Come experience the City of St. Catharines crowd-pleasing Farmers Market to find everything Niagara grows, bakes, and makes in our community! Learn about our diverse selection of vendors, what they offer and find out how to become a vendor. The Farmers Market plays host to special events and attractions throughout the year, such as the annual Music in the Square concert series, Market Discovery Table and Winter at the Market.
Festive Fun at the Market during December
Enjoy a wide array of holiday activities and treats at the Market in December.
Saturday, Dec. 21 is the final Festive Fun at the Market of the season! It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a crafting station, free hot apple cider and cookies, and Market giveaways. Don't forget to capture some holiday memories at the festive selfie booth.
Winter Warm-Up donation campaign
The St. Catharines Farmers Market vendors are seeking winter clothing donations in support of Westview Centre 4 Women to be placed on their donation tree at the Market.
DONATION TREE
The St. Catharines Farmers Market vendors have installed a donation tree to raise awareness of, and collect winter clothing donations for, the non-profit organization, Westview Centre 4 Women.
Donations of winter clothing (mittens, scarves, hats) for all genders will be gratefully accepted.
The Winter Warm-Up campaign donation tree will be up through Saturday, Dec. 28 and available for donation drop-offs during Market hours Thursday, Dec. 19, Saturday, Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 28. The market will be closed on Boxing Day, Thursday, Dec. 26.
A donation barrel is also onsite next to the tree for donations of gently used winter coats and jackets, as well as donation items that don't fit on the tree.
Thursday Farmers Market returns on Feb. 6
Thursday Farmers Market:
Finish your holiday shopping with even-more vendors on the last Thursday market of 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 19! The market will be closed on Boxing Day, Thursday, Dec. 26.
The market temporarily closes in January, and reopens on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
Location
The Farmers Market can be found at the corner of King Street and James Street
Market Square
91 King St.
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3H6
Open hours
The St. Catharines Farmers Market hours:
Year round: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
February through December: Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What we offer
Since the early 1860s, the market has been a vibrant scene that offers fresh foods and handmade items from the local area. Visitors enjoy connecting and learning from the local vendors who grow and produce the meats, fruits, veggies and baked goods. It's a thrilling farm-to-table experience you don't want to miss!
You can find all of Niagara's bounty at the market, including:
- Farm fresh produce
- Baked goods
- Pasture raised, hormone free meats including pork, chicken and beef
- Local honey and preserves
- Cured meats and cheeses
- Fresh cut flowers and plants
- One of a kind artisan products
To find what's in season, check out the Foodland Ontario Availability Guide.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not permitted inside the Farmers Market. This regulation is set by Provincial legislation and enforced by Public Health.
View our market vendors
Check out our list of market vendors and what they have to offer at the St. Catharines Farmers Market. Find out which vendors are MyPick Verified so you can be sure to get freshly picked products and support our local agriculture. Please note all other vendors are in attendance year-round on Saturday's unless otherwise indicated.
*Vendor is open May to October on Saturdays only unless otherwise indicated.
Farmers and Growers |
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Our farmer and grower vendors that are MyPick Verified include:
To learn more about the MyPick Verified farmer or grower, click on their MyPick links above.
Our other farmer and grower vendors include:
Occasional farmers and growers include:
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Prepared Foods |
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Our prepared food vendors include:
Occasional Food Vendors include:
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Bakers |
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View our list of baker vendors including:
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Artisans |
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Our local artisans at the market include:
Occasional Artisan Vendors:
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Beverages |
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If you're looking for beverages to quench your thirst, our beverage vendors include:
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Other |
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Other vendors that you can find at the market include:
Occasional Vendors: |