Every market season is a little different from the last.
Some vendors come back. Some take a break. Some move on to other things — bigger markets, different seasons, new chapters. And some people show up for the first time, nervous and excited, with a tent and a table and something they made and a hope that someone will want it.
That turnover is not a weakness. It is how a market stays alive. A farmers market that never changes is not reflecting its community. It is just a photograph of one moment — and moments pass.
We are heading into the 2026 season and we are thinking about both kinds of people right now. The ones who have been here before. And the ones who have not yet.
To the vendors who were here last season
Thank you for being part of what made the market what it was. Whether you are planning to return, still deciding, or moving in a different direction — your presence mattered. The people who came every Sunday to find your table, buy your eggs, your jam, your bread, your jewellery — they noticed. They will ask about you.
If you are thinking about coming back, we would love to hear from you. If something about last season did not work and you want to talk it through, we are open to that conversation. The market is a community organization and that means the people in it get to shape what it becomes.
To the vendors who have never been here
The 2026 season is a real opportunity. Our fees are low. Our community is loyal. Our market team is small and genuine and genuinely glad to help you figure out whether this is the right fit. You do not need to have everything sorted before you apply. You just need to make or grow something and want to share it with your neighbours.
We have had vendors who started with a single product and a borrowed tent and built something real over a few seasons. We have had vendors who came for one summer and used what they learned to go somewhere else — and that is a good outcome too. The market is a starting point for a lot of people, and we are proud of that.
Why May 3 matters
The Pre-Season Community Gathering on May 3 is not a formal information session. It is a chance to come and see who runs this market, ask the questions you have been sitting with, and get a feel for whether this is a place you want to be.
Old vendors, new vendors, curious people who are not sure yet — all of you are welcome. Come as you are. No commitment required.
Sunday, May 3, 2026 — 1:00 to 3:00 pm Emmanuel Church Parish Hall 322 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield The hall is behind the church.
Register above or find out more at spryfieldmarket.ca/get-involved.
We will be there. We hope you will be too.