Victoria Downtown Public Market Society

Fill your Farmers Market bag for St. Patrick’s Day

admin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:44:44 +0000

Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so visit our LAST Winter Farmers Market in Market Square this Saturday from 11-3 for the ingredients that go into a traditional Irish feast — potatoes from Saanich Organics and cabbage from Haliburton Farm to breads from Merridale Cider and Il Forno di Claudio, onions from Local Motive, carrots from Sun Trio Farm, corned beef from Boughneath Farm and sweeten up with Vin Coco! Traditional dishes include Irish soda bread, colcannon (mashed potatoes with cabbage), corned beef and cabbage, and apple crumble.

Vendors in attendance: Terra Nossa Farm, Fat Fish Seafood, Boughneath Farm, Cowichan Pasta, Vin Coco, Sun Trio Farm, Preservation Foods, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Local Motive, Rene Sans Salsa, Haliburton Farm, Ren Hen Gourmet Cooperative, Saanich Organics, Five Star Treats, 2GF Kitchen, Cottlestone Apiary, Country Wools, Il Forno di Claudio, No Added Calories Food Packages, Old Country Seeds, Peace Lovn’ Granola & Merridale Cider

Local Organic Rainbow

Questions?
Contact: Maryanne
Phone: 250 884 8552
Email: marycarmack@victoriapublicmarket.com
Farm Market Manager: Corry Matechuck
For all vendor inquiries
Phone: 778 679 0024
Email: corry@victoriapublicmarket.com

Bee a Sweet Honey at the Winter Market

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:13:38 +0000

Bee sweet with Cottlestone Apiary: Have you ever wondered about the different honeys from Cottlestone Apiary at Victoria Downtown Farmers Market? A local-owned business based on a family farm just outside of Duncan. Their honey is drawn from the wildflowers of Vancouver Island. The honey is divided into two main families: those blends collected and flavoured entirely by their bees, and those with a little help from Matt and Megan. The bees decide the flavor by their choice of flower alone, and let nothing interfere with the delicate flavours of country wildflowers. These are connoisseurs’ honeys, remarkable for subtle differences between flower blends, with layers of scent and taste on top of the sweetness. For those who believe the bees know best, these pure blends are untouched–honey the way nature intended. The flavoured honeys are infused by an exacting and gentle process with the best natural flavours and essences, for a delicious variety of unusual flavour blends. Bee sure to also check out their gorgeous beeswax candles. Have a sweet day with us at our upcoming Winter Market this Saturday!

3 Winter Farmers Markets to go…

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:58:23 +0000

Well, we’ve made it through downpours and freezing temps…. it should be plain sailing now through ’till spring! 3 more Winter Farmers Markets, on the 1st and 3rd Saturday through March in Market Square 11am-3pm. Thank you for supporting us and showing that we can shop local year-round and telling your friends and neighbors too! Maybe others STILL don’t know we are open so bring someone with you, arrange to meet friends for a bite, check our website for more info and pass on the good word that yes we still have 3 more!

Market Special: Local Motive will be selling limited bundles of pussy willows! The many buds of the pussy willow make it a favorite flower for Chinese New Year.

Vendors in attendance: Terra Nossa Farm, Fat Fish Seafood, Boughneath Farm, Cowichan Pasta, Vin Coco, Sun Trio Farm, Preservation Foods, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Local Motive, Rene Sans Salsa, Haliburton Farm, Ren Hen Gourmet Cooperative, Saanich Organics, Saltspring Sprouts & Mushrooms, 2GF Kitchen, Cottlestone Apiary, Country Wools, Il Forno di Claudio, No Added Calories Food Packages, El Guapo Chorizo Grill & Peace Lovn’ Granola

Questions?
Contact: Maryanne
Phone: 250 884 8552
Email: marycarmack@victoriapublicmarket.com
Farm Market Manager: Corry Matechuck
For all vendor inquiries
Phone: 778 679 0024
Email: corry@victoriapublicmarket.co

Root Around

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:39:02 +0000

Get back to your roots with root vegetables at the Victoria Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market with carrots and sunchokes from Local Motive or beets and turnips from Saanich Organics. Toss your favorites with the many flavours of salt available from Vancouver Island Salt Co. Roast your root vegetables as a side and pair it with a delicious salmon filet from Fat Fish Seafood or a whole chicken from Terra Nosa Farm. Baked veggie chips are perfect for dipping in Preservation Foods chimichurri sauce or Rene Sans Salsa addictive medium or hot salsa. Celebrate your roots this Saturday from 11-3 in Market Square!

Vendors in attendance: Terra Nossa Farm, Fat Fish Seafood, Boughneath Farm, Cowichan Pasta, Vin Coco, Sun Trio Farm, Preservation Foods, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Local Motive, Rene Sans Salsa, Haliburton Farm, Ren Hen Gourmet Cooperative, Saanich Organics, Saltspring Sprouts & Mushrooms, 2GF Kitchen, Cottlestone Apiary, Country Wools, Il Forno di Claudio, No Added Calories Food Packages, El Guapo Chorizo Grill &Peace Lovn’ Granola

Who: The Victoria Downtown Public Market Society
What: Winter Farmers Market
When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
Where: 11-3 Market Square, Inner Courtyard
Why: What could be better than local food?
Questions?
Contact: Maryanne
Phone: 250 884 8552
Email: marycarmack@victoriapublicmarket.com
Farm Market Manager: Corry Matechuck
For all vendor inquiries
Phone: 778 679 0024
Email: corry@victoriapublicmarket.com

Fresh. Local. Fun. Don’t miss it!

admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:43:49 +0000

At the Victoria Winter Farmers Market, you are buying high-quality local food direct from the farmers and producers and supporting agriculture. Our market is a fun place to be with a feast for the senses. You can expect root vegetables like parsnips, rutabaga, and carrots, which are perfect for warm and nourishing winter stews. Other favorites include preserved fruit, cold-weather greens like kale, pumpkins, winter squash, herbs, salmon, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, salad greens and hot food. “Winter markets are a great way to support local farms and businesses year-round,” states Farm Market Manager Corry Matechuk . So bundle up and join us this Saturday in Market Square from 11-3, you won’t be disappointed!

Vendors in attendance: Terra Nossa Farm, Fat Fish Seafood, Boughneath Farm, Cowichan Pasta, Sun Trio Farm, Preservation Foods, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Local Motive, Rene Sans Salsa, Haliburton Farm, Ren Hen Gourmet Cooperative, Seabluff Farm, 2GF Kitchen, Cottlestone Apiary, Lone Tree Bakery, Il Forno di Claudio, Fry’s Red Wheat Bread, El Guapo Chorizo Grill, Peace Lovn’ Granola & City of Victoria

Photo taken by Maryanne Carmack

Let us help you keep your holiday pledge!

admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:37:57 +0000

Let us help you keep your holiday pledge by shopping at our Winter Farmers Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month through March. Our hardworking farmers and producers are set up in Market Square from 11-3 selling their delicious locally harvested and produced food products. This Saturday we are excited to have the amazing Takafumi from Suntrio farm who will be selling sunflower sprouts, pea sprouts, buckwheat greens, sprouted mung bean and lentil, daikon radish, wheatgrass and wheatgrass shots. From the garden, delicious salad greens, mizuna, arugula, spinach and brazing greens. From the field, carrots, beets, and Jerusalem artichokes. You can expect spicy habanero jelly and their famous tomato sauce as well! Bundle up this Saturday and come out to Market Square and support the community that feeds you.

Holiday Tastes at the Victoria Winter Farmers Market

admin — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:16:55 +0000

The Victoria Winter Farmers’ Market is about celebrating and sharing all that’s great in local food. Our market this Saturday will be full of the normal goodies as well as some extra festive treats. In addition, we have local artisan craft vendors joining us in celebrating this joyful season. Just a reminder that we have wonderful organic hormone-free meat suppliers from various farms with freezers colder than the North Pole. So bring a chill pack and take this ultimate fresh-to-you meat home to your holiday hearth. This is one of the best places to get hold of fresh and tasty Vancouver Island delicacies necessary for your Christmas table.

Entertainment: Oliver Swain from 11-1230

Vendors in Attendance: Red Hen Gourmet, Peace Lovin’ Granola, Green Girl Gardens, Terra Nossa Farm, Fat Fish Seafood, Boughneath Farm, Cowichan Pasta, Infuse Tea, Sun Trio Farm, Preservation Foods, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Fry’s Red Wheat Bread, El Guapo Chorizo Grill, Saanich Organics, Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt, Seabluff Farm, 2GF Kitchen, Cottlestone Apiary, Lone Tree Bakery, Vin Coco, Saltspring Island Sprouts & Mushroom Farm. Merridale Ciderworks, Chelsea’s Crochet Creations, Adore Jewllery, The Little Hat Shop & Tidal Toys

Photo taken by Maryanne Carmack

Eclipse Creative Named Agency of Record for the Public Market

admin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:12:56 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Victoria, BC, December 10, 2012—Eclipse Creative is pleased to announce their new partnership with the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society. The Society has appointed Eclipse Creative as their Agency of Record and branding partner moving forward into 2013.

The local advertising agency has a proven track record in destination and retail marketing expertise. Eclipse was recently awarded two 2012 Summit International Awards for Marketing Effectiveness for their recent campaigns with Tourism Victoria and Silk Road Tea. The Tourism Victoria “Escape Your Everyday” campaign also received The WestJet Social Media Initiative of the Year Award and Best Tourism & Hospitality Marketing Campaign Award at the BC Tourism Awards.

The Victoria Downtown Public Market will be a permanent year-round marketplace in Victoria’s downtown core. The market will include many of Victoria’s premiere brands and will increase access to Island-grown products year-round; help small Island businesses prosper; and encourage food-related community education, commerce and creativity. Learn more: victoriapublicmarket.com

Eclipse Creative is a full-service agency with a reputation for innovative thinking, delivering results and exceeding client expectations. Their long-demonstrated record of producing award-winning, results-oriented marketing solutions on the local and national level ensures clients can depend on Eclipse Creative. Learn more: eclipsecreative.ca

Eclipse Creative will work with the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society to establish a unique and authentic brand for the market and position them as a game-changing entity in downtown Victoria for locals and visitors alike. Jenny Marshall, Creative Director and Partner at Eclipse, expresses “Everyone at Eclipse is extremely excited to begin working with the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society in the development and promotion of their brand. We intend to promote their brand with the same level of innovation and forward-thinking that we apply to all of our clients. The Market is an initiative that’s been long overdue for our city and one that we’re proud to be involved in.”

Winter Market – ‘Tis the Season

admin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:31:13 +0000

We bring you the best bounty of the season from local farmers and food producers offering all sorts of delicious foods for your Christmas feast and holiday entertaining! Our farmers’ market is the only food focused Winter Market in the heart of Victoria. This Saturday, Tuba Christmas is joining us from 1-3 with more than 60 tuba players from BC and the Pacific Northwest that will knock your socks off! A tradition that began in New York City’s Rockefeller Centre more than 35 years ago. What a delightful way to launch the holiday season. Bundle up the family and head down to Market Square this Saturday from 11-3, there will be lots of hot drinks available to keep you cozy such as hot chocolate from El Guapo, tea from Infuse Tea and cider from Local Motive.

Vendors in attendance: Terra Nossa Farm, Fat Fish Seafood, Boughneath Farm, Cowichan Pasta, Infuse Tea, Sun Trio Farm, Preservation Foods, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Fry’s Red Wheat Bread, El Guapo Chorizo Grill, Local Motive, Saanich Organics, Seabluff Farm, 2GF Kitchen, Cottlestone Apiary, Lone Tree Bakery, Vin Coco, Saltspring Island Sprouts & Mushroom Farm & Merridale Ciderworks

Check out this Feast Media video highlighting our Winter Farmers’ Market:

Public Market Announces Preliminary List of Vendors

admin — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:04:45 +0000

Victoria Downtown Public Market Society Announce Preliminary List of Vendors

for Public Market at the Hudson

With the new Public Market at the historic Hudson Building slated to open in April 2013, the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society (VDPMS) is proud to announce the preliminary list of potential vendors today.

The list includes shops by well-respected local businesses like Silk Road, Salt Spring Island Cheese, and Wildfire Bakery; hot food outlets by amazing local chefs like George Szasz and Cosmo Means (Hot and Cold Café); and great new and emerging businesses like the Island Spice Trade, Tortilleria Monterrey, and Bounty Seafood at the Hudson.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have this combination of well-established local restaurateurs and experienced food-centered businesses mixed with unique and exciting young companies and startups”, says Maryanne Carmack, VDPMS Administrator. “This will create an eating and food-shopping experience unlike anything else in the region”.

Modeled after popular markets like the Ferry Building in San Francisco, the Atwater Market in Montreal and London’s Borough Market, the Victoria Public Market is a food-centered Public Market that will feature farmers’ day tables, semi-permanent kiosks with 1-year leases and permanent vendors with 3-year leases. The market will also include a commercial kitchen for cooking classes, special dinners, urban agriculture workshops and special events.

“This food-centered social enterprise will be where the eat local and shop local movements meet, allowing Victoria residents and tourists to eat the best of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands under one roof”, says VDPMS Board Chair Philippe Lucas, “and by eating better, healthier, tastier food we’ll be supporting local businesses and protecting local farms and farmers well into the future.

Hours of operation are expected to be 9:30am – 6:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30-5pm on Sundays, and closed on Mondays, with larger farmers’ markets every Wednesday and Saturday. For more information, please check out:www.victoriapublicmarket.com

Contact: Maryanne Carmack, marycarmack@victoriapublicmarket.com, (250) 884-8552
Philippe Lucas, philippe@victoriapublicmarket.com, (250) 588-1160