Next week will be my last summer market of 2023!
Farmers and artisan markets are a lovely place to slow down, enjoy the day, and see what our beautiful city has to offer. Local and handmade, these places sing with the charm of all things ‘home’. We get a beautiful variety of goods, demonstrating the skilled hands of people, many of which have come from far and wide to end up staying here in Alberta. We’re so lucky to have these gatherings that bring us all together to support our growing communities.
Just recently I attended Crossroads Market and had the pleasure of meeting many local vendors, including some very delicious eateries. I’m so excited to have found Kirks Alpaca Farm, they raise their own alpacas and processes the wool themselves! I think I’ve found a new supplier! There are some wonderful handmade items and great opportunities to be found at markets.
If you’re looking to check out some local vendors yourself, Coming up next week is the Bridgeland-Riverside Farmers Market, Located at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Hall (917 Centre ave NE) on August 24th from 3:30-7:30 pm. The market turns 10 this year, and will be happening rain or shine! There will be local vendors selling fruit, veggies, eggs, baked goods, coffee, salsa, pickles and preserves, beer and cider, desserts, and more! And don’t miss out on the great activities, lawn games, face painting, and the Busker Hour at 3:30-4:30. On this particular Thursday you can also catch Carter Felker at 5:30pm, for the “Locally Grown” concert series – bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the show!
Once again I’ll be out there under my big white tent selling artwork and felted gifts. I’m looking forward to showing off my skills at the demonstration table of my stall – making felted flowers, rings, and trinket bowls. Perhaps you’re a collector, a fellow artist, or someone who has an eye for unique items, or If you have need of a one-of-a-kind gift for a special person, I might have just the thing!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Tangled Heather 