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The market is busiest during its year-round
Saturday farmers' market which operates from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturdays, it is common to see a musician or musical duo playing at each end of the market building. All levels of the market are accessible by wheelchair users and families with strollers due
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Since the 2004 relocation, the market has added more commercial operations. It is now open from
Tuesdays to Saturdays for international food vendors located on the second floor of the building. This area has a bustling food court where shoppers can eat lunch, enjoy coffee or take a rest. Visitors can
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In 2004, the Farmer's Market relocated again to a larger site at 300 King Street East, between Cedar and Eby
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Saturdays year-round and has more than 80 farmer/vendors. Different stalls sell a variety of wares, including fresh produce, raw and cured meats, cheese, eggs, fish, honey, prepared foods, breads and pastries, as well as specialty items like chocolate, Middle Eastern
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all regular classes, cooking events and rentals have been cancelled or shifted online. The market has also introduced a seniors-focused shopping hour from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
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In 1971, the city decided to tear down the market along with the second City Hall. This resulted in the market being relocated (in 1973) within what is now
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foods and kombucha. Non-food products like flowers, skin products and handcrafted gifts are also available, and artisan vendors change from week to week.
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spring, summer and fall, many of the fresh produce vendors sell their wares in the covered parking area off of Eby Street.
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