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Feast of Fields summer fruits
Market News - July 27

To market, to market we go! We've got the best of the Ontario growing season this weekend, including ecologically-produced fruits & vegetables, naturally-raised meats, Ontario-caught seafood, and locally-produced prepared foods for you this Saturday. We also have activities for the young (crafts, face painting, children's folk music) and the young-at-heart (Shakespeare and more music). Come support our local farmers and prepared food vendors! Be part of the fun and community spirit in Withrow Park!

FRESH this week!
Produce and Farm Products: apricots, arugula, baby salads, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries (low bush wild & high bush organic), carrots, cherries (sweet & pie), corn, cucumbers, currants (red & black), eggs, herbs, garlic, green onions, kale, leafy greens, lettuce, maple syrup, okra, patty pan squash, peaches, peas, potatoes, plums, radishes, raspberries, red scallions, salad mixes, spinach, sprouts, sprout salads, sugar snap peas, Swiss chard, tomatoes, zucchini.
Meats and Fish: beef, chicken, Ontario-caught fresh fish, pork, smoked fish.
Prepared Foods: breads, cookies, fish tacos, freshly-brewed coffee, fermented Kombucha, hard & soft cheeses, herb-infused chocolates, herb tinctures, ice cream sandwiches (chocolate ice cream on chocolate chip cookie & gluten-free options), ice pops (peach iced tea flavour made with Ontario peaches), iced coffee, Indian cooking sauces, preserves, vegan Indian food, water Kefir.
Other Products: healthy dog foods & dog treats, all-natural body care products.


Special Items...
Wild Blueberry Pies from Feast of Fields (and maybe some other flavours too!)

Corn & purple potatoes from Haystrom Farm

Okra from The Fresh Veggies

Heritage eggs & heirloom veggies from Murray's Farm

Chicken backs for making soups and stocks from Field Sparrow Farms

Body butters & scrubs from Gaia's Essentials

MuttBalls & Dog Treat Combo Pack for $14 from Pablo the Dog (a $3 savings!)

You can see a full list of our regular vendors on our website.

Back Next Week: Brian Hamlin (honey), Manning Canning (jams, preserves), Potager du Kanada (produce), Weber's Natural Meats (meats).

We'd like to remind you that the Ontario Beekeepers' Association has a petition to the Ontario government to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on agricultural field crops. Show your support for our pollinators!

Finally, it's official! Brussels, Chef Roger Wils' new bistro, will be opening on July 31 at 1975 Queen St. E in the Beach. Phone 416-694-0004 to make your reservations!

Corey
Market Manager

The market is open every Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm until October 26, rain or shine! Withrow Park is one block south of Danforth between Carlaw & Logan.

The theme for July's Market Community Blog is abundance!
FOR THE KIDS:
Design and test a paper airplane!

Face painting by Dina.

Join Sing Along Tim of Driftwood Theatre's The Odyssey for children's folk music fun - 10:30am to 11:00am.

MUSIC:
Frances Murray (cello) in the morning.

Marguerite Arbour (guitar) from 12 - 1pm.

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Guerilla Ruffian Shakespeare Squad at 10:20am
& 11:20am!


COMMUNITY EVENTS
Dusk Dances return to Withrow Park. Performances nightly at 7pm from Tues., July 30th to Sun., August 4th.
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