Get out and about with the Harbourside Organic Farmer’s Market this weekend.
The farmer’s market runs every Saturday from now till October 30th and showcases organic produce and food in Oakville.
“Our market features farmers who farm either in an organic fashion, or those that are certified as organic farmers,” said Susan Curran, the Chair Oakville Sustainable Food Partnership who is hosting the market.
“We feel that this is the most sustainable type of farming, and the type of farming that should be encouraged. We feel these farmers should be given a special showcase to sell their products to local customers.”
“These farmers are not using chemicals and they are much kinder to the soil, the environment, human beings, water, and air quality in Oakville.”
As well as local organic produce, the market features vendors who sell a wide variety of jams, jellies, and baked goods.
“Those vendors have as many organic ingredients as they can find,” Curran said
“Other vendors that we have feature artists that sell work with environmental themes. We have a jeweler who makes jewelry from natural stone, and another vendor who makes soap with all natural ingredients using vegetables and herbs from the farmers,” she said.
“Every thing has a sustainable theme, using local and natural products that are kind to the environment,” she said.
Every Saturday the market aims to be a zero-waste event – meaning that the market creates as little waste as possible. Vendors and shoppers are encouraged to bring their own shopping bags, and to throw away any left over food in the green bins on site. Reusable market bags will also be made available.
The market also includes music, kids activities, cooking demonstrations and of course food to die for. A baker will be set up selling freshly baked pizza throughout the day.
The idea of having a completely organic market started back in 2007 – and was originally in Kerr Village. Now it resides in Centennial Square in downtown Oakville, starting at 9:30am to 2pm.
“Some people just want the fresh produce, it depends on what the shopper is looking for.”
“Were doing our best to minimize our carbon footprint. We have something that is going to appeal to everybody,” Curran said.
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