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 in the West Coast 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.
- September 10, 2022 to present: Centennial Park (off 11th)
- 2019 - September 3, 2022: Welton Common (7337 Welton Street, at 2nd Ave)
- 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: West Coast 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 of 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