‘It’s the heart of your community, really’: Sackville market moves back to the park, Port Elgin to host Friday market this summer
The Sackville Farmers Market is spreading its wings for the summer. Starting this Saturday, the market will be back at the Bill Johnstone Park in Sackville.
CHMA spoke with new market manager Danielle Latour.
“We’re looking forward to being able to welcome new vendors and have a space that accommodates a whole lot more people,” says Latour. There are a number of seasonal market vendors who will be back for the summer, as well as new vendors including a cut flower seller and a lavender farm, says Latour.
Latour has been a market customer for years, and recently took over from former manager Michael Freeman. She says she’s excited to see how the market grows this summer.
The market also has a permanent location on its to-do list. Board directors Peter Hess and Kent Coates recently presented at Sackville town council, keeping their proposal for a town of Sackville multipurpose building to serve as a permanent market location on the radar.
“Our end goal is to have a larger location that’s indoors year round,” says Latour. “We’re still in talks with the town about possible multipurpose spaces, as well as other avenues that we’re looking into. It’s an ongoing project.”
Some of the vendors at Bill Johnstone this Saturday might also be participating in a new farmers market in the region.… Continue
Market updates: Sackville moves back to the park, plus Port Elgin to host Friday market
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