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Day Market, Market under the Stars, and Cinema under the Stars
Some of you might not know this: Regina Farmers’ Market and Regina Downtown BID share office space. There was buzz in the office today…all 14 people there were busy getting ready for the biggest collaborative event we have ever done together! First, Regular Plaza Market from 9am to...
Market under the Stars Celebrity Pie Eating Contest Rules!
Look at that 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...
RFM Launches Weekly Kids' Club!
At Regina Farmers’ Market we work hard to provide a wholesome, family friendly atmosphere. We appreciate you have a busy work week, some of you run a two income household and you want something appropriate for your kids to do. Many parents find they enjoy the one on one shopping experience at...
Celebrity Perogy Eating Contest Rules!
First allow me to thank so many people for their interest in the Perogy Eating Contest. We have people famous in Regina Media circles, politicos, Regina Downtown reps, Foodie Reporters, and even yes a Miss Canada winner! Something about an eating contest brings out the vicious competitive spirit...
2014 Market under the Stars Media Release!
Market under the Stars awesomeness starts June 25th, 2014! Check out our Market under the Stars Media Release here. We'llhave Prairie Sun Brewery, Living Sky Winery, and Last Mountain Distillery in the Tasting booth from 5pm to 9pm. Salt, Yorkton Bakers, Prairie Dawg, Beak's Chicken, and Mr....
First 2014 Market under the Stars coming Wednesday, June 25th, 2014!
Many people have been asking when are the Market under the Stars dates? Well we have the first one coming up soon! Market under the Stars is a Night Market where you buy local from our Regina Farmers’ Market vendors, a Tasting Event with local restaurants, food trucks, Living Sky Winery,...
Street Beets May 24th, 2014: Fairs, Fighting, and New Vendors!
Big news, big article of course. So let’s get started! We will be open until 4pm in partnership with UFC. We will be sharing the Plaza with UFC tomorrow (http://www.leaderpost.com/touch/story.html?id=9841258)! They started their set up on Thursday night. There are many interactive displays....
Market Butter Chicken: Global TV Focus Saskatchewan Interview
I had the honour of having Raquel Fletcher from Global TV's Focus Saskatchewan come to my house to talk to me about the importance of choosing local while I cooked Butter Chicken. They should have video of the program at http://globalnews.ca/regina/program/focus-saskatchewan in the next couple...
You can help us! 2014 Plaza Markets Poster.
We are looking for Wednesday volunteers for our RFM Information Booth. You would help put up our info tent and table, dispense information to the public, and help them locate vendors on our map. People person, sunny disposition and ready to have fun? E-mail us...
2014 Regina Farmers' Market Map
The Regina Farmers' Market will be having an Information Booth where you can find out where the vendors are located. You can also print out this Plaza Market Map for yourself before you go to Market! It is an impressive map! We will be the largest Saskatchewan Market, with the biggest selection...
2014 Regina Farmers' Market Media Release!
Hello Everyone! Check out our Media Release here! Find out our plans for this year. ...
How Regina Sees the RFM: The Open: design collaborative Discussion
Last year was a winning year for the RFM. We won 2013 Regina’s Best Public Event, attracted thousands, successfully conducted our first evening Markets with Market under the Stars, added a new location at University of Regina, opened up a twitter account, added several food trucks with high...
Announcement: Important Information for this Week's Markets!
Hello there everyone! I have a couple of announcements to make about Indoor Markets. The Thursday, March 20th University of Regina Market will be closed. We will reopen on Thursday, March 27th, 10am to 2pm at the Reseach & Innovation Center Atrium. The Saturday, March 22nd Cathedral...
Street Beets March 14th, 2014: Pi Day, Announcements & Market Meals!
Special Announcements: University Market on March 20th is closed for another booking. We will reopen on Thursday, March 27th, 10 to 2. Cathdral Market times are 10 to 2 on Saturdays, with the exception of March 22nd which will be 9 to 1. I was up at 5am this morning, working, as today...
Markets in Cathedral Are Back! Media Release
It is finally here! Saturday Cathedral Markets are back! Here is the Media Release. Held at 2900 13th Avenue at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Center. New times for these indoor Markets will be 10am to 2pm. We figured out that you people like to sleep in on Saturdays. We'll be polling the vendors...
2014 Spring Market Information
Just a quck reminder to everyone about 2014 Spring Market dates! We miss you all but we are on a short hiatus to prepare for another busy year. Never fear, Markets will be starting soon. Please see posters below for more infomation for both the Cathedral and University of Regina...
Looking for an awesome job? Come work for us!
We are looking for a Receptionist to work for Regina Farmers' Market and our Partner Regina Downtown Business Improvement District. If you are an engaging person with love for Regina's Downtown and local food this is the job for you! Basic knowledge of Office programs and organizational...
Thank you...quite simply thank you!
Yesterday I dropped off a card filled with money and a gift card from my family to a teenage girl. We found her on twitter through the North Central Community Association. She was so thankful that she burst into tears. What girl from a poor family ever has that much money to spend? I talked to...
A Fresh New Website and Last Market of 2013!
This is so exciting! Here is our new website! The Assistant Manager, squareflo.com, and I worked many hours to get this website just right. I wanted a cleaner, image oriented, mobile friendly, easy to navigate website that was social media ready. We still have a few things left to do. In...
RFM Media Release: Two Winter Markets a week during 2013 Winter!
The outdoor season on the Plaza is over! Just in time too as there was snow within two days! Now it is time for a nice warm indoor space. But wait....what is this? The Market is running two locations during the winter? Yes!!!. Here's the details: University of Regina Thursdays, 9...
2013 Winter Indoor Market Dates!
Hello everyone! There seems to be some confusion despite advertising. Everyone seems to think we are having our last Market today! Our last Outdoor Market will be October 19th on City Square Plaza. There are still three Markets to go outside. I hope it doesn't snow. Please ignore the dates at...
Street Beets September 28th, 2013: Too much to talk about? Yes!
Did we ever make a good call on cancelling the September 26th Market under the Stars! It was a strange rain too; misty, windy, and much of the day. We look forward to better weather on October 3rd for the next Market under the Stars. I am looking forward to this last one. We might just...
Market under the Stars : Thursday, October 3rd on City Square Plaza!
We postponed Market until Thursday due to bad weather last week. It'll be cool out, but be prepared for the warmth of our vendor's smile and hot food!. It’s free! You can print it! And plaster every available bit of wall space you can find! This will be our third and final Night Market of...
Seasons of RFM
When RFM wakes from the winter break and the outdoor markets begin, one might expect to find greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers, green leafy lettuce and spicy radishes. Soon after, piles of tender new potatoes and aromatic dill can be found on market tables. Summer has reached its peak...