Write and tell me about the flea markets, farmers markets and swap meets in your town.

Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market – The Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market Association (BVFMA) was established in 1996. It operates a market at the Central Park Building parking lot at 1425 Main St. (at the corner of Highway 16) on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm from Mothers’ Day weekend in May to the end of September. Secretary/Treasurer: Megan D’Arcy – Phone: 250.846.9854 – Email: mdarcy@uniserve.com http://www.bvfarmersmarket.com/index.html 

Special Dates for 2012 season: June 23 – Aboriginal Day, July 7 – Kids Day, August 11 – Seniors Day & September 8 – Garlic Day

Cranbrook Farmers’ Market – The Cranbrook Farmer’s Market is proud to announce a Special Spring Market, to be held on Saturday, May 26th, from 10 am until 3 pm at the Cranbrook Curling Rink. The 2012 Market Season has also been set, with 16 Saturday markets to be held from June 23rd until October 6th. Saturday markets for the Summer Season (June 23rd until September 1st) will run from 9 am until 1 pm. Saturday Markets for the Fall Season (September 8th until October 6th) will run from 10 am until 1 pm. We will also host 4 Wednesday evening markets during the summer months, on July 11th, 25th, and August 8th and 22nd, in Rotary Park, from 5 pm until 8:30 pm. Market Manager, Erna Jensen-Shill: Phone: 250.427.9360 http://www.cranbrookfarmersmarket.com/ E-mail: manager@cranbrookfarmersmarket.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Creston Farmers’ Market – 1403 Erickson Rd Creston, British Columbia V0B 1G1 Sun March 07, 2010 – Sat December 11, 2010 – A dynamic blend of vendors offering fresh quality produce, organic fruits and vegetables and tasty home-baked goods. Also an exciting array of arts and crafts and unique locally made products. In season fresh cut flowers and delicious grapes and berries. Enjoy tasty treats and local entertainment, all from the beautiful Creston Valley.

Creston Saturday Market – For the 2012 season, it looks like we’ll be running: May – September, every Saturday from 8am – 12pm at Millennium Park (corner of 16th Ave and Cedar st) October – December 15 (or 22nd), every Saturday from 10am – 2pm at Morris Flowers and Garden Centre (1403 Erickson st).
A dynamic blend of vendors offering fresh quality produce, organic fruits and vegetables and tasty home-baked goods. Also an exciting array of arts and crafts and unique locally made products. In season fresh cut flowers and delicious grapes and berries. Enjoy tasty treats and local entertainment, all from the beautiful Creston Valley.

Dawson Creek Farmers Market – Dawson Creek Co-Op Mall Parking Lot Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 4H9 Sat May 01, 2010 – Sat October 02, 2010 – Come visit the Dawson Creek Farmers Market in Northern British Columbia. Meet the vendors who make, bake or grow your products. We have a wide variety of fresh fruits & vegetables & much more!

Dunster Farmers Market – Dunster Community Hall Dunster, British Columbia V0J 1J0 The first winter market will be Saturday, November 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.A bowl of soup and a sandwich is a steal of a deal for $5. As always there will be yummy desserts from our local bakers. It is a good chance to visit and keep up on all the local news over the long winter months. Plus it is a good fund-raiser for the community hall. We hope to see you all there Saturdays from now until Easter (with a break at Christmas). If you would like to make soup or goodies or for more information, contact Karen Shaw at 968 4331..

Farmers & Artisan Market – 10th Avenue N Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0 Wed June 23, 2010 – Wed September 01, 2010 – Visitors to the Golden Farmers’ Market will find a selection of fresh fruits & vegetables from several local growers. Artisans’ wares include pottery, soaps, jewellery, art photography, woodwork & more. Locally produced honey is a popular choice for market-goers. Artisan breads & home made pies are another favourite. The smell of hotdogs with fried onions in the air & the sounds of live music all add to the deliciousness & fun of the Market every Wednesday in the summer.

Farmers Market – Revelstoke Community Centre Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0 Sat May 01, 2010 – Sat December 18, 2010 – Revelstoke’s market is the place to be on Saturday mornings! Downtown’s Grizzly Plaza, surrounded by heritage buildings interspersed with views of snow covered peaks, comes alive with colourful awnings, crowds of people & a vibrant market atmosphere. Takes place May to October & December too.

Fort St. James Farmers Market – Fort St. James, British Columbia V0J 1P0 Sat May 01, 2010 – Sat September 04, 2010 – Our increasingly popular market is enjoying its 11th season. With beautiful Stuart Lake as the backdrop, you will find farm products, baking, preserves, plants & handcrafted items such as benches, chairs & more.

Fort St. John Farmers’ Market – North Peace Arena Fort St. John, British Columbia
V1J 4J1 Sat May 01, 2010 – Sat December 18, 2010 – Visit the Fort St. John Farmers’ Market to sample a wide variety of locally grown, fresh & wholesome foods direct from the grower.

Golddiggers Flea Market 4444 Lakelse Ave.,  Terrace, BC (250) 638-7943 We carry a assortment of products from used goods such as antique furniture, kitchen and household goods, Army issued surplus, used books, Elvis, Betty Boop, john Deere collectibles. G-unit, Shady, body jewellery, knives and swords, DVD’s $5., VHS movies $1

Golden Farmers’ Market – Golden Winter Farmers’ Market 2012 – Where – Mount 7 Rec Plex When – Last Saturday of the month. Please note new winter market hours. (formerly 10:am to 2:00pm). Coming Up! Musician du jour (drum roll please) . . . Dave Whyte

On behalf of the vendors we would like to say thank you to the many faithful customers who came to the winter markets. We also would like to thank Dan at Golden McDonalds for supplying complimentary coffee all season. We appreciate the donations of new and gently used books from folks. Check out the recently added books at the used-book table. The Farmers’ Market is planning to continue the used-book fundraiser throughout the summer market. Coffee donations and proceeds from the used-book fundraiser this winter market season go towards Sydney Mitchell’s medical fund.

Caleb View Farm (Lynda Kirchhoffer) as a customer appreciation will be offering a free ‘mupcake’ to go with McDonald’s coffee to everyone who stops by her booth. Also, one time only, she’ll have huckleberry jam for sale.

• Kaycrafts (Kay Nagao) Customers will be given a free "Thank You" gift with a purchase of $5.00 or more.
• Canyon Creek Pottery (Lee Bedford) is having a free pottery raffle for folks who stop by her booth.
• Apple Island (Kathy Lind) is offering a free lip balm with purchases over $10.
• Patty’s Greenhouse (Patty Nickisch) is having a free raffle for a Herb Planter.

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Hall Street Local Market – Baker & Hall Streets Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4H6 Wed June 02, 2010 – Wed September 29, 2010 The Hall Street Local Market is held Wednesdays, June to September, 9:30 am-3:00 pm.

Hazelton Farmers’ Market – Hwy 62 Hazelton, British Columbia V0J 1Y0 Sat May 15, 2010 – Sat October 02, 2010 – Come check out our home made & home grown goodies.

Invermere Farmers Market – Downtown Invermere, British Columbia V0A 1K0 Sat June 26, 2010 – Sat September 04, 2010 – Invermere Farmers’ Market is a colourful downtown Market on 2 closed streets. Something for everyone. All items handcrafted or grown. Musicians most market days. Go to the market in the morning & to the beach in the afternoon.McBride Farmers Market – Village Park McBride, British Columbia V0J 2E0 Fri June 04, 2010 – Fri September 24, 2010 – Visit the McBride Farmers Market this summer on Fridays, 12pm – 3pm.

Nakusp Farmers Market – Downtown Nakusp, British Columbia V0G 1R0 Sat May 01, 2010 – Sat October 23, 2010 – Every Saturday from May to Oct, downtown on 5th Ave.

New Denver Friday Market – Corner Of 6th St & Kildare St New Denver, British Columbia V0G 1S0 Fri June 04, 2010 – Wed September 01, 2010 – In the heart of New Denver, this gem of a market spreads out on the grass amongst fruit trees & flower gardens, beneath shady maples. We feature locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruit, herbs & perennials. The market features artisans from all over the Kootenays.

Prince George Farmers’ Market – Corner Of 3rd Ave And George St Prince George, British Columbia V2N 4T6 Sat May 01, 2010 – Sat October 09, 2010 – This open-air market is surrounded by rose bushes, trees & gardens as a backdrop, with stairs & benches for sitting. All goods for sale are grown or crafted locally, it is a true source of local produce & merchandise.

Rossland Mountain Market – Queen St & Columbia Ave Rossland, British Columbia V0G 1Y0 Sat July 03, 2010 – Sat October 30, 2010 – Come check out the goodies at the Rossland Mountain Market!

Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market – 4600 Block Davis Terrace, British Columbia V8G 3Z9 Sat May 01, 2010 – Wed October 06, 2010 – Everything at the Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market is home-grown, homemade & home-baked. Coming here on a Saturday morning is the social thing to do. Think of it as a community living room.

NEW South Enderby Flea Market - We open April 1st of every year and close by Oct 15th. Open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to whenever the vendors want to close. Right now our sign says 5:00 p.m. There is a wide variety of items being sold. Antiques, clothing, (new and used) books,(new and used) pellet guns, Rada knives, Avon. One food vendor selling bannock. Still to come fruit and vegetables. Of course there is way more than I could possibly list. Contact Rosanna Stamberg rosannastamberg@hotmail.ca

NEW The Fleas Knees – The market takes place usually the first weekend of the month in 100 Mile House – the next ones are June 3 and July 8. The June 3 market will be at the 100 Mile Agriplex, on Airport Road. Admission is free, and tables are $20 each. We welcome home-based businesses, vendors of new and used goods, crafts and artisan work.
We aim to hold the markets outside in the summer and inside through the winter months.
We will accept food vendors only if they have their own liability insurance and follow the provincial rules regarding food sales. The organizers can be reached at 250-395-3006. Our website is: www.facebook.com/TheFleasKnees 

Third Avenue Market – 3rd Ave Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 1K2 Thu May 06, 2010 – Thu September 09, 2010 – Come check out the goodies at the Third Avenue Market in Prince Rupert!

Vanderhoof Farmers’ Market – Riverside Park Vanderhoof, British Columbia V0J 3A1 Thu July 15, 2010 – Thu October 07, 2010 – Come check out the home baked, grown & made goodies at the Vanderhoof Farmers’ Market.

Winlaw Farmers’ Market – Hwy 6, Spicer Centre Winlaw, British Columbia V1N 2N8 Sun May 30, 2010 – Sun September 19, 2010