FRUITS APPLES APRICOTS BLUEBERRIES CHERRIES CRABAPPLES CRANBERRIES CURRANTS GOOSEBERRIES GRAPES MUSKMELON NECTARINES PEACHES PEARS PLUMS RASPBERRIES RHUBARB STRAWBERRIES STRAWBERRIES (DAY NEUTRAL) WATERMELON ARTICHOKE ASIAN VEGETABLES ASPARAGUS BEANS (GREEN/YELLOW) BEETS BOK CHOY BROCCOLI BRUSSELS SPROUTS CABBAGE CARROTS CAULIFLOWER M J J A S O N D VEGETABLES CELERY CORN CUCUMBER (FIELD) CUCUMBER (GREENHOUSE) EGGPLANT GARLIC LEEKS LETTUCE (ASSORTED) LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE) MUSHROOMS ONIONS (COOKING) ONIONS (GREEN) ONIONS (RED) PARSNIPS PEAS (GREEN) PEAS (SNOW) PEPPERS (FIELD) PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE) POTATOES RADICCHIO RADISHES RAPINI RUTABAGA SPINACH SPROUTS SQUASH SWEET POTATOES TOMATOES (FIELD) TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE) ZUCCHINI PUMPKIN SUMMER SQUASH M J J A S O N D M J J A S O N D 19TH AVENUE FARMER’S MARKET BLACK FOREST GARDEN CENTRE CLOVER HILL FLOWERS HOLTROP FARMS HOWARD’S FARM NIEMI FAMILY FARM RAE FAMILY FARMS ROUND THE BEND FARM STRAWBERRY CREEK FARMS VICTORIAN FARM AE NATURAL MEATS BLOSSOM ACRES FARM COUNTRY MARKET FARINTOSH FARMS HOMESTEAD FARM KING COLE DUCKS PINE FARMS ORCHARD REESOR’S FARM MARKET SHARON CREEK FARM THOMPSON POTATO FARM WILLOW SPRINGS WINERY APPLEWOOD FARM AND WINERY BROOKS FARMS HAMILTON FARM HOME STEAD ORCHARDS MACWILLIAM FARMS PIONEER BRAND HONEY AND MAPLE ROSE FAMILY FARM SIMPSON FAMILY FARMS TRAPPER BOB FARM YMCA CEDAR GLEN ORGANIC FARM Farm Fresh Farms | Farmers’ Markets | Food & Fairs York Farm Fresh (YFF) is a non-profit association run by a board of farmers. The association has a vested interest in promoting local farm fresh food all grown and produced throughout York Region. YFF invites you to shop local and experience our farm fresh products. York Region has a rich farming history and our 2018 map highlights farms, farm experiences events and farmers’ markets for you and your family to enjoy. Participate in our Passport to Fresh contest and meet our farmers keeping food local. Keep up-to-date on York Farm Fresh news, sign up at yorkfarmfresh.com/news Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Linked In: @yorkfarmfresh York Farm Fresh Association Accepting new members,for more information email [email protected] FOOD and FAIRS CONTINUED 4 Farm to Fork Thanksgiving Tour East Gwillimbury www.experienceeg.ca [email protected] Farm to Fork Thanksgiving Tour encompasses a 50 km drive through the picturesque countryside. Learn about our history, the historical significance of Thanksgiving, and to purchase all the items needed to make a traditional farm-fresh Thanksgiving dinner directly from the farms. September 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5 Garlic is Great Festival Newmarket Farmers’ Market 905-953-5300 Newmarket Riverwalk Commons 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket newmarket.ca/events [email protected] Cooking demonstrations, live entertainment and garlic vendors. Rain or shine. Free admission. Saturday, August 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6 Georgina Harvest Dinner The Link 905-476-4301 ext. 2224 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton, [email protected] Support farmers and celebrate the abundance in our communities by sharing a delicious, locally-sourced, meal prepared by Chef Cori Doern. Tickets available Tuesday, July 3. Saturday, September 29. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 7 Georgina Historical Society Harvest Festival 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick 905-476-4301 x2284 georginapioneervillage.ca [email protected] Celebrate autumn with food, crafts, vendors and historical demonstrations. FREE hot apple cider, games, hands-on history and more. Saturday, September 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pay what you can. 8 Holland Marsh Soupfest Ansnorveldt Park, 905-833-5321 x 5223 18997 Dufferin Street, King soupfest.ca [email protected] Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 Markham Fair 10801 McCowan Road (at Elgin Mills Road) Markhamfair.com offi[email protected] Join us September 27 to 30, for the 174 th Markham Fair. Enjoy the midway, food, home crafts, entertainment and much more. September 27 to 30. Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 Pefferlaw P.A.R. Family Picnic and Lions Car Show 38 Pete’s Lane (Pefferlaw Community 705-437-2945 Lions Hall) Pefferlaw [email protected] Free community event featuring live entertainment, and an Antique Classic Car Show. For the kids there will be free face painting, a magician, bouncy castle, games and more. Refreshments available. Monday, August 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 Richmond Hill Ribfest Richmond Green Park 905-771-5508 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill richmondhill.ca/ribfest [email protected] Voted Top 100 Festivals in Ontario! Friday, July 27, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy ribs prepared by professional rib teams, live music, craft beer and an all-day midway! 12 Schomberg Fair 319 Main Street, Schomberg Schombergfair.com [email protected] The Schomberg Agricultural Fair is a fun, heart-warming local tradition held every May, rain or shine. Schomberg hosts a colourful celebration of local agriculture, art, and talent. May 24 to May 27. Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 13 Sutton Fair and Horse Show 3 Fairpark Lane, Sutton West suttonfair.com [email protected] A family fair that holds events for all ages: pony rides, home craft exhibits, dog shows, a truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, agriculture displays, live music, midway and so much more! August 9 to 12. Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to midnight. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOOD and FAIRS 1 Applefest at the Markham Museum 9350 48 Highway, Markham 905-305-5970 markhammuseum.ca [email protected] A salute to the apple with activities and entertainment for the whole family! Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last admittance is at 3:30 p.m. 2 Aurora’s Ribfest Machell Park, Aurora Heights Drive, 905-726-4762 Aurora aurora.ca/ribfest [email protected] Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, August 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3 Duck Fest at King Cole Ducks 15351 Warden Ave., Stouffville 1-800-363-3825 kingcoleducks.com [email protected] Free Event! Visit 15 to 20 food stations with local chefs, sampling different and delicious ways to enjoy duck. Entertainment and in- store specials. Sunday, September 23, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 14 ‘Tastes of the Hill’ Multicultural Festival 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill 905-771-5513 richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do [email protected] This multicultural festival celebrates Richmond Hill’s diverse, multicultural community through live entertainment, cultural showcase, food and much more. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration! September 22 and 23. Saturday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Uptown Keswick Harvest Festival Simcoe Avenue and The Queensway S., 905-476-4356 Keswick georgina.ca Join the merchants of Uptown Keswick for a fall family fun day featuring a vendors market, horse-drawn wagon rides, and lots of kids’ activities. Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 16 Vaughan Pizzafest 1 Commerce Street, Concord (Interchange Park) Vaughanpizzafest.com [email protected] The Vaughan Pizzafest is a celebration of pizza. Purchase slices from pizzeria’s across Ontario, and enjoy live music all weekend long. July 13 to 15. Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 17 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival Memorial Park, 2 Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville strawberryfestival.ca More than 200 artisans, crafters, and merchants will set-up shop throughout Memorial Park for the open-air Festival Market. The Hometown Country BBQ is back on Saturday night and Canada Day celebrations include the Blackboard Blues Band, cake and fireworks. June 30 and July 1. Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 18 Woodbridge Fair Woodbridge Fair Grounds 905-265-1782 100 Porter Ave, Woodbridge woodbridgefair.com [email protected] Pioneer Ways to Modern Days – Celebrating over 170 years in the community. Fair highlights a midway, horse and dog shows, a working blacksmith, pioneer cooking demonstrations and the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Contest on Saturday. A petting zoo, maze and variety of vendors make the fair fun for the whole family. Saturday, October 6 to Monday October 8. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FARMERS’ MARKETS 1 Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street North, Aurora theaurorafarmersmarket.com [email protected] Farmers’ market featuring local farm-fresh vendors and artisans. Open May to October. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2 East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market 18401 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury 905-478-4283 (Yonge and Green Lane Commons) ext. 1409 eastgwillimbury.ca/farmersmarket [email protected] Meet local farm vendors selling seasonal fruits and vegetables, breads, and sweets. Visit our artisan vendors. Open May 24 to October 4. Thursdays only from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. 3 Georgina Farmers’ Market 20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton, (The Link) 289-264-7626 georgina.ca/events [email protected] Featuring more than 30 local artists, artisans and vendors offering a wide range of produce, meats and baked goods. Enjoy a fun-filled day with fresh local treats. Open May 20 to September 30. Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4 Hillcrest Farmers’ Market 9350 Yonge Street (at Rutherford Road) 905-591-0064 (Hillcrest Mall), Richmond Hill [email protected] Our Market has been here for 12 years with vendors selling local farm-fresh produce and eggs, baking, goat cheese, smoked meats, local honey and jams. Open May to October. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5 Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market 138 Robinson Street, Markham 905-472-2462 mainstreetmarkham.com [email protected] An award-winning market where you can find fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, preserves, flowers and much more, all while listening to live music. Open May 12 to October 6. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. FARMERS’ MARKETS CONT’D 6 Newmarket Main Street Farmers’ Market Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket newmarketfarmersmarket.com [email protected] A place to buy farm fresh produce, home-made baking, hand-made crafts and a great place to meet up with friends over breakfast or lunch. Open first Saturday in May to last Saturday in October. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7 Town of Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market 43 Church Street, (Elgin Barrow Arena), 905-884-0855 Richmond Hill ext. 220 RichmondHill.ca/FarmersMarket Bring your family and friends to the Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market for fun activities and to purchase fresh produce! There will be family entertainment, food and crafts, and activities for the children. Visiting the Farmers’ Market is a fun way to enjoy summer in our community. Open June 10 to September 30. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8 Schomberg Farmers’ Market 251 Western Ave. (off Main St.), 905-939-2151 Schomberg facebook.com/SchombergFarmersMarket [email protected] Farmers’ Market offering baked goods, organic beef and pork, vegetables, eggs, cheese, plants, pottery and wool. Open June to early October. Every other Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9 The Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market 9 Station Lane, Unionville (Next to historic Stiver Mill) unionvillestivermillmarket.com [email protected] Fruit, vegetables, meats, baking, crafts and more. Weekly entertainment, special events and Market Grill. Open June 10 to October 7. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 The Village Market 9100 Bathurst Street #1, Thornhill 416-875-4205 (Toronto Waldorf School) villagemarket.ca [email protected] First organic farmers’ market in York Region (since 1991). Featuring local organic and biodynamic farmers. Open year- round in the Toronto Waldorf School. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 11 Woodbridge Village Farmers’ Market 5020 Highway 7, Vaughan 905-851-0690 woodbridgefarmersmarket.com [email protected] The Woodbridge Village Farmers’ Market is a non-profit, volunteer- run market affiliated with the Woodbridge Agricultural Society. We believe in the importance of local agriculture, healthy food, and the environment. Our farmers are all located in or near the Greenbelt. Open June 16 to October 6. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to the fruits and vegetables listed, Ontario has a wide variety of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, maple syrup, honey and processed food products available year-round. Note: Availability dates may change by several weeks with respect to varieties and/or weather conditions. AVAILABILITY GUIDE YORK FARM FRESH PASSPORT to FRESH Collect York Farm Fresh stamps for your chance to win a full fixings Thanksgiving Harvest Basket ($250 value) More stamps equals a greater chance of winning! Collect stamps * all season long: 5 stamps = 1 entry 15 stamps = 3 entries 25 stamps = 5 entries Full card = 10 entries * Stamp provided by cashier at time of purchase. Limit of one stamp per passport per farm visit. To enter: print name below, take a photo of the stamped passport and submit at yorkfarmfresh.com/passport2018 Name:___________________________________________ Winner will be announced October 1, 2018. Full contest details are available on Facebook, facebook.com/yorkfarmfresh Spring on the farm Photo courtesy of 19th Avenue Farmer’s Market Farmers’ market Photo courtesy of Woodbridge Village Farmers’ Market Farm FRESH 2018 GUIDE MAP Farm FRESH 2018 GUIDE MAP