Williams Lake Farmers' Market

Spring planning time!

The Farmers’ Market AGM is where we take a look at the previous season, discuss the logistics of the coming season, and formally update our membership, operating and financial plans.

Everybody is welcome, and voting members are able to give input on Market Association discussions & decisions.

Members, keep an eye on your email inboxes over the next few weeks for more info on Committee Member nomination procedures and draft motions to be discussed and voted on at the AGM.

2025 Vendor Application packages will be available a few days after the AGM.

In 2024:
Fridays, May 10 till October 11
9 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Tuesdays, June 11 till September 24
2 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Email:
wlfm.manager@gmail.com
Phone:
250-297-6553
Please leave a message if no one answers

Head on over to the JOIN US page to view and download 2023 Vendor Applications.

Spring planning time!

The Farmers’ Market AGM is where we take a look at the previous season, discuss the logistics of the coming season, and update our membership, operating and financial plans. Everybody is welcome, and voting members are able to give input on Market Association discussions & decisions.

2023 Vendor Application packages will be available a few days after the AGM.

To help with projected attendee numbers in planning the venue set-up, please let us know if you are planning to attend:

wlfm.manager@gmail.com / 250-297-6553

Starting with a variety of pieces of domestic and exotic woods, Allan Stafford of Williams Lake, B.C. uses a wood lathe to reveal the vast array of grains and patterns hidden within.

Allan’s range of items is constantly expanding – from pens of all kinds to kitchen utensils and personal items. He has recently branched out into utilizing marbled acrylic turnings to create durable and waterproof handles for some of his kitchen items prone to frequent washing.

An architectural draftsman by trade, Allan has turned his hobby of woodworking into a successful side business, combining practicality and artistic creativity. As you might notice when visiting him at his booth, and from the name of his business, Allan uses a wheelchair to aid with his mobility, and started using a wood lathe during high school shop class as it was a way to participate in woodworking which did not require much standing and walking.

You will find Allan at every Friday and Tuesday Williams Lake Farmers’ Market, May till mid-October. He is always pleased to undertake custom orders.

Phone: 250-267-9660

Email: wheelchairwoodturnings@gmail.com

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Market Season Starter!

The 2021 Farmers’ Market Season kicks off with a special SEEDY SATURDAY EARLYBIRD FARMERS’ MARKET on Saturday, May 1st, 2021.

Please wear your face masks in the Market space, keep your hands nice and clean, and give others lots of room – remember to social distance so we can keep the Market open for everyone to enjoy!

We are pleased to announce that in collaboration with the Williams Lake Food Policy Council we will be holding a special SEEDY SATURDAY EARLYBIRD FARMERS’ MARKET on SATURDAY, MAY 1st, 2021.

The Market will return to its usual 9 AM till 2 PM FRIDAY schedule on Grand Opening Day, Friday, May 7, 2021.

The Market Committee has decided to roll out a rather different non-live/non-Zoom AGM format this year.

2020 members will be receiving AGM notices shortly, either via email or phone call/regular mail for those without online access. These will include notes on Agenda items, plus a call for Director nominations and and invitation to add New Business points not already on the Agenda.

On March 1 the full AGM package will be emailed/mailed/posted online, and members will have an opportunity to vote and contribute comments, either via email or phone conversation.

The AGM final report and 2021 Vendor Applications* will roll out on March 17th.For more info, please feel free to contact CDFMA Secretary/Market Manager Barb at wlfm.manager@gmail.com / 250-297-6553

*Please note: All BC Farmers’ Markets are currently restricted to “Food Only” vendors at this time, but we anticipate this restriction will be lifted at some point to allow for the full range of vendors.

We will be accepting applications from ALL types of vendors, in order to allow vendor participation to roll out as smoothly as possible in accordance with provincial Covid-19 developments.