Shoppers have their choice of locally
produced veggies, honey, fresh baked
goods, poultry and elk, along with
standard Canadian brand names
like Watkins and epicure and other
direct-to-market products.
furnishing shops, and 80-seat full menu cafe. Long time
employee Diane Ramage is especially proud of the café. It is
“very unique,” she says, “we use the produce grown on-site and
serve our homemade desserts. Even the bison served is from
our own herd.” This working farm is also home to several cats,
dogs, roosters, and ... shhh … Daisy the pot-bellied pig likes to
sleep a lot.
Black currants are Kayben Farms’ signature product,
sweetened with honey from the Chinook Honey Company.
The farm also produces high quality trees, shrubs, and both
decorative and garden bedding plants. Kayben Farms are
“always growing, physically, and horticulturally,” says Garden
Centre Manager Courtney Neal. This is especially evident in
their newly developed children’s Sunshine Adventure Park and
Li’l JoJo’s concession. In late autumn the corn maze should be
ready to navigate.
Even the vendors enjoy themselves at the Farmers’ Markets
— where good food, fine arts and fun make every outing a
special occasion for the whole family. OL
Markets
Since 1994 the Alberta Farmers’ Market
Association has provided support and
direction to market managers, vendors and
sponsors. The Association stipulates that
80 per cent of the goods sold at member
markets be Albertan products. For more
information visit www.albertamarkets.com
High River Farmers’ Market
Location: Bob Snodgrass Recreation
Complex, 228 - 12 Ave SE
Hours: Thursdays from 4 - 7 p.m. until
September 24
Okotoks Kinsmen Farmers’ Market
Location: Southwest corner of
Hwy 7 & Southridge Dr.
Hours: Fridays from 4 – 7 p.m.
until September 25
Black Diamond
(Foothills Country) Market
Location: 206 Government Rd S.
Hours: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
until mid-September
Millarville Farmers’ Market
Location: Millarville Race Track, see
www.millarvile.ab.com for map
($2 parking fee)
Hours: Saturday mornings from 8: 30 a.m
– 12 noon until October 3. Christmas Market
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. November 6; 10 a.m. – 5
p.m. November 7 & 8
Kayben Farms
Location: See map at www.kayben.com
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays, and 10
a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays through September
The Saskatoon Farm
Location: See www.saskatoonfarm.com
for map.
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
year round (403) 938-6245
SHOPPING TIPS: Bring your own
shopping bags as well as cash for
purchases. Most vendors do not accept
credit cards, debit cards or cheques and
ATMs may not be accessible.
