Our start

 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.  

  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

  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