Georgetown Farmers Market

Planning Your Visit to the Market

The Georgetown Farmers Market is a seasonal, open-air market in the heart of downtown Georgetown. Like most farmers markets in Halton Hills and across Ontario, what you find changes with the calendar. Early in the season the tables tend to hold asparagus, rhubarb, greens and seedlings for home gardens. Midsummer brings berries, sweet corn, tomatoes and peaches from nearby growers. Autumn fills the stalls with apples, squash, root vegetables and preserves. Market days, hours and the length of the season can vary from year to year, so check the market's official announcements or local town information before you set out.

Practical tips

• Arrive early for the best selection, especially for popular items like baked goods and berries, which can sell out.
• Bring reusable bags and a small cooler if you plan to buy meat, cheese or eggs and have errands afterwards.
• Carry some cash. Many vendors accept cards, but not all, and small bills make transactions quicker.
• Plan for parking. Downtown streets get busy on market mornings, so allow extra time or walk if you live nearby.
• Ask questions. Growers are usually happy to explain how their food is raised and how to store or cook it.

Faith and community at the market

For parishioners, a market morning can be a simple way to live out the call to love one's neighbour. Buying from local farmers supports families who work the land in our region, and a friendly conversation at a ministry table can be the first step for someone curious about parish life. Some families like to pick up a little extra produce to share with a neighbour who cannot get out, or to support local food bank efforts when collections are running.

If you meet parish volunteers at the market and want to learn more, you can explore our parish ministries or check the mass times so you can plan a visit to Queen of Peace in Norval on the same weekend. Updates on any upcoming outreach appear in the parish bulletin.