Upcoming Events & What’s New
We plan special events throughout the year to celebrate different holidays and special occasions. Check below for market news and upcoming event information.
Vendor Verification Process
Our vendors Made, Baked, and Grew it for you. And now we are the first market with a third-party verification process, so you can be confident that the products you’re buying really are supporting the artisans, bakers, cooks, and farmers who produced them.
Easter Weekend at OSFM
Celebrate Easter at the Farmers' Market on March 30 from 8am - 3pm! Join us for a festive event - filled with giveaways, fresh produce, artisan goods, and more! Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to win exciting prizes. Mark your calendars and hop on over for a...
St. Patrick’s Day Activities at OSFM
Feeling Lucky Farmers’ Market - Saturday, March 16 Mark your calendars for a lucky farmers’ market day! Saturday, March 16, we'll have live entertainment and some other family fun activities to check out. Plus our 140 vendors with something green, festive beer and...
Family Day Weekend Activities at OSFM
Join us for some family-friendly fun this Family Day weekend Comic and Cartoon Workshop as a Writing Strategy! New to the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, there are two workshops every Saturday. Located in an ideal environment for creative storytelling and comics...
Check Out Our Indigenous-Designed Logo
We are so excited to share our Indigenous-inspired logo created by local artist, Conrad Plews! His inspiration for the logo came from his grandmother's beadwork and art. Conrad took elements from the original logo, and infused aspects that reflect his Cree/Metis...
Recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we have organized a special Market Day to recognize and support our Indigenous community! Join us next Saturday, September 30th, for a drum ceremony, live music, local artists, and community organizations....
40th Anniversary Block Party!
40th AnniversaryBlock Party July 28 + 29, 2023 It's our 40th Anniversary, and we're celebrating in style- 80s style! Join us for a two-day block party to party like it's 1983 as we celebrate 40 years in the community! This milestone event kicks off with a licensed...
Free Bag February!
This month is Free Bag February! It's our way of saying Thank You for shopping local and supporting us. Every Saturday, we're giving away reusable bags to market customers who spend a minimum of $25 with our vendors! Here's how it works: 1. Shop the Market and spend...
Make Your Friday Festive at OSFM
We're open for a special Friday market, and you're invited! Can you believe it's already December?😧 Neither can we! That means there are only four Market Days left in 2022. And since Christmas Eve is on a Saturday, we've decided to do things a bit differently this...
OSFM Vendor Gift Guide
Get inspired and find great local gifts for everyone on your list with the OSFM Gift Guide! The art of gifting doesn't always come naturally. Luckily, we created an inclusive, abundant gift guide featuring goods from local makers, bakers, growers, distillers, and...
Festive Farmers’ Markets at OSFM
We're so excited to bring you FIVE Festive Farmers' Markets this holiday season! Starting November 26th, the OSFM halls will be decked, and our fresh-cut Christmas tree illuminated. We're your holiday season one-stop shop for everything you need on the table and under...