected to be a toaster, and the fruit trees and plants in our valley are soaking up that sun after a cool, dry spring. While cherries, peaches, and plums won’t be making an appearance until later in the summer, a little red […]

June, we can’t believe you are here already! After a cooler start to our spring, the Creston Valley has been soaking up a week full of hot temperatures and good ol’ Vitamin D. We are seeing more and more farms arrive at the market week by week and can’t wait to see the market blossom […]

Happy Mother’s Day from the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market! Though we really should be celebrating the mother figures in our lives 24/7 and 365 days of the year, May 12 is one day you are really not going to want to forget about. If you have left things until the last minute, don’t fret – […]

We are so, so, SO thrilled to be back outside for our very first outdoor market of the season this Saturday, May 4th from 9-1 behind the Visitors Centre! With a total of 31 vendors registered for tomorrow, we are anticipating another great summer ahead. Many of your favourite local vendors will be back with […]

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! […]