SATURDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PENINSULA’S FINEST!
See you here every Saturday June 6 – Oct 10
The next market is on SATURDAY, AUGUST 29th
We’ve reached the stage of summer when there’s more availability of wonderful fresh food than there is kitchen to hold it, so indulge, preserve, share! It’s a wonderful thing!
We’re almost at the end of August, and, yes, the days are getting shorter, but the harvest is getting bigger. We’re seeing the first of the winter squashes even as we revel in the best of the watermelons and cantaloupes and plums. Apples and pears are plentiful, as are tomatoes and greens and peppers of every colour. Baloo Bear will be back with all the cookies and bread you missed last week, and we’re welcoming SOFIART, a new (to us!) artist working in acrylics and mixed media.
RICHARD THE SCOUSER is back to entertain us with rock and roll from every era!
BEYOND THE CURB is set up every week to provide recycling collection as a way to increase recycling convenience for residents for materials that are not collected at the curb, specifically styrofoam and flexible plastic. This program makes it easy to be part of the solution, and we’re delighted to provide the space and encouragement to make it a success!
We’re excited that the market is now part of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets Nutrition Coupon Program. This program is a healthy eating initiative that supports farmers’ markets and strengthens food security across British Columbia. They’ll have a small table set up at the market with additional information.
North Saanich Farm Market
THE NEXT MARKET IS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29th
9:30-12:00
10990 WEST SAANICH ROAD
This Week At the Market
This Week’s Vendors
Here’s a list of vendors for our August 22nd market
Appy Hour
- Appy Hour
Selling cowboy candy marinated olives (candied jalapeno olive that is sweet but very mildly spicy) and smoked olives with truffle oil.
Baloo Bear Bakery
- Baloo Bear Bakery
Cookies and other treats; you don’t want to miss out!
Captain Pete’s Wild BC Products
- Captain Pete’s Wild BC Products
Fish & Seafood – BC Spot Prawns wild caught Salmon.
Headwind Farm
- Headwind Farm
Growing veggies at the Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture.
Kildara Farms
- Kildara Farms
Look for scallions, beets, parsley, and the usual spicy bagged salad mixes.
Lena Lily Farm
- Lena Lily Farm
Growing certified organic produce on McTavish Road.
Mamma Musey Pierogi
- Mamma Musey Pierogi
Offering 2 dozen different flavours using locally sourced ingredients.
Nancy Wood Designs
- Nancy Wood Designs
Sourcing natural fibres for my hats using cotton and Linen fabrics.
Raincoast Wood Turnings
- Raincoast Wood Turnings
Beautiful hand-made wooden art – from cutting boards to urns.
RB Essentials
- RB Essentials
Featuring rope bowls, bowl and plate cozies, scrunchies, coffee sleeves from cotton.
Regrowth Mushrooms
- Regrowth Mushrooms
Specialty mushroom farmers on Vancouver Island.
Thatch Creek Farm
- Thatch Creek Farm
North Saanich produce, sustainably grown following organic principles. Tended by young farmers with your health in mind.
Find out more about our vendors – and follow them on social media – by clicking here.
Interested in being a vendor at North Saanich Farm Market in 2026? Either for the full season or select Saturdays? Visit our Vendor Application page to find out all about being a vendor, and to fill in our application form.
Performing This Week
August 22: Charlie Burton
This Season’s Music Line-Up
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August 22 | Charlie Burton
A veteran performer in venues across the country, Charlie combines a variety of vocal and guitar styles into a diverse repertoire of original and cover songs, reflecting jazz, folk, pop, and blues influences.
August 29 | Richard the Scouser
A one man band with custom backing tracks providing vintage “Rock & Roll” of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s & beyond.
Sept 5 | An&Ben
Third time around this season for the popular duo and their breathtaking harmonies.
Sept 12 | The Haven
This electrifying band seamlessly blends the timeless allure of oldies, the raw energy of rock & roll, and the creative spark of their original compositions, creating an experience that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Sept 19 | Fred Chester
Fred is a musical Snowbird who has entertained folks from Saskatchewan to Arizona and all the way back here to the Island. He takes the stage this fall to offer up his one man show blending Rock and Country favourites from the golden years.
Sept 26 | JR and the Bad OX Band
JR and the Bad OX Band is the result of living three quarters of a century and finally finding his life’s passion.
Oct 3 | Dean Wolfe
Known for his passionate acoustic and electric guitar work both on nylon and steel stringed guitars, Dean sings and performs with a stage presence defined by its warmth and broad appeal.
Oct 10 | Water in the Crawl Space
The bookend finish to the season by a market favourite. Come out, tap your feet, and have a great time.
The Community Table
August 29th: HEAVY MEADOW on Downey Road will be bringing Julia’s magnificent bouquets and her hand-printed market bags, along with pears, peppers and otther treats. VAL’S GALETTES will be dropping off a variety of fruit galettes and dark chocolate-seedy florentines; Gord’s veggies will be available We’re also happy to provide the opportunity for people craving Little Maple’s garlic salt, spicy chutney, and blackberry and chive vinegars to access them while Stephen is recuperating. And we’ll have more SILVER RILL CORN available!
Growing Home
Items of interest from around the peninsula:
