Note: Although we encourage vendors to attend every session, some by nature of their products, are seasonal or intermittent in nature.
Customers may place special orders by contacting directly on-line, those vendors with an email address or web page.
This listing is subject to change, so check often.
Come and see Carrie at the market in the spring for a large selection of Heirloom Tomato plants to grow your own piece of history. Historic plants means seeds grow true, generation to generation. Carrie also offers other veggie plants of the historic variety including peppers, cucumbers and eggplants. Potted flowers are also up for spring/summer purchase. In the fall juicy heirloom veggies are offered, picked fresh from the garden, along with cut flowers. Throughout the year, Carrie offers custom hand painted glass wear and ceramics, botanical photography and candles.
Steve Borzush
In a Nutshell
Barrie Ontario
Nut lovers will discover a treasure trove of delights at this stall. Steve roasts and creates nut mixtures that defy customers to eat just one of his taste samples. From beer nuts to a hearty trail mix and many varieties in between, they are just the ticket for get togethers with friends and family. Peanuts, pistachios, cashews, almonds, pecans and many more are offered in air-tight packaging to keep his creations fresh. A must-visit stall for those who find nothing more satisfying than their favorite nut mixture.
Lorraine Lees & Tom Bouhs
Rosie Rain Meat Pies
Barrie Ontario
Deep, delicious, rich and meaty. That describes the fare at the stall of Rosie Rain Meat Pies. Meat pie lovers will find this stall a treasure. All meat (with just a drizzle of yummy gravy) is the rule. Look for steak pie; steak & kidney pie; chicken pie; tourtiere; lamb pie; beef pie; shepherds pie and various quiche fresh from their cooler. Or for instant gratification, have them cook up a small pie on the spot for a perfect market snack.
I Don't Do Windows Stained glass works of art and wire sculptures are
the dazzling attractions here. Carolyn's wire woven sculptures are unique and
sure to please the eye of art lovers. Cut and dried flowers never looked so good
as when they are in her recycled art bottle vases. Or you could put a
candle inside for a low light rendezvous. A must see stall for the
art-inspired. Michele
Bradshaw Quiche lovingly made with fine ingredients is the
highlight at this stall. Small or large, they make a perfect take home treat-
or a delicious market snack. Try the classics such as Quiche Lorraine, or
for contemporary tastes, try the bacon double cheeseburger. Spinach and sun
dried tomatoes are just a sampling of other fillings and flavours. And be sure
to try Michele's taste samples. One taste and you will be introducing family and
friends to this taste sensation. Little Potlickers Dog
Company Warm and fuzzy items for your pooch or cat
are available here. Ask to see Karen's line of portable water bowls. They fold
up and fit in your pocket for those longer walks. Coats of fuzzy and toasty warm
material are sure to keep your four footed friends warm on cold weather outings.
Also check out the bandanas and paw wipes. Surprise, they also work well for
cats- even those who normally do not like coats or sweaters.
Carolyn Boyer
Barrie
Ontario
Gracie's Gourmet Quiche
Elmvale Ontario
Karen Brown
Washago Ontario
This
vendor has an email address- littlepotlickers@rogers.com
Scott Brown
Brown's Farm
Barrie Ontario
Sweet corn by the bag or bushel basket is the annual summer rite at this stall. Arrive early, as the corn is fast to go. Plump and bursting with sweet flavour, there is no better way to celebrate summer than with a corn roast for family or friends. A bag of corn and pot of hot water turns a ho-hum picnic into something special. For a special treat, you can grille the corn and baste with herbed butter. Drop by the start of July for Scott's corn.
This vendor can be emailed at: PottageRiot@aol.com and scott.brown3@sympatico.ca
Eric Carter
Carter Farms
Orillia Ontario
Sweet, amber and in a taste class alone- maple syrup and maple syrup treats are sure to please at this stall. For syrup lovers, sizes from restaurant single serving to mighty one gallon jugs are on tap. On pancakes, waffles, berries and breakfast cereal, there is nothing quite like maple syrup to kick it up a notch. Those who like their syrup dark (some say it is closer to the pioneer style and has a distinct maple edge) Eric has Number 2 syrup as well as the light amber Number 1.
Lee Ann Catling
Exotic tropical plants are the highlight at this stall. Featuring some plants not normally available in local nurseries, they are available in varieties and scents for that hard to buy for person. But caution, these plants are for those who are willing to learn or know how to care for them, some of the most delicate and beautiful blooms on Earth.
Also at the stall are quilted, crocheted and knitted hand made blankets, mitts, gloves, scarves, general crocething, knitting and quilting goods. The crocheted, knitted, quilted and fabric goods are not for profit, with funds going to replenish stock to create more items for local hospitals, nursings homes, youth havens and out of the cold programs . Drop by their stall to see the tropical plants and handmade goods.
This vendor has an email address: info@fragrantandexotics.com
This vendor has a website: www.fragrantandexotics.com
Bernadette Charters combines her love for photography and jewelry into her business "Elegance by the Duo". Travelling throughout the Arctic, China, South Africa and other global destinations has allowed her to capture unforgettable memories with her camera.
Her jewerly, all hand crafted, has gone to destinations as far away as Australia, England, Italy, France and Africa. She works with precious and semi-precious stones, silver and antique beads to create one of a kind jewelry, handbags, capes and knitted scarves.
David's stall is the spot to stop if you can't think of anything better than fish done up with lemon butter in the pan or oven. He offers fresh and frozen fresh water and salt water delights. Fresh water fish include, in part, Trout, Yellow Pickerel; Splake; Whitefish; Lake Perch and White Bass. He also has a range of smoked fish for a true gourmet treat. Ask him about his other specialties for the true lover of delights from the deep. For a special treat, check out his wild or smoked salmon.
You can also email this vendor at: maysfoodservice@sympatico.ca
A diverse array of Simcoe County grown berries and vegetables are available from the Clarke stall. In season, you will find strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries, cauliflower, cucumbers, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, onions, peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. All farm-fresh and bursting with flavor. Great tasting local honey is also available. The Clarke's also operate a successful pick-your-own berry operation in Minesing.
Linda Desroches
Arrive early as Linda's baked goods disappear fast. She offers her famous pies, butter tarts, cinnamon buns, sweet loaves, and vegetables in season. Plants and flowers are available for home gardeners in Spring. But do arrive early. Her tasty treats go fast. Some say she makes the best butter tarts and pies in Barrie that turn an ordinary meal into a taste celebration.
Jasleen Dhanoa
Heena's Curry House
Barrie Ontario
Main
courses from India are the exotic feature of this stall. Traditional
curries, butter chicken and Chana (spiced rice and chick peas) are all must
tries. Take out or take home, Jasleen offers tastes that conjure up the sights
and sounds
of the mysterious Indian sub-continent. They are a great treat
for family and friends as a market snack or a meal at home. Lovers of curry will
find this stall becomes their first-to-visit.
Fresh and dried flowers will beautify your home and give you a lift. Perennials are available in a wide variety for those who want a perpetual garden, or ground cover for those difficult parts of the yard. Check them out at Debby's stall. Stunning blooms and tantalizing aromas are always plentiful. Always something beautiful and new to perk up your home. Debby also runs a successful pick-your-own flower and herb farm in Minesing for those who need flowers in bulk for special events.
Those with dietary restrictions caused by gluten intolerance or a need for low or no sugar will find this stall a treasure. What's the secret to making great-tasting desserts? A wide range of hand- picked gluten-free ingredients carefully blended, plus more than a few baker's secrets. For those on a low sugar diet, treats are available sugar-reduced or sugar-free. Many of these delights are sweetened only with natural fruit juices.
This vendor has an email address. In subject line
put
"Desserts by D". Desserts by
"D"
Big Bear Gourmet Cookies
Angus
Ontario
A special treat for cookie lovers- gourmet morsels of melt-in-your mouth flavor. They are soft cookies, loaded with jewels of treats. They come in numerous flavors, but the hottest selling items are their chocolate chip and lemon cookies. They are dedicated only to cookies- all cookies all the time.
Packaged in brown bags with a see through window, the bags are decorated with a picture of a what else- big bear. Truly a taste sensation you will be proud to serve to family, friends and fellow workers.
This vendor has an email: rfelhazi@sympatico.ca
Doreen Fernandes
Have a taste for the exotic east? Try this stall to enjoy
Samosas, Dahl curries, Sushi and other savories from the Indian subcontinent.
Check out the clothes made from silk Sari material, and Mendi temporary tattoos.
Samozas are served hot on the spot, or take a frozen dozen or so home for a
spectacular treat.
This vendor has a web site:
www.personalcoachproducts.com Click on "A Taste
of Culture"
Flowers to go- in every shape, color and size can be found at Jeanette's stall in season. The selection is colorful and fragrant. And there's always a great selection of bedding plants to perk up your garden. In season, almost all vegetables are available, fresh and crisp as they get. Look for her extensive and colorful range of potted flowers, plants, and herbs. Dried flower arrangements and fixins are available for those who want to do it themselves.
A glassworking artisan and jewelry designer, Christine offers a stunning array of hand-crafted works. Bracelets, earrings, pendants and more are available to complement any wardrobe. The lampwork glass beads are all made by her and placed in findings of sterling silver. They are shaped from morretti glass from Italy, lauscha glass from Germany. Many pieces are enhanced with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and semiprecious stones. A beautiful array of one-of-a-kind jewelry for a truly unique gift.
This vendor has an email address- gibbens17@sympatico.ca
Beef lovers will enjoy his offerings of succulent fresh and frozen beef from his farm. Green Valley also offers a wide range of beef products, including a delicious smoked variety that makes a superb sandwich or trail snack. Just the spot to visit with BBQ season in full swing. Ask James about the best way to cook the different cuts of beef. Large orders are also accepted for big gatherings.
Jacob Haak
Jacob offers a wide range of wooden products that will make your home and garden more useful . Check out his line of vegetable storage bins, wooden garden furniture, lawn ornaments, bird houses, bird feeders, spoon racks and much more.Orders are also taken for rarer pieces. You may also want to check out his "plant pole"- the perfect solution for apartment gardeners, his unique bat house (an environmentally friendly way to control insects), and his line of folding chairs and pine tables.
Hamelin's Fudge
Midland Ontario
Sweet tooth alert! Fudge lovers will appreciate the many varieties of fudge on call at this stall. Flavours are on rotation, so ask about your favourite variety. Or better yet, try their offerings. Creamy and melt in your mouth sweet for those special moments when only great fudge will do, Margaret offers taste samples. And for the died-in-the wool sweet tooth, candy floss and candy apples are also available from the fudge works.
D. Hancharyk
The Perogy and Cabbage Roll are king at this stall of old world Ukrainian favourites. Crêpes, poppy seed rolls and potato pancakes are arriving soon. Perogies are available in potato and cheddar and potato and jalapeno. You can even pick up some with berry fillings for dessert. A great spot to pick up a bag of old world frozen treats for the evening meals. Taste samples are available most market sessions.
This vendor has an email address- healthyperogies@yahoo.ca
Mark Handy
Lovers of fresh greens will appreciate this stall. Mark offers sunflower greens, pea shoots, wheat grass, heirloom tomatoes and more. Also see his dahlias. As a sandwich topping, the greens can't be beat. As a sprinkle on soup or scrambled eggs, they make a very healthy addition to the diet. Purists may even substitute his greens for a daily serving or two of vegetables.
James Hobson
Barrie Ontario
Wood artistry for the purist, from one
of Barrie's gifted wood turners is at this stall. Turned wooden bowls, pen and
pencil sets, and much more are on display. All made from exotic woods, they are
fine-finished and make gifts of distinction for boss, co workers, family and
friends. Custom orders are always welcome. Tree burls and cankers are
always welcome as most contain within unique patterns and colors. Drop by and
see James and his works, or just talk about woodturning as art.
This vendor has an email address: samhobrose@yahoo.ca
And a web page: www.jimswoodcreations.webs.com
Rhonda Jones
Fresh fruit, sweet and dripping with juice is the hallmark of the Jones farm. In season, you can find cherries, strawberries, blueberries, plums, peaches, nectarines, grapes and much more. Arrive early, as home canners and pie-makers are quick to reduce the stock each market session. Always something sweet, plump, juicy and tasty can be found at this stall.
John Juffermans
There is nothing quite as satisfying as the sweet crunch of an apple. John offers over 18 varieties from his orchard in Stroud. Snackin' or pie apples, John has them all. He's happy to point out the best varieties for cooking and just plain snacking. Also available are cheese (bars and curds), apple cider, pears, rhubarb, vegetables in season and much more. Early in the season, check out his fresh-picked rhubarb and seedlings.
This vendor has an email: jjuffermans@sympatico.ca
Marlene Kell
Pleasures & Pastimes
Barrie
Ontario
Great designs for women are available, all designed by Marlene. She offers jackets, shawls, bags and purses that make a fashion statement. Looking forward to fall, she makes a line of toasty-warm knitted goods. Always a surprising and delightful selection to view.
Egon Keller
Egon
Chocolate Truffles
Barrie Ontario
Hand made chocolate truffles, with a taste unlike any other. Going past
delicious and sinful, the chocolate treats made by Egon Keller are truly a gift
for the dedicated chocolate lover. Individually or in gift boxed sets, they go
way beyond melt-in-your-mouth to a sensual chocolate flood of pleasure. They
make a gift of distinction for those special people on your shopping list. Look
for Egon when we move inside for our winter season.
Sweet tooth alert! Grace offers jams and jellies that are sure to please and keep you coming back for more. One taste sample, and you will know why you just can't put anything better on your bread, crackers or waffles. Her range is startling, offering varieties that don't even exist in supermarkets. Grace also offers unique photo cards, produce in season, honey and potted plants.
When only a hand-made card can express your feelings, this is the stall to visit. Individually or by the box, Paddi offers cards for all occasions. Serious to funny to off the wall- something for every taste and event. See also her line of hats, jewelry and sewn items.
The classic foods of Poland, pierogi, cabbage rolls and meatball meals are sure to please at this stall. Aneta always has taste samples available. One or a dozen or more, they make a great family treat for dinner. Many varieties and flavours of pierogi are offered at her stall to satisfy the taste of the most avid lover of pierogi. Also available in frozen packs for those who want to have a larger supply at home for quick snacks and meals.
For art lovers, check out Barrie's renown artist, Joan LeBoeuf. Joan has a selection of paintings (framed and unframed), and unique art cards for that very special gift. Or you can indulge yourself with one of her paintings of Simcoe County scenes, flowers, architecture and people. Selected market vendors and customers are also featured in her line of art cards.
Demonstrations of still life and portraiture are ongoing at Joan's stall most market sessions.
Organic vegetables are healthier for you. They are grown without petrochemical herbicides or pesticides. Doug or Sharon are only too happy to talk about why you should buy your organics only from a certified Organic Grower. The term organic is used loosely, but only certification guarantees you produce grown to strict standards. Most vegetables, including lettuce, are available in season. Chemical-free, they have a taste that will keep you coming back.
This vendor has an email address: mcbrides@sympatico.ca
Lovers of deli, smoked and cured meats will find this a must-visit vendor. It's like a quick trip to Europe without the bother of a passport. Samples are always available. Truly a meat lover's magnet and a Market high light. Frank says there are over sixty varieties of meat available each session.
Tom Morrisey & Tina May
Luker
Lavender Hills Farm
Orillia
Ontario
Honey- did you know a hive of bees has to fly 55,000 miles to make one
pound? Lavender Hills Farm, Orillia, are beekeepers running 100 colonies of
these amazing little critters. Featured are: liquid and creamed raw honeys;
honey with ginger (said to have therapeutic benefits); honey fudge sauce; honey
mustard; propolis cream; calendula cream; honey & glycerine soaps; beeswax
candles; lip balm and more. A honey-lovers stall to visit. On special days, Tom
brings in a plastic encased beehive. Stall visitors can watch honey being made.
This vendor has a web site: http://www.lavenderhillsfarm.ca/farm/index_farm.htm and email: info@lavenderhillsfarm.ca
Perennials, perennials, perennials are on display and for purchase at this stall. Plant once and enjoy for years- that's the hallmark of the marque. They make for a garden that with reasonable but not excess effort, will look the way you want for as long as you want. See her ground cover alternatives for parts of your lot where grass is weak, failing or gone. Each plant is properly identified by genus and species, so it's like a trip back to Botany class. Barbara is the source when you want a certain look in your garden year after year.
Succulent produce in season is the specialty at Eddy's stall. Check out the enormous yet sweet banana peppers, cucumbers, asparagus, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, onions and many more vegetables. Grown just for you in Springwater, and all crunchy-fresh. Eddie and Ilse offer a wider selection and higher volume this year. Check out their varieties of lettuce for a true salad delight.
Bread with a difference. Brian mills a variety of grains to produce a range of fresh-baked breads with no preservatives. Lovers of bread will enjoy his Nine Grain version. His cinnamon buns are a great market treat for the family when strolling around the vendors. Also look for his all-natural peanut butter spreads. Try out his hearty home-made granola of oats, wheat, sesame seed, coconut, sunflower seed, chopped almonds and raisins. His breads take a common sandwich to new levels. Canadians need more fiber in their diet, say the doctors. And this stall is an excellent place to get your daily requirement.
This is a must visit stall for those with a taste for fine food.
Smoked salmon, artisan cheeses of Ontario and abroad, pot pies, dips, lasagna,
pitas and more are for your delight. And as always, there are always taste
samples to make it easier to decide which treats to put into your shopping bag.
If you really enjoy the product and can't wait until next market session, they
have a store in the south end of Barrie for those must-have cravings.
This vendor has an email address:
info@cravingsfinefood.ca
Garlic lovers will be drawn to this stall. Bill offers braided fresh garlic in quantity. This relative of the Lily is technically called Allium sativum. As a seasoning for salads, meats and vegetables garlic has no comparison for flavour or aroma. And garlic is said to have many and varied therapeutic health benefits.
Lamb lovers will find this stall a must-visit. Lamb, fresh and frozen is available at their stall and on order for large deliveries. Check out the recipes on hand for new and different ways to enjoy one of the most popular meats in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Lamb kabobs or leg of lamb slow cooked and served with a mint sauce is a regal family treat. Check out her farm-fresh line of baked goods. Pies, loaves, tarts, cookies and more. They make perfect treats for the lunches at school.
Joy Sowman
The literary works of Loreen-Rice Lucas come to the Barrie Farmers' Market. Joy, Loreen's daughter, offers the wit and wisdom of her 90 year old plus mother in her famous Apple Pie series of books. All copies are autographed by Loreen-Rice Lucas and include: Outhouses and Apple Pie; Apple Pie Musings; Apple Pie Philosophy; Apple Pie Wisdom; Apple Pie Bedtime Stories and Sixth Slice. Quantities are limited and when they are gone, they are gone.
The writings of Loreen are a refreshing mix of country humour, history and nostalgia. Great for those who appreciate wit, wisdom and anecdotes from less hectic times before the wheels of change were welded in fast-forward.
This vendor has an email address: joyanne042@rogers.com
For the bath purist, sample the garden of pleasant scents of handmade soaps and bath products. Try her many lotions and balms, and for something different, consider a henna tattoo. A great stall to visit for natural soaps and cosmetics. Ask about their "fizzy pop" bath pucks. Toss one in, watch it fizz, wrap yourself in pleasant scents and enjoy softened water.
This vendor has a web site: http://www.skintreats.ca
Good things from the hive are available in generous measure at this stall. Liquid light and cream honey, comb honey, honey soap and much more are waiting for the lover of sweet and natural. Bee Pollen is also featured, as are bulk beeswax, beeswax candles, candle holders, honey dippers, beeswax creams and calendula ointment. Supply is good as 150 hives are currently on tap, featuring honey with the flavour of wild flowers and apple blossoms.
Cam has earned the title of the "poultry man" offering fresh and frozen chicken. He is also a Market source for eggs. Look for his wide choice of vegetables in season, lamb, pork, plants, flowers, herbs, fruit , berries and nursery stock. And all farm fresh. On those cooler days, check out his delicious soup of the day.
This vendor has an email address: elcam@simcoe.net and a web page: www.elcamfarm.com
Carmen & Phil Theofilos
Fresh from the farm- potatoes, garlic, beans, salad greens, squash, herbs, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, leeks, onions, beets and more from this local grower. Look for them on the Mulcaster Street north leg of the Barrie Farmers' Market. All crisp, juicy and ready for the best summer has to offer. Look for them starting May 2009.
A must-visit stall when you are looking for unique cottage and rural themed accessories. Marie and Paul are designers and makers of gifts and curiosities from natural products. They include hooked rugs, relaxation eye pillows, cedar cut outs, beadwork, lino prints and various rustic, wooden pieces of furniture. Items can be made to order in Barrie from natural raw materials. They also offer knitting kits for the beginner and lessons.
This vendor has an e-mail address: greenelfyoga@yahoo.ca
See Lynda for all your pork needs. Nicholyn Farms offers a wide range of cuts of pork and pork treats to go- fresh from the farm. Sample her pork patty on a bun or back bacon, and top it off with a cold pop or bottled water. Delicious for those mid-morning hungries. Freezer orders for a half or whole pig can be taken- and you can use Visa or Mastercard. Lynda also offers a gluten-free line of lean pure pork sausage, lightly spiced and delicious. Also available are choice cuts of local all-natural beef and chicken breasts. Her most recent addition is local rabbit and goat meat. Lynda also offers meat and fruit pies, pickles, relishes, preserves, maple syrup and farm fresh eggs. It's a must-visit stall.
Olga
Walton
Olga's
Crêperie
Barrie Ontario
Crêpes are back at the Barrie Farmers' Market. Olga cooks up on the
spot fine crêpes for all cravings. Try her hearty breakfast snack of egg, ham,
cheese, onion, tomato. Or for a sweet tooth, a chocolate crêpe, or fruit of the
season with real whipped cream. Like a trip to Europe- without the passport
or plane fare.
Glenn Weatherall
Hempola Valley Farm
Barrie
Ontario
Looking for the health benefits only
available from hemp? Glenn offers lotions, salad dressings, seeds, hemp wood oil
and more. Hemp wood oil is the perfect finish for fine wood, restoring the rich
lustre. Hemp snack bars are packed with nutrition, and his massage oils are a
naughty delight. You can also buy hemp flour to add to your bread-maker for
bread with high nutrition. All hemp products are grown under licence from the
government and are certified industrial duty, meaning the high-factor has all
but been bred out.
C. Van Woort
Fine hand made fused glass jewelry is a delight to see and try at this stall. Look for one of a kind ear rings, brooches, pendants, letter openers, wine stopper and much more. In the sunlight they come to life with colors and nuances of shape that defy description. An excellent spot for a gift as unique as a fingerprint.
John offers succulent all-natural blueberries in season. John says they are grown without herbicides or pesticides. Nothing better in summer than a dish of fresh blueberries, or sprinkle them on ice cream for a special treat. In spring, check out his maple syrup, and later in the season, his range of tasty vegetables.
This vendor has an email address: john@pinehousefarm.ca
Xipeng Zhang
Jun Spring Roll
Barrie
Ontario
The great tastes of China are featured at this stall. Chinese
spring rolls, sushi, chicken rice and noodles are available for the connoisseur
of recipes from the Orient. Mild to Szechuan style, the offerings make
a great market snack or take home for the family. Taste samples are usually
available. A memorable taste experience.
This vendor has an email address
for order taking: peng70zhang688@hotmail.com
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