Fabulous Fall Farmers' Markets and Where to Find Them
Fall is when we celebrate the harvest of the summer’s bounty and the hard work small farmers have been undertaking for months. This is our chance to indulge in the veggies that have been growing and thriving all summer and are now either ready for harvest or already in bushel baskets waiting to be sold.
Think rich, orange pumpkins, rich squash, ripe tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and crisp apples….the cooler weather invites you to bake and cook with these time honoured fall ingredients. If you have some spare room in your fridge (or belly), now is the time to stock up on Mother Nature’s bounty from your local farmers’ market.
Lanark County
Known as the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario, you can expect to find a heavy maple syrup presence at the farmers’ markets in this region. You might even come across a few farm stands along the way, selling everything from blueberries to baked treats.
The Markets:
- Perth
Where: Crystal Palace
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Carleton Place
Where: Market Square
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Almonte
Where: Almonte Public Library
When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Ecotay
Where: Ecotay, 133 Menzies Munroe Sideroad
When: Sundays Sept. 4 and Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa Valley
The lush and gently rolling terrain of the Ottawa Valley makes it a grower's paradise. Farmers' markets here will feature local berries, apples, and fruits and veggies. Look for local maple syrup and naturally raised meats as well. Visit the 'Taste of the Valley' website for a full list of farmers' markets and related information to plan your trip.
The Markets:
- Arnprior
Where: John Street to Elgin Street
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Barry’s Bay
Where: Barry’s Bay Railway Station
When: Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Cobden
Where: Cobden Fairgrounds
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Combermere
Where: Corner of Mill Street and Hwy 62
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. until Thanksgiving
- Deep River
Where: Town Hall
When: Every second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Eganville Farmers’ Market
Where: Legion Memorial Field
When: Fridays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Killaloe Farmers’ Market
Where: Hoch Farm, 86 Queen St.
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Pembroke
Where: Corner of Lake Street and Victoria Street
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Renfrew
Where: Renfrew Armouries
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Burnstown
Where:
When: Fridays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. until Thanksgiving
Haliburton Highlands
With a name that includes "Highlands" this region is guaranteed to feature some hilly terrain that will influence what grows here. Local food is a focus in Haliburton area, which will be obvious when visiting one of these markets. Visit this page for a full list of markets.
The Markets:
- Haliburton
Where: Head Lake Rotary Park
When: Tuesdays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Stanhope
Where: 1095 North Shore Rd.
When: Fridays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. until first week in September
- Minden
Where: Milne Street and Prince Street
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Thanksgiving
Frontenac County
Frontenac County may be known for its predominance of Canadian Shield topograhy, but there are still plenty of growers and makers in this region. Head to Sharbot Lake on Saturdays for their market for a sampling of what's growing in region.
The Markets:
- Sharbot Lake
Where : Sharbot Lake Beach
When : Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. until the end of September
Hastings County
All roads in Hastings County will lead you to a farmers' market in summer! Wander between the communities of Marmora, Bancroft, Maynooth and Stirling and savour the unique flavours of Hastings County.
The Markets:
- Marmora
Where: Hwy 7 and Burstall Street
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Bancroft
Where: Riverside Park
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Maynooth
Where: Memories Tea Room
When: Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Stirling
Where: Covered bridge, downtown
When: Fridays, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
