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Street Beets August 12th, 2015: Trudeau, Map and Market Under the Stars Contest WINNER!
Regina Farmers' Market will be host to a special visitor tomorrow, Justin Trudeau! We're incredibly honoured to be on his list of places to visit, and we can't wait to show off the best of our market! Feel free to attend the media scrum on the Plaza at 9:30 am if you wish to witness Trudeau...
Location Change during Regina Folk Festival, August 8th, 2015
This Saturday, August 8th, 2015 is going to be an exciting time in downtown Regina; both RFM and Regina Folk Festival will be happening at the same time! Please be aware that we will NOT be on the Plaza this Saturday. Instead, the Plaza will be home to the Regina Folk Festival Arts Market....
Street Beets August 8th, 2015: Squash Blossoms, Corn and Map during Folk Fest
Squash Blossoms. Such a delicacy, with such a short season. Have you ever had them? If not, they taste like a gentler version of zucchini or squash. They can be stuffed with soft cheese, battered and fried, pickled, or chopped and added to recipes. Hosting a dinner party? There's no better way...
Market Under the Stars August 13th, 2015 Contest!
YOU CAN WIN these 12 tickets worth $40.00 for the most excellent event in the city, Market Under the Stars, on August 13th, 2015! All you have to do is like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, and then share this post about Market Under the Stars. You must be 19 or older to win. The...
Street Beets August 4th, 2015: Coneheads, Garlic, Map, and Where is Ada??
Coneheads It's Martha the Conehead! Just kidding, it's just Martha. Belle Plaine Colony grows this conical cabbage called Caraflex, sometimes referred to as "Conehead Cabbage". It's sweeter and more tender than other varieties, and is great for making sauerkraut or kimchi. The leaves grow...
Street Beets July 31st, 2015: Peppers, People and REACH Contest!
These are really large jalapeño peppers from Rocky Acres Orchard. Notice the glossy and smooth skins. They are just beautiful! Jalapeños are a medium-sized chili pepper pod type cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum. It is of mild to medium pungency, 2,500 and 10,000 Scoville units in general....
July 30th Market under the Stars Map: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
Here is just a sampling of some of the gorgeous tastes of food you can get. These are no grocery store samples! They are generous. At 4pm you can get your Tasting Tickets at the RFM Ticket Boothlocated at the center of the Plaza. For $20 you get 6 Tasting Tickets you can use for food or...
Street Beets July 28th, 2015: Monster Tomato, Map, & Market under the Stars Contest Winner!
Monster tomato on the Plaza! Rick from Heliotrope Farms was telling me he has an incredible crop of tomatoes this year. He brought almost 400 lbs of heirloom tomatoes to the Market on Saturday! This big one was way huger than my hand. It had to be more than 6". It was so big in fact, that I...
2015 Celebrity Poutine Eating Contest News & Rules!
That is some serious poutine goodness! The Celebrity Poutine Eating Contest had it's first contest last year. A French canadian actually won it. We are looking forward to this year. I heard there might be some Roughriding contestants this time! Contest will start at 6pm on the center Plaza...
Street Beets July 24th, 2015: Map and Reminder
Hello everyone, just a quick Blog Post today! I had meetings and running around to do, my apologies! First an important reminder that Market under the Stars is NOT every Thursday! It is lots of work behind the scenes to run one and also regular Markets at the same time. Instead the next three...
Market under the Stars July 30th, 2015 Contest!
Do you want to win this set of two tickets worth $40.00 for the most excellent event in the city, Market under the Stars? All you have to do is ensure you like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, and then share the post about Market under the Stars. You must be 19 or older to win. You'll...
Street Beets July 21st, 2015: Cherry Trees, Cold Brew Coffee, and Vendor Map!
I love 331/3 Roasted Coffee cold brewed coffee for my Market pick me up! Eric brews this coffee cold for 24 hours. Cold water is poured over the grounds (which of course, are from carefully selected and hand roasted beans), and left chilled for 24 hours. The brew is a great mid strength...
Street Beets July 17th, 2015: I Love Regina Day, Salayview Eggs, and Map!
Every day is I Love Regina Day for me. You can't work at the Regina Farmers' Market and not see how great this city is! The people are warm, smart, and lots of fun. We have City officials that support great events like ours by building a space we can all enjoy. We live in the city with the...
Market under the Stars Media Release and Event Map!
The perfect night out is about to happen! Market under the Stars is back! This is so exciting. It is our third year to do them, and every time they get better and better. If you are interested in what I said to the Media, check out the Media Release here. There is a great description in...
Street Beet July 14, 2015: Roasted Nuts, Protein Pizzas, and Zuchinnis
So, Lincoln Gardens is now in for the rest of the summer! This is just the tip of the iceberg of the gorgeous zucchinis they had for sale the last Market. These are yellow and dark purple. They had striped Italian zucchini too. There are slight variances in flavour and texture with...
2015 Celebrity Pie Eating Contest Rules and List of Contestants
Look at the awesome pie goodness! The Celebrity Pie Eating Contest began as part of the Saskatoon Pie Festival in 2012. The winner was Vance Lester of Living Sky Winery, a vendor at the Market. The 2013 winner was Leasa Gibbons, Regina Downtown BID Marketing and Communications Manager. Leasa...
Street Beets July 10th, 2015: Marketus Giganticus, Who Is Back, and New Products
To the left are Rocky Acres Orchards Saskatoon Berries. Did you know the actual name for these Canadian icons are Service Berries? Many people don't know this but they are a cousin of apples. With a sweet, nutty taste, the fruits have long been eaten by Canada's First Nation people, fresh or...
Top Customer Racelle Kooy: 40th Anniversary Celebration
Dorothy from Ponderosa Alpacas nominated Racelle Kooy as her Top Customer for our 40th Anniversary Celebration. I sat down with her last week to find out why she is an awesome customer. Racelle has lived in Regina since July 2012. She said she found out about the Market as soon as she moved...
Street Beets July 7th, 2015: What do Flowers and Juice have in common?
These are Rainier Cherries from Kim's BC Fruit Truck. We have a long standing agreement with the City to rent space to this 25 year vendor. Kim and Harry own an orchard in Oliver, BC! They provide fruits we can't grow in Saskatchewan. These Rainier Cherries are sweet and firm. Great...
Street Beets July 4th, 2015: Fruit, Contests, and Produce!
Gorgeous hothouse tomatoes from Belle Plaine Garden! They are as big as my hand! I was using these for tomato sandwiches with mayo, salt & pepper. Belle Plaine Colony is situated close to Moose Jaw with sandy soil. They have been a part of the Market for almost twenty years. Something I have...
Market under the Stars Contest and News!
Do you want to win this set of two tickets worth $40.00 for the coolest event in the city, Market under the Stars? All you have to do is ensure you like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, and then share the post about Market under the Stars. You must be 19 or older to win. You'll be...
Top Customer Robin Swales: 40th Anniversary Celebration
When James Holtom from Salayview Farm nominated the English fellow, Robin, as his Top Customer, I knew exactly who he was talking about! Robin is a customer I have greeted many times on the street, directed to his favourite vendors, and also had long conversations with. James says he always...
Canada Day, BC Fruit, and Market Map!
I know there are many of you that can't make it out to a Wednesday Market. Maybe you work too far away or parking is full. As most of the Downtown Workers are off that day there will be plenty of parking tomorrow. Hours will be 9am to 1pm as usual, Wednesday July 1st, 2015 on the Plaza at...
Street Beets June 26th, 2015: Heliotrope Organic Produce and a Dynamite Market!
Beautiful products are coming in from Heliotrope Organic Farms! Pictured here are Cucumbers, Mint, Romaine Lettuce, and Red Leaf Butter Lettuce. Rick and Hayley have been part of the Market for 10 years. They run an organic farm in the Craven/Lumsden area. Heliotrope is a particular favourite...
Street Beets June 23rd, 2015: S & S Flowers, Food Trucks, and Vendor Map
A splash of yellow at the Plaza Markets! Sharon talks to customers at her S&S Flowers booth full of beautiful perennials and annuals! These are Lilium Asiatic "Petite Brigette" Lily. There are so many high quality flowers to choose from! Sharon can help you learn how to take care of your...