Our start
Our Founders
April 24, 1996 our first board of directors gathered to launch the Mission City Farmers Market
- Garry Allen,
- Darlene Cashmore,
- Meredith Egan,
- Brewster Kneen,
- Cathleen Kneen,
- Jacqueline Soeten,
- Leah Williams
Our first markets were held at Westcoast Express Parking Lot.
Location History
Our locations have changed over the years but not our commitment to offering our customers a wide range of local products.
- 2019 - Present: Welton Common Parking Lot
- 2017 - 2019: Mission Leisure Centre Parking Lot (Historic Agrifair Location) 7650 Grand St,
- 2007 - 2016: Mission Library Parking Lot, Lane Creek Park, Horne Street at 2nd Avenue
- 2004 - 2006: Pal’s Café Parking Lot, Welton Street at 2nd Avenue
- 2000 - 2003: Pharmasave Parking Lot, James Street at 2nd Avenue
- 1996 - 1999: Westcoast Express Parking Lot
Our Mandate; Make, Bake, Grow
Each year our Board works together to ensure our markets continue to grow and offer a local, reliable shopping experience for all our customers.
- Organize and operate a community-based farmers’ market in Mission City
- Enhance the health and economic well-being of residents in Mission and the surrounding area
- Provide regular access to high-quality, locally produced food, horticulture products and arts and crafts for consumers
- Provide a reliable outlet for vendors’ products and direct personal contact with their customers