The outdoor season for the Prince George Farmers' Market comes into bloom on Saturday. It's a celebration day for the organization, as it sprawls out onto the street for the first time since the snows melted. There's a little extra spring in their seasonal step this year.
"There will be many great vendors set up on Quebec Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue to sell their awesome local products," said market manager Jody Holmes. "The Barefoot Fridays band is scheduled to perform live from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to help us kick-start the 25th Anniversary of the Prince George Farmers' Market."
For the winter season, and ongoing through the summer, the market operates out of the building on the northwest corner of their street (1310 Third Ave.), with some vendors also set up kittie-corner at Hubspace on the southeast corner.
When the weather warms enough to enjoy the great downtown outdoors as well, the number and variety of vendors sprouts until the onset of winter sends everyone back indoors in October.
The outside market weekends are a sure sign of summer.
Holmes said it was not too late for producers to get in on the merchant action.
"If you are a local farmer, artisan, or crafts-person who is interested in selling your products at the Farmers' Market please feel free to contact me to discuss vending at the market," he said.
"The P.G. Farmers' Market Association is proud to support local farmers, artisans, and craftspeople by providing them a place to sell their goods and connect with local residents of the P.G. community," Holmes added.
"The Farmers' Market is leading the way in the critical work of supporting the local economy in Prince George and is always working hard to encourage local residents to check out the market and become regular customers so they can help support local businesses simply by purchasing amazing products."
To make contact with Holmes, email [email protected] or call 778-281-0144.
The PGFM opens for business every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and stays open until 2 p.m.
