Lion’s Head Farmers’ Market Opens For 2023 Season

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Local resident Suzie King was out early to buy fresh vegetables at the Farmers’’ Market opening day on May 20th, 2023.
By Joanne Rodgers, Bruce Peninsula Press

Described as an exhilarating brisk morning where one could not go wrong wearing winter hats and mitts, the community turned out to support their local producers and to stock up on fresh seasonal vegetables and their favorite products on opening day May 20th.

The Lion’s Head Farmers’ Market, a popular spot to get fresh vegetables, baked goods and a range of locally produced products, has many of the long-time favorite vendors returning for the season, as well as some new vendors. There are 36 full-time and occasional vendors participating for the 2023 season.

Charlene Jordan, Manager of Lion’s Head Farmers’ Market with Russell Miners of Miners’ Maple Products.
Micheal Rouse and Peter van Ryn from Woolwaterneedle participated in the Farmers’’ Market last year for the first time as occasional vendors, they enjoyed it so much they are back as full-time vendors for the 2023 season.
L-R: Graham Thomas from Ravenstar, and his assistant Aria Thomas, were serving up savory pies and desserts, well-known offerings from an earlier incarnation – the Harvest Moon Bakery. Local resident Cat Henderson stands nearby ready to make her purchase.
L-R: Megan Franken of FrankenFarm Seed Co with shopper Brenda Langlois. Young garlic, greenhouse -grown lettuce and rhubarb and seeds were available for purchase.
L-R: Chef Rob Klunder, Molly Klunder and Mark Klunder of “The Coconut Bankers Ball – Its a Wrap” food booth was serving up grilled sandwiches and wraps on order.
Vendors Katy and Matt Stroud of Crust and Crackle were back for their second year with freshly baked artisanal bread.
Sarah Riemer and Paula Castellan of the North Bruce Candle Company showcasing their 100% soy candles.
Random Ranch Alpacas, with socks, insoles and other products made with Alpaca fibre.
David and Tallie are back this year with their yummy tarts and cookies and now their bottled brownies.
Tagwerk: a popular booth for craft beer.
Omas Goodness Sugar Cookies returns as an occasion vendor to the Lion’s Head Farmers’ Market, with a full assortment of cookies.
Jordan Woodturning – a market regular.
L-R Martha McLay, Reagan Taylor, Rachel Mclay, Jamie Taylor, first time vendors to the summer Farmers’ Market, selling a range of lavender products such as dried lavender bundles, tea, oils, sugar scrubs and linen spray.

For the opening weekend, there was fresh lettuce and other seasonal produce, heritage seeds, cut flowers and arrangements. Fresh artisan bread and freshly brewed coffee was available. Those looking for sweet treats could indulge themselves with butter tarts, brownies, cookies, squares, scones, fruit pies and hand-made chocolates. Savory pastries and quiches were also available. There was craft beer, maple syrup, BBQ sauces, marinades and honey. Other specialty products include soaps, pottery, woodturning items, lavender products, soy candles, socks and yarn made from Alpaca fibre, jewelry, handmade felt items and artworks.

A new food vendor “The Coconut Bankers Ball – Its a Wrap” offered gourmet grilled sandwiches, freshly cooked to order. Chef Rob was busy serving up sausage and egg on a bun and bacon and egg flatbread wrap for hungry patrons enjoying breakfast at the market.

The Market Band was back, to the delight of market goers. The Band’s tent is located just outside the Market near the Outdoor Canadiana Muskoka Lounge. Patrons can enjoy various genres of music, while chatting with friends and relatives and/or enjoying breakfast or snacks purchased at the market.

The Market will be open every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend, at “the beach” in and next to the beach pavilion in Lion’s Head from 9 a.m. until noon and on the long weekends until 1 p.m..

For more information visit https://www.lionsheadfarmersmarket.com/ or check out their facebook page for the latest updates

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