Our History

RFM Timeline History

1975: RFM's First Market

In 1975, Regina Farmers’ Market Co-operative (RFM) was incorporated, building on the success of a four-market pilot project in August 1974. The founding farmers incorporated the co-operative and held the first official Regina Farmers’ Market on August 9, 1975 at Regina’s Exhibition Grounds. Farmer-driven from the start, the inaugural Regina Farmers’ Market season was attended by 22 producers and took place over a short fall harvest season. Since then, the RFM has evolved to include a weekly event throughout all four Saskatchewan seasons with over 100 vendors selling a diverse range of Saskatchewan-made products.

RFM Locations

The Exhibition Grounds (1975-1981)
1800 Block Hamilton St (1982-1986)
The ViaRail parking lot (now Casino Regina) (1987-1994)
1900 Block Scarth St (1995-2009)
City Hall (2010-2011)
City Square Plaza (2011-present)
Horizon Station Park (2023)
Confederation Park (2024-present)
Kiswehap Park (2024-present)

More information about RFM's current schedule & locations, click here. 

2019: RFM Hosts Indoor Markets

In 2019 the RFM began a new milestone by hosting Indoor Markets at the Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre (445 - 14th Ave). In 2022, RFM relocated their indoor markets to the Co-operators Centre in the REAL District. On December 16, 2023, RFM hosted the largest indoor market in the organization's history. 

2024: RFM Moves Saturday Farmers' Markets to Confederation Park

In 2024, RFM relocated their Saturday farmers' markets from their longtime home on Pat Fiacco Plaza to Confederation Park in the REAL District, necessitated by ongoing construction in the downtown area. More information about the move can be found here.