This Saturday I took Bailey for a walk to the popular Withrow park to check out the local farmers market. I have been busy this summer and just haven't had a chance to go and as things are now slowing down I thought it would be nice to see what they had. Every Saturday from May 22 to October 31st Withrow park is a host to a farmers market. This weekly event arose from neighbourhood members appalled over the declining control over the food we eat and the need to create more opportunities for farmers and local food entrepreneurs. All the food at the farmers market is certified organic or ecologically sustaining produce. The market was filled with not only fresh fruits and vegetables but also an assortment of home baked breads and fresh baked goods. There was even a great stand with organic, gluten-free and vegan desserts!
There are also activities that take place at the farmers market each week. Next week on October 23rd you can come and Carve your own Pumpkin. Then on October 30th to end off this year's farmers market there is a Halloween Dress Rehersal and Spooky Crafts. The lovely Anne Prior another local resident will also have a photo booth set up to take photos of you with your family with your costumes on. In addition, there will also be a ghost rivers walk so join Helen Mills on a tour of Riverdale's hidden and lost urban waterways. It is a wonderful weekend ritual I know I would like to take part in more often so please come check out every Saturday from 9am-1pm.
Thanks for the tip Kathy, I will have to check it out!
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