Looking for fresh produce? Shop at a York Region farmers market
York Region is home to a number of farmers markets and on-farm markets serving up fresh produce, local honey and baked goods.

YorkRegion.com
June 1, 2017
Amanda Persico

With summer on the way, there’s plenty to look forward to: warm days, breezy nights and, of course, fresh produce.

York Region is a hotbed of farmers markets and on-farm markets where residents can find fresh and local fruit and vegetables.

But that’s not all.

The local farmers markets are also a great place to find garden plants and herbs, baked goodies, local eggs, natural honey and handmade crafts.

No farmers market is complete without live music and scrumptious food to try.

There are a number of year-round markets and on-farm markets featuring specialized produce, such as hard-to-find zucchini blossoms, rapini, radicchio and artichokes.

Vaughan is also home to one of the region’s only organic markets, featuring meats, plants, olive oil, vegetables, cheese and yogurt.

Local farmers markets and on farm markets:

Aurora:

• Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair:
  Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 28
  Town Park, 49 Wells St., Aurora

Bradford:

• Joe’s Market Place:
  Monday to Friday 8 .m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  20520 Hwy 11, Bradford,

East Gwillimbury:

• East Gwillimbury Farmers Market:
  Thursday, 2 to 7 p.m. until Oct. 5
  Market Square, in the Fieldgate Plaza located at the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Green Lane, East Gwillimbury

• Brooks Farms:
  Monday, Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  122 Ashworth Rd., Mount Albert, East Gwillimbury

Newmarket:

• Newmarket Farmers Market:
  Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 7
  Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket

Georgina:

• Georgina Farmers Market:
  Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 29
  The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd., Sutton, Georgina

Markham:

• Markham Village Farmers Market:
  Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 7
  132 Robinson St., Markham

• Stiver Mill Farmers Market:
  Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting June 25 to Oct. 7
  Stiver Mill, 9 Station Lane, Unionville

• 19th Avenue Farmers Market:
  Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  2931 19th Ave. Markham

• Reesor’s Farm Market:
  Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  10825 9th Line, Markham

 Richmond Hill:

• Richmond Hill Farmers Market:
  Sunday starting June 18 to Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Elgin Barrow Arena, 43 Church St., south, Richmond Hill

• Hillcrest Farmers Market:
  Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 29.
  Hillcrest Mall, 9350 Yonge St., Richmond Hill

Vaughan:

• York Farmers Market:
  Year-round, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  York Farmer’s Market, 7509 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Vaughan

• Village Market:
  Year-round, Saturday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Toronto Waldorf School, 9100 Bathurst Street, Vaugahn

• Woodbridge Village Farmers Market:
  Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting June 17 to Oct. 7
  Woodbridge Memorial Area, 5020 Hwy. 7, Vaughan

• Front Steps Farms:
  Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
  11490 Bathurst Street, Vaughan

King Township:

• Round the Bend Farms:
  Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  16225 Jane Street Kettleby, King Township

Whitchurch-Stouffville:

• Hulshof Farm Market:
  Everyday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  5538 Bloomington Rd., Whitchurch-Stouffville

• Strawberry Creek Farm:
  Starting mid-June to Oct. 31, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  17471 Woodbine Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville