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Tuesdays from June 10 until October 7 (Market will be closed on July 1, 2025)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Find us nestled in the North West parking lot at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex at 1867 Valley Farm Road. The Pickering City Centre Farmers’ Market will continue it’s tradition of running a unique outdoor community market. Come out and enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, meats and more in the heart of our City Centre.

Albion Hills Farm - cured/smoked meats

Albion Hills Farm is a family based business located in Caledon, ON. They offer quality cured and smoked meats made with natural ingredients. Customers love their turkey pepperettes and turkey kielbasa.

Visit Albion Hills Farm online store

Forsythe Family Farm - fresh eggs, fruits, vegetables and cider

Forsythe Family Farm is a family owned fruit and vegetable farm open to the public. They are located in Greenbank just north east of Pickering. As a family run farm they believe it is important to stay connected to where your food comes from. Your food makes a journey from their farm to your fork.

NEW - Garlicious Ontario - garlic, maple syrup

After retiring from the corporate world in 2018, Estrellita decided to get her hands into garlic farming. She hasn’t looked back since! She is happy in her new “career” and is glad to be making her debut to our market bringing you high quality Ontario Garlic to you.

Maple Grove Orchards - fruits, vegetables, baked goods & maple syrup

Maple Grove Orchards is owned & operated by first generation fruit and vegetable growers that specializes in apples. Their first orchard was planted over 10 years ago and since then have expanded by growing a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables.

Sparrow Gardens - vegetables, herbs & flowers

Sparrow Gardens is a small-scale market garden in Markham, Ontario growing veggies & flowers with care for the community and environment. They grow simply, no chemicals, light tillage. They are humans working and interacting with the earth to bring you fresh tasty produce to enjoy.

Stapleton's Farm - fruits, vegetables, preserves & baked goods

Stapleton's Farm is located in Port Hope, ON. This is a family run business celebrating 30 years of growing vegetables. The Stapleton's work as a team to provide the best quality to its customers.

B.WOOD Coffee - coffee, tea, specialty drinks & pastries

BWOOD Coffee serves great tasting, locally sourced specialty coffee. From classic creamy lattes to unique pour overs, their mobile coffee bar offers a wide range of options and flavours for everyone.

Basoli Sauces - sauces and chutneys

Basoli Sauces instill the same love and kindness in everything they produce; from choosing the finest locally produced Organic Ingredients to taking the time to slow cook and prepare food in an authentic home-style way.

NEW - Bread on Wheels - fresh bread, samosa and baked goods

Bread on Wheels – is exactly that! Bread On Wheels stands as a subsidiary of Montmartre Bakery and is committed to sharing fresh baked bread & baked goods with you this market season.

British Baked Goods - meat pies, fruit pies, quiche

British baked goods has been in business since 1989. They are known for there authentic British meat pies and pastries. They have an assortment of gluten free products.

Cupcake Goodness - butter tarts, cupcakes, scones, donuts & apple fitters

Cupcake Goodness is a husband & wife team baking up a storm in the Durham Region. Baking in small batches and keeping things fresh for you!

NEW - Didi Grill - wraps, hot dogs, burgers, sausages

Didi Grill is a family run food vendor right here in Pickering. Happily serving residents with a delicious menu. Their mission is to send everyone home with a full belly. They Grill, You Chill.

Graziotto's Bee All/Pure Bliss - honey, freeze dried food

Rachel has been beekeeping for nine year and has loved every minute of it. She has a small apiary and is thrilled to be offering unpasteurized honey to our market visitors.

Munchies Gourmet KettleCorn - popcorn

Munchies is proud to pop exclusively with Ontario grown popping corn which is GMO Free and Certified Organic. Only the finest ingredients are used, making the best tasting products available.

Visit Munchies Gourmet KettleCorn

NEW - Olive That! - olive oils, vinegars
(Attending June 10, 17, 24, Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 only)

Pop by the market and visit Naz the owner of Olive That! Her gourmet Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars are a must try in your household. They will not disappoint.

NEW Peshy’s - beef, veggie, lamb patties, and baked goods

Please pop by and introduce yourself to Tisha. She is the founder and head pastery chef of Peshy’s a bakery making handcrafted nut free pasteries that blend classic French techniques with bold tropical flavours. Peshy was her mother’s nickname and is a tribute to her! They celebrate tradition, honour heritage and invite you to join in their journey.

Portobello Road / With Grace Marketplace - frozen sourdough pizza & frozen meals, non-alcohol beverages

Portobello Road is a restaurant in downtown Whitby with a focus on community, sustainability & culinary excellence.

With Grace Marketplace is Durham Region’s first alcohol-free bottle shop. Located in Pickering’s waterfront Nautical Villag, the shop offers a curated selection of non-alcoholic beer, dealcoholized wine, zero-proof spirits, functional adaptogens and plant-based pairings which are all carefully curated to support a more mindful way of living.

NEW - Pouret Teas Inc - caffeine-free herbal teas

Pouret Tea is a tea company based in Pickering. They curate & sell caffeine-free herbal teas in biodegradable tea bags and also offer a loose leaf option. Their teas contain no additives & can be consumed by all. Teac are handcrafted and proudly made in Pickering, Ontario, Canada.

NEW - Tachiqui - frozen empanadas

Nash is a first Canadian-born in his family. His grandmother’s cooking kept him connected to his Argentinian culture. His company Tachiqui was created in October of 2022. His empanadas are the talk of Pickering!

The Joy of Harvest - jams and preserves

The Joy of Harvest is a family-owned business featuring homemade quality condiments and jams. Their most popular item is the red pepper jelly. Available for purchase: homemade condiments and jams in a variety of flavours

Artisan Vendors

Ana's Fizz +

Stop by the market to meet Anne. She is a local Pickering artisan soap maker. Making soap, bath bombs, lip balms, body butters, lotions, bath salts, shower steamers along with body scrubs.

Betty Lou's Country Crafts

Betty Lou's country crafts specializing in handmade gifts for your home & family.

Available for purchase: handmade masks for adults and children, aprons, adult & kids bibs, kitchen towels, microwave mitts & bowls, baby gift sets, baby bonnets, tea cozies, dish cloths.

Call 905.441.5892 or email Betty at bettythompson1@yahoo.com to place an order.

Lago of All - clothing and accessories

Lago of All is a supplier and maker of African Textiles and accessories, all African inspired.

Available for purchase: pants, skirts, dresses, dashikis, lace mumu and bubus, washable masks, head ties , scrunches, bags, bracelets, cassava powder, yam powder and shea butter hand cream

Call 905.420.2655 or e-mail lagoofall@hotmail.com to place your order.

Rouge River Crafts & Candles

Rouge River crafts and candles create one of a kind mittens & accessories made from upcycled wool sweaters and hand pours 100% soy candles in small batches in an array of seasonal fragrances & sizes. They also produce a small number of hand painted signs & folk art.

NEW - Stay Warm Crochet

Pop by and say hello to Katsara the owner and creator of so many one of a kind crocheted masterpieces.

NEW - The Dream Whistle
(Attending July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 & October 7 only)

We are honoured to have Chris Evans a Pickering, Ontario author on hand to sell his recent book The Dream Whistle. Chris is a musician and songwriter, with a prolific music catalogue of well-loved original kids and adult songs. Stop by and get your copy today at the market!

The Hemp Spot

We are the Region of Durham's one-stop shop for all things hemp. Proudly supporting Canadian hemp farmers.

Winery & Brewery Vendors

Pillitteri Estates Winery

Since arriving in Niagara, Canada in 1948, the Pillitteri family has been committed to creating a legacy for generations to follow. Now, over six decades later, Pillitteri Estates Winery proudly continues a family tradition of viticulture and winemaking excellence.

Available for purchase: a wide variety of Table wines and Icewines

Visit Pillitteri Estates Winery online store

NEW - Town Brewery

Town Brewery was founded in Whitby in 2017 and have been on a mission to strengthen their community through good work & good times ever since!

The City of Pickering is not involved in or responsible for transactions between vendors and customers, pricing, product quality or delivery of goods. Vendors are identified on this webpage solely for information purposes because they are part of Pickering’s Farmers’ Market. Inclusion on this webpage does not mean the City has endorsed any vendor. The City of Pickering will not be responsible for any loss arising from transactions with vendors of Pickering’s Farmers’ Market.

Photography Policy

Photos and video may be recorded at this event by designated City photographers & videographers. These materials may be used in future City of Pickering education, advertising, and other internal/external promotions, without compensation.

Any questions related to the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611.

For the safety of all attendees, we encourage any dogs that do not do well with people, crowds, loud noises, or other dogs to be left at home.

Please note, all dogs entering any City event must comply with the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6811/07) and the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Dogs that have characteristics similar to a Pit Bull (under the act) must wear a muzzle.

The City of Pickering is not involved in or responsible for transactions between vendors and customers, pricing, product quality or delivery of goods. Vendors are identified on this webpage solely for information purposes because they are part of Pickering’s Farmers’ Market. Inclusion on this webpage does not mean the City has endorsed any vendor. The City of Pickering will not be responsible for any loss arising from transactions with vendors of Pickering’s Farmers’ Market.

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