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.
This vendor has a web site: www.afieldforflowers.com
Shanty Bay Ontario
Give your sweet tooth a treat and sample some of her preserves
and jams. No additional pectin has been added to these tasty spreads. See Jane
also for potted perennials, cut and dried flowers, berries and vegetables in
season. For gardening wear, check out her line of garden aprons and apparel.
Jane is also our resident Master Gardener.
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.
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
Wildlife and nature photography as a memorable gift are available at Bernadette's stall. Fine brooches made of polished agate and more are also available for that perfect gift. See her complete line of earrings, brooches and pendants for a truly unique statement.
All photographs were taken by Bernadette on her world travels, so ask her what's it like to come face to face with a Polar bear and African lions with a medium focus lens on the camera.
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.
Your sweet tooth should guide you to Lillian's stall. Mouth watering fruit pies, cream pies, meat pies, bread, cookies and pickles have made her a Barrie Farmers' Market favorite. Her European flavoured treats are just the ticket for an after dinner delight for family or friends. One taste, and you'll be back for more.
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.
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"
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"
A perfect spot for gifts for canine and equine four footed
friends. Dog biscuits and horse biscuits are doggy and horsey approved. Dog
treats are available in flavours: carob chip, peanut butter pizzazz, harvest
blend and chewy cheese dream. All cookies are sold by the piece, by the bag, or
in gift packs. Taste approvals for the horse treats come from George, a standard
bred who was adopted from the race track. His treats contain flour, oats,
carrots, apples and molasses- all those favorite tastes horses love.
This vendor has a web page: www.georgeandgracies.com
This
vendor has email: neattreats@georgeandgracies.com
Local vegetables of all kinds in season are the attraction at this stall. Just picked flavour makes this a must-visit for your fresh veggie needs. Gardeners will want to check out their plants and seed stock. Cut flowers in season and small wooden crafts round out their stall features. Remember, veggies can be steamed, grilled or oven roasted for a whole new spectrum of taste. For salad purists, try fresh sprouts. They offer sprouts in: clover; alfalfa; radish; canola; fenugreek; lentil; kamut and beans.
This vendor has a web site:
http://www.rusticgardens.ca
Lauren Forbes
Barrie
Ontario
Flowers and arrangements for the
busy lifestyle are the hallmark of this stall. Dried flowers, silk flowers and
arrangements brighten up home, office or cottage without the fuss of honing
gardening skills. No messing with soil, aphids or plant illnesses, just
all around pleasant ambiance. Lauren also offers a pleasant festive range of
boughs, swags and wreaths in cedar, pine and spruce.
The best and freshest from the Holland Marsh is available at this stall. Produce includes lettuce, onions, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, lettuce, Swiss char and much more. Just picked hours before sale, the taste and nutrient content are maxed out for optimum health benefits. Drop by and say hi to one of our new vendors and see what fresh is all about..
This vendor has a web site: http://www.fostersfreshfarmfoods.com
Want the hottest tips on how to take care of your garden and indoor plants? Check out the expertise of the Master Gardeners at the booth of Jane Blackstock. Literature and all sorts of help are available to make your garden prosper.
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
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.
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
Some like it hot. This is where you will find adventures in Hot Sauce. Darcy makes three levels of interest- beginner, intermediate and hot. The habanero peppers used for the sauce are grown from seed in Barrie. They are carefully blended and mixed with just the right amount of maple syrup to make for a sweet, caramelized delight for the nose. On the tongue, a sampling of intermediate is sweet with a soft warming. Like all good hot sauces, there is a time delay before the WOW kicks in. After a few seconds, the soft burns swells to a peppery jolt that turns on the endorphins. Endorphins are released by the brain to reduce pain. Some aficionados of sauces high on the Scoville scale say they get the very pleasant equivalent of a "runner's high". The Scoville scale is the official hot pepper rating system, running from 500 to over a million. Ask Darcy where each of his creations rate on the scale. Better yet, try a sample.
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. Look for their arrival late June, early July, going until late September.
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.
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
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. Joan is inside the Rotunda of Barrie City Hall during Market hours.
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.
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.
This stall is a trip to the Mediterranean in full glory. They feature a wide range of snacks to go for a market treat. Or packages of tasty treats in phyllo pastry to make the evening meal a very special treat. Samples are usually available, but arrive early as they go fast.
A steady hand and a fine eye allow this worker of wood to make collector-class boxes. Carol makes scrollsaw wood items, boxes, intarsia items, wood jigsaw puzzles and wooden novelties. They are as much works of art as they are practical pieces to hold your keepsakes and jewellery. How about a family picture as a very special jig saw puzzle for grandma and grandpa?
This vendor has an email address: cowen 2590@rogers.com
Butterfly whimsy is but one aspect of Kimberly's stall. For one, she breeds Monarch butterflies in her yard, then takes photos and makes art cards. A "butterfly whisperer" she offers photographs, art cards, canvas bags, pictures on T shirts, fabric knits, teddy bears, ties, hats and mitts. A stall well worth a visit.
Say hello to sturdy, long lasting grocery bags. Berlene makes shopping bags sewn three times for endurance. The bags are very durable and have linings that can be vacuumed, making for a very logical alternative to paper and plastic. Drop by and see her designs starting August 2008.
Succulent produce in season is the specialty at Eddy's stall. Check out the enormous yet sweet banana peppers, cucumbers, 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. 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 reputed 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.
Chris Saunders
Sat-Chit-Ananda
Barrie Ontario
A seasonal treat awaits for snacking or gift giving. Think of a festive
tart with a shell of almonds, butter, sugar and salt, with a filling
of dark chocolate, cream, ginger, butter and cayenne pepper. Or
a salsa made of peaches, mango, papaya, red onion and lime juice. Chris offers
taste samples and gift packages of one or all of his
specialties.
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
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 August, 2008.
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.
Hilda is also known as "the coffee lady". Her cafe setting is the perfect meeting place to enjoy a hot coffee or cold juice, cookies and baked goods. It's a social event, as many come every Saturday to do the market, then attend to Hilda's for coffee, treats and a friendly exchange of local news and opinion. Check out her line of knitted goods as well.
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: jkwilliams@interhop.net
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