Farmers’ Market set-up and Vendor information

Quonset hut clean up; Vendor Applications & Permits Information and help available.

When: June 9th, 10am

Where: Lobelco Quonset Hut, 927 Highway 20

Entry: No cost to attend.

Spots: Everyone welcome!

Event details:

You can't have a Farmers' Market without farmers....or market gardeners....or donations from those of you who plant too much. The Bella Coola Farmers' Market is always seeking more produce vendors!

Do you want to sell food at this year's Farmers' Market?

• Help us clean up the Quonset Hut a week before the Market opens

• Find out more about selling food at the farmers' market

• Find out what permits you may need to sell food, if any. Check out these resources on which foods need permits and how to prepare food on site.

• Fill out the vendor application form

• Get help filling out forms

Have you considered getting your own table or using the Community Table to sell extras from your garden?

• As you plan your garden, here are the types of local produce the community is looking for: spinach, Carrots, Peppers, Squash, Hot Peppers, Herbs of all sorts, Greens including Arugula and mixed baby greens, Cabbage, Broccoli, Onions, Garlic, Strawberries, Snow peas, corn, celery, Pea shoots, microgreens, green onions and beets.

• Results from last year's survey showed that customers would like to buy more local produce & eggs, homemade bread, sweet & savoury baking, jams & jellies, Ready-to-Eat foods like sandwiches and pizza, dried fruit, herbs & herbal remedies, jewelry, wood crafts, and pottery.

Keep an eye on facebook posts for additional details.