saskatoon berries
This Week at the RFM (Wed July 17, Thurs July 18 & Sat July 20)
This week you can find us on City Square Plaza on Wednesday, July 17 and Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 1 pm. PLUS, visit us at Summer Evening Market on Thursday, July 18, from 4 to 9 pm (and EVERY Thursday evening until the end of August)! What's in season RIGHT NOW (and where can I...
This Week at the RFM (Wed July 3, Thurs July & Sat July 6)
Starting this week, join us at the Regina Farmers' Market this week three times each week! As usual, find us on City Square Plaza on Wednesday, July 3 and Saturday, July 6 from 9 am to 1 pm. PLUS, Summer Evening Markets start THIS Thursday, July 4 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm! Farmers’ Markets take...
July 30 Map & Mead!
RFM is excited to announce that we'll now be offering MEAD, starting tomorrow! Prairie Bee Meadery (operated by family owned business, Grandpa's Garden) is the latest to join the list of our fine beverage crafters (Last Mountain Distillery, Living Sky Winery, Over the Hill Orchards, and Black...
July 27 Map & Berries
It's time to say goodbye to the saskatoon berry. The season is coming to an end for what is arguably our most popular product. Loon Creek Saskatoons will have 100 buckets of fresh saskatoons tomorrow, but that's just about it. From Loon Creek and other vendors, we may still get one or two...
July 16 Map & HUGE Market!
85 vendors will be in attendance tomorrow! July and August are the months when RFM has the most variety to offer. Vegetable and fruit producers have full tables with more coming each week. Bakers are using summer berries in fresh baked goods. Meat producers have your backyard barbecues covered....
July 6 Map & Saskatoon Berries!
The berries that Saskatchewanians wait so impatiently for are finally here, and they're early! Heliotrope Organic Farm was the first to bring them to market (this past Saturday) and they’ll have more tomorrow. Because saskatoons are ready and other berries aren't far behind, Country Breeze Farms...
July 2 Map & Cherries!
I’ve been asked the same two questions repeatedly for the last 2 weeks, the first, “when will there be saskatoon berries?” and the second, “when will the fruit truck be here?” As for the berries, I can tell you that Rocky Acres Orchard will have some on July 9. In response to the second question,...
40 Years of RFM; 40 Best Customers - #11
In celebration of the RFM’s 40th Anniversary, we’re giving our vendors the opportunity to nominate and reward Best Customers. This allows our vendors to show appreciation for special customers that have supported them on their endeavours. Not every day is an amazing day at the Market, but...
Street Beets Nov. 21, 2015: Kids' Club with RDBID, Herbs, Lentils, & Market Map
Did you miss out on the collaborative mural with Regina Downtown BID (RDBID) last Saturday? Don't worry - RDBID is back for this week's RFM Kids' Club! Kids can add to the mural as well as make a paper reindeer to take home. Big kids are welcome, too, because apparently "adult colouring" is a...
Street Beets Sept. 23, 2015: Market Map, Dragonscale & The Very Berry Bun Company
You're looking at 630 stainless steel rings and 130 titanium scales, a.k.a. a dragonscale choker. Jennifer, from Metal Majesty, spent 5 hours meticulously interlocking said 760 pieces. She also torched the scales to give them an iridescent quality. What's the purpose of scales, anyway; do...
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...
Summer is ending, but RFM isn't!
Summer is visibly fading, and the busiest days of the market are over. With Autumn, however, comes another harvest and a wave of fresh Fall produce. The loyalty of our customers is indisputable, but they do tend to forget that RFM still exists after the new school season begins. Be assured that...
August 29th, 2013 Market under the Stars News: Celebrity Pie Eating Contest
We have Celebrities in Regina? Well yes we do! Let me tell you, they are an excited and community engaged bunch of people too. Personally I think you would have to drag me kicking and screaming to do a pie eating contest. Every single one of these contestants practically begged me to part of...
Market under the Stars #2: Bigger and better!
Yes, it is TRUE! You spoke and we listened! Thank you so much for your many e-mails and messages of support for this new, wonderful event: Market under the Stars! Our Marketing Committee met and with the Board of Director's approval we have decided on two more Thursday night dates this year....
Street Beets August 10th, 2013: Open until noon only, and a letter from a customer
Good Morning Market fans! Today we will be open from 9 to 12 noon to make way for the Regina Folk Fest Art Market! Some vendors will be open until 1 pm on 1900 Block Scarth Street with vegetables, food trucks, specialty items, and fruit. Come out and see us on City Square Plaza! I received...
July 25th Market under the Stars Poster
Market under the Stars is coming soon! July 25th, 2013 on City Square Plaza, 4pm to 9pm. Taste the best food in...
July 25th Market under the Stars Media Release
Market under the Stars is a new and exciting event by Regina Farmers' Market. Have you ever wondered what our carrots, bread, wine, or vodka taste like? Here is your chance to find out! Thursday, July 25th, 2013 4 pm to 9pm on City Square Plaza, come to Market under the Stars. Please read our...
Street Beet June 1st, 2013: New vendors, food trucks, and BIG Markets!
Hello everyone! It's been a long time since I posted. It has been busy. We have a new Application committee that met with wonderful future vendors for our Market, we have been working on new branding, launched a twitter account @MarketRegina, and just generally been working! So let's get to...
Street Beets May 4th, 2013: Here we go to City Square Plaza today!
Wow, take a look at all these vendors! The amazing part is that there are some shared spots in there, Wednesday attenders and Saturday attenders. This is the map of what would happen if everyone showed up at the Market. We will top 100 vendor usages this year. New this year are Mobile Food...
Big Time Changes! Market Opens Saturday, May 4th!
This will be the new opening time for the Market at City Square starting on Saturday, May 4th. We noticed you were hanging around waiting for the Market to open, impatient to make wonderful local purchases. We thought it might be easier for the office workers to get their goodies before work....
2013 Summer Posters: Packets of goodness for you!
Markets are heading outdoors on Saturday May 4th. As the tent for Saskatchewan Fashion Week is up for a couple of weeks we will mostly be located on 1900 Block Scarth Street. BIG NEWS: We have changed our times to 9am to 1pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays. I know, I know! I couldn't resist. I...
Street Beets April 20th, 2013: Canadian Award Winners!
NEW PRODUCT ALERT! I am so excited to share the news that mini cheesecakes have arrived at Market! The Cookie Lady did wonderful ones for my wedding last year, so I had to encourage them to make it a product at the Market. Pictured above are the Cookies and Cream Cheesecake and...