Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market is independently run by seasonal part-time community volunteers. It is of modest size, prioritizes local agriculture and includes a limited amount of food artisans (who work with local ingredients). It’s about slow food not fast, minding our footprint and being respectful to our local residents who have always been supportive. Our beautiful park location has a vendor capacity with our city permit which sustains our presence in the park/neighbourhood.
The vendor interest form is the first mode of contact for tracking and knowing who’s out there. Due to volume and resources only vendors that fit within our mandate MAY receive a response to simply gather further information beyond the form – this does not necessarily indicate space availability or invitation to participate. Responses are limited. There is no waiting list. Direct messages (DMs) on social media platforms are not monitored.
Vendor Participation at Trinity is by invitation season to season. Prior to each season market management will extend an invitation to returning vendors. IF space availability allows potential new vendors. All participating vendors have been vetted, gone through the application process for approval and sign an agreement. Vendors cannot participate without going through this process. There is no subletting or sharing of stalls.
NOT CONSIDERED: products that use synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, contain GMO’s, re-sellers/peddlers, or purchase at the Food Terminal (which is a hub for Ontario produce, but TBFM is about buying directly from the farmer/producer), imported goods, craft and skincare products, nutritional supplements, service providers, product representatives and pet food. No sample promotional giveaways of any kind or flyers either handed out or left on tables.
Check out Farmers Markets Ontario for province wide list of farmers’ market that are members of FMO. For GTA farmers markets (farmer priority) and other markets (includes craft, flea, cloths, vintage, prepared foods and farmers) check out MarketCityTO
Equity in farmers’ markets’ matter. Please reach out via the online form and let us know who you are. Unfortunately there is no guarantee we can accommodate but we are happy to have a conversation to help with navigating/connecting you to other farmers’ markets to help find a good fit – we are all run differently and independently from each other. We welcome making new connections that go towards build healthy relationships and it’s great to know who’s out there!
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