Manitoba farmers' markets

Pineridge Hollow Farmers' Market
www.pineridgehollow.com
Where: Situated on the sprawling grounds of Bird's Hill Provincial Park in Oakbank
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June through September.
Why: Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the fairly young market (established in 2004) operates at the Tea Room & Gift Shoppe, and specializes in local produce, cuisine and craftsmanship.
What: Choose from a variety of meats (including chicken and bison), baked goods, jams and a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The Exchange District Farmer's Market
www.exchangedistrict.org
Where: At the corner of King and Bannatyne in Winnipeg's Exchange District
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July and September.
Why: The spirit of the Winnipeg's historic Civil Market is infused into this open-air market located in the heart of the city.
What: Locally grown fruits and vegetables are available, along with assorted meats, baked goods, bath and beauty products and crafts from area merchants.

The Red River Farmer's Market
www.redriverexhibitionpark.com
Where: Located at the south end of the Red River Exhibition Park in Winnipeg
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July through September.
Why: This is a relatively new market, located at the south end of Exhibition Park. It features the best and freshest products from Manitoba producers.

 

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'Tis the season
Make the most of your market shopping by choosing produce that's in season. Here's a month-by-month look at the best time to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables in Manitoba:

July
Fruit: apples, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, cherries, gooseberries, nectarines, raspberries, rhubarb, Saskatoon berries, strawberries
Vegetables: beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, greens, peas, peppers, potatoes, summer squash, tomatoes.

August
Fruit: apples, Asian pears, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, choke cherries, gooseberries, nectarines, pears, raspberries, rhubarb, Saskatoon berries
Vegetables: beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, greens, peas, peppers, potatoes, summer squash, winter squash, sweet corn, tomatoes.

September
Fruit: apples, Asian pears, cantaloupes
Vegetables: beans, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, greens, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, sweet corn, tomatoes.

In addition to the markets listed above, smaller ones are scattered all across Manitoba and many local agricultural fairs feature farmer's-market components. For more information and a full list of what's happening where, check out: www.gov.mb.ca


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