Nelson Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Wednesdays on Baker Street 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturdays @ Cottonwood Falls Park 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 


Do you want to be a vendor? We are accepting 2022 applications. Click below to apply!

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Farm produce, bakers, artisans, community spirit, and much more are all that make the Nelson Farmers Market the heart of our community. Our goal is to provide a market that allows community members to access healthy food and support the direct interactions between farmers and consumers. The Nelson Farmers Market operations are a means of the City of Nelson’s goal to promote and support local food sustainability

Please review the Nelson Farmers Market Vendor Handbook prior to sending your application for vending.

Applications for Market Night in Nelson 2022 are OPEN!

Baker Street will Come alive on July 29, 2022, from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Market Night in Nelson will be sure to please everyone. There will be vendors from all over British Columbia, Food Trucks, Farmers, Performers, and much more! We are accepting applications for Food Truck Vendors, Artisans, and Prepared Food and drink vendors. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2022. The status of applications will be communicated via email. 

We thank you for your interest and look forward to seeing you at our market.

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The Nelson Farmers Market Advisory Committee (NFMAC) consists of various representatives from multiple sectors in the community.

NFMAC Members 2021-2023

The committee members meet once a month to help inform and provide input on key insights, opportunities, market strategies, and trends relating to the Nelson Farmers Market. Additionally, the NFMAC will act as a source of feedback for the City of Nelson staff to help facilitate the development of policy and rule-making initiatives for a fair and efficient market.

Members are selected based on their experience and expertise. The goal is to have an advisory committee with diverse skills, knowledge and perspectives to ensure the Nelson Farmers Market will benefit from a richness of advice and guidance.

The 2021-2023 Farmers Market Advisory Committee Members:

Lawerence James - Artisan vendor 

June Mcewan - Community Member at Large 

Matthew Carr - Farm Vendor 

Jenna Thiessen - Prepared Food Vendor (missing in the picture)

Member from the Chamber of Commerce  (missing in the picture)

Ex Officio - City of Nelson Mayor, City Manager, Cultural Development Officer, City Council Member, City of Nelson Corporate Services Staff Member 

To communicate with the committee, please send an email to farmersmarket@nelson.ca