‘There’s just nothing better:’ year-round Nanaimo market moving outdoors

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For the first time in a long time, the market will feature a cheese maker, as well as vegan and organic bakers, a jeweller and various other artisans, farmers and makers.

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Greene said every year, more people become aware of the Wednesday market, with vendors helping spread the word through their other engagements throughout the week.

“The vendors are happy at our market, they’re happy to be there and want to be there. They keep coming back, and they keep inviting others. When I started, I don’t remember how many vendors we had, but we were in a much smaller location, but now we’re bursting at the seams, at least at the perimeter.”

A big crowd is expected on Wednesday and in the weeks ahead, as more people become more connected to their food supply and a growing push to buy local.

The Cedar Farmers Market opened for the season on Sunday, May 10, with organizers saying over 5,000 people attended, comfortably beating last year’s record of 3,500.

Greene said similar increases in attendance were noted midweek as well.

“When the tariffs first hit, we saw a huge influx of customers, then it sort of levelled off. There are a lot of people who only come to the summer market. A lot of people don’t seem to realize that we’re year-round. Somehow the summer just grabs them, and they want to be there more often.”

More details on the market are available on their website.

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