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You can get your farmers’ market fix almost any day of the week in and around Toronto-Danforth and the East End during the summer.

Here’s a list to get you started (updated for the 2023 season).

Saturdays

Withrow Park Farmers’ Market

What? — A community-led market with a focus on sustainability, supporting local organic farmers and food producers since 2006.

When? — Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, June to mid-October

Where? — Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave.

Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market

What? — Established in 2007 in the transformed brick works, this well-known market operates outdoors from May to October and indoors from November to April. There are a wide variety of farmers, producers, and buskers offering local and seasonal food and entertainment. Evergreen also offers weekly food and fun at their Summer Wednesdays from June to August.

When? — Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, Year-round

Where? — Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave.
Don’t forget about the free shuttle bus service from Broadview Station.

Sundays

Leslieville Farmers’ Market

What? — A popular socially and environmentally responsible market offering a variety of food, drinks, and fun.

When? — Sundays, 9am to 2pm, May 14th to October 29th

Where? — Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave.

Deeply Rooted Farmers’ Market

What? — Toronto’s first and only Black & Indigenous farmers market

When? — Sundays, 9am to 2pm, May 29th to October 15th

Where? — Dieppe Park, 455 Cosburn Ave.

Tuesdays

East York Farmers’ Market

What? — An outdoor weekday market offering fresh produce and food.

When? — Tuesdays, 8am to 2pm, May 16th to the last Tuesday in October

Where? — East York Community Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave.

Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market

What? — A Riverdale Urban Farming Inc. project which endeavors to strengthen the relationship between local residents and those who produce, prepare, and promote local, sustainable food products.

When? — Tuesdays, 3pm to 7pm, May 16th to October

Where? — Riverdale Park West, 191 Winchester St.

Wednesdays

Courtyard Farmers’ Market

What? — Actually in our neighbouring riding, Beaches-East York, this market has local farmers and unique artisans and promotes community, fun, and wellness.

When? — Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, June 14th to October 11th

Where? — Fairmount Park, 1725 Gerrard St. E.

Thursdays

East Lynne Farmers’ Market

What? — Also in Beaches-East York, this market deserves a mention. It features fresh produce, food, craft beer, flowers, live music, and kids’ activities.

When? — Thursdays, 3pm to 7pm, June to October

Where? — East Lynne Park, 1949 Danforth Ave.

Underpass Park Farmers’ Market

What? — This Corktown market has a variety of vendors of produce, food, drinks, and flowers.

When? — Thursdays, 4pm to 7:30pm, May to October

Where? — Underpass Park, 29 Lower River St.

Have we missed one? Which one is your favourite? Let us know!

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