Market Notes

Thank you everyone that came on our first day!  Wow, the line up indicated you were all missing us. Much gratitude to your patience and support for our vendors. We did our best to keep the line flowing – though this is wholly dependent on customers getting in/out quickly i.e. shopping alone, have a plan, minimize browsing.  In doing so, it’s considerate to others waiting in line in to shop!

See you on Tuesdays!  Please give yourself time for the line #LineUpForLocal. Yep, it’s our new normal…

• Shop Alone, not in groups!
• It’s a one way flow – Enter Crawford, Exit Dundas
• Cover up nose and mouth
• Stay 6ft apart from others, do not crowd vendor
• Have a plan for swift shop in/out – others are waiting!
• No eating/sampling in market.
• No pets or bicycles.

FARMERS MARKET VOLUNTEER CALL OUT!

July 17th, 2020 UPDATE: looking for volunteers for Sept. & Oct. only.

We will be needing dedicated and conscientious volunteers for the season. Business will NOT be as usual.

Below is a brief outline of what Volunteers that apply must be prepare to do and be comfortable with.  A complete and detailed protocols will be drafted once we get word.

– following pandemic protocols (distancing, masks, hand sanitizing etc.)

– be a team player and follow accurate directive from manager of the plan.

– approach/talk to people to explain protocols of market, give directions to them.

– monitoring & regulating entrance/exit/No-Go-Zones and line ups.

– be conscientious and courteous at all times.

If you would like to be a part of the 2020 Pandemic TBFM Volunteer team, click here for form and some more info.

Stay tuned – it’s a moving target and we’re all trying to keep up.

Below are official Government links as trusted sources:

City of Toronto

Province of Ontario

Government of Canada

Congratulations to Henri, the winner of our October and final basket draw of the season. He literally needed a third hand to hold all his loot for the photo.  We hope that he enjoys the bounty.  Thank you to all our vendors that donate their product towards the basket. It’s so much fun!  note: the monthly basket draw only takes place August, September and October of the season.

Congratulations David!  The winner of our September basket draw.  He’s been a hardcore market shopper for years, meaning nothing stopped him from coming during the deluge to pick up his bounty.  Good thing he had the kids wagon to haul it all home.  Enjoy!

One last basket draw remains of the season.  Spend $20 or more at a vendor(s) and you are eligible.  Enter each week. Take that orange entry slip, put your email on the back and put in the ‘entry box’ at the organizers tent.  By entering the draw winner agrees to pick up basket  Oct.29th at a pre-arranged time.  Must be accepted as presented.

It’s the time of season when it’s an abundance of  food on our farmers tables and being produced by our food artisans.  It’s definately tomato time, get them while you can – and do some canning or sauce making with them. Fruit is still on, so buy lots and freeze lots to enjoy during the off-growing season.  Flowers, well we hope that they can continue till early October – cross our fingers for good weather for everything!  Don’t forget to enter the monthly basket draw if you spend over $20 at market!