Numerous farmers markets planned all summer in Mississauga

The City of Mississauga has announced a host of new farmers markets scheduled throughout the summer with the first right around the corner.

The inaugural Mississauga farmers market comes in just two days time on June 1. The local Lions Club is hosting two markets throughout the summer. First they host the Mississauga Celebration Square Market at the Civic Centre every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Their second market launches the following Sunday, June 5, at the Robert Speck Parkway and runs every Sunday thereafter from  8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Between the two Lions Club markets, Port Credit is launching their own market on June 4. They’ll be offering produce, cheese, eggs, baked goods, food and beverage, artisans and live music every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Next, the Lakeview farmers market also launches on June 5 at the Small Arms Inspection Building. It will also feature local, sustainable, organic, and artisan products and run every Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Finally, the follow week on June 9, the Erin Mills Market opens at 2520 Eglinton Ave. W. Unlike the other markets, this is an evening event running Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m featuring farmers, bakers, food producers, and food educators.

The Lakeview and Port Credit markets will also feature the return of free valet parking for bicycles.

The City offered some advice to people looking to attend including;

• Try something new
• Plan meals in advance and bring a list
• bring your own bags
• Buy the bruised fruit if you’re planning on eating it with in a day or two, and
• bring cash, preferably smaller bills and coins.

The support for Farmers markets forms part of the City’s Urban Agriculture Plan, now up for review from the public. The plan features plans to “work to encourage healthier lifestyles, empower the community to learn new skills about growing and harvesting produce and support local businesses with ties to urban agriculture.”