For real this time, it’s our third annual Bike Day! We were sad to have to cancel in August, but now we have additional guests and prizes lined up for this week!

Guests/Tables

Bicycle Mayor Alison Stewart will be hanging with us in the DECA tent from  4-6pm. Find out about the role she plays in cycling advocacy in the city. We’ll have folks from the  Friends for Life Bike Rally who will share info about their amazing ride to Montreal to raise funds to support people living with AIDS. And now we will also be joined by Danforth Kingston 4 All , local residents advocating for safer streets for everyone.

In our community tent, we’ll have Bike Brigade with Community Fridges. Let’s see how full we can fill Iain’s panniers with local food for local fridges!

We’ll also have so many prizes from local businesses to be won in the DECA Bike Safety Quiz Wheel Of Prizes and the Bike Day Draw. **

Tuneup Area

32 Spokes and friends and  Anderson’s Bicycle Company will be doing free bike checks and light tuneups.

Kids’ Zone

Woohoo! Mischief Makers will help kids decorate bikes and scooters with upcycled materials.

They will be joined by the always enthusiastic Karina Sadu Team with their own market activities.

Musician

Carly Thorne plays acoustic, indie, contemporary with an occasional country twist! She perform covers of both crowd classic favourites, as well as some unique gems, and she has a roster of originals as well.

Popup Vendors:

Blossom & Croak is a small flower grower based in Northumberland county. Emma brings fresh-cut seasonal blooms, eucalyptus and handmade dried flower wreaths and pumpkins to the market. Everything is grown and arranged with care — perfect for brightening your home, gifting to a friend, or just treating yourself to something beautiful. Swing by, check out what’s blooming, and say hi! Follow along on Instagram @blossomandcroak for a peek behind the scenes.

Wholesome DeeLights is a market fave with their all-natural nut butters and pestos. See what’s new on their Instagram at @wholesomedeelights

Brewery: Fairweather

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Wheel.Of.Prizes contributors

Silly goose -craft kit

Carters – 5x$10 gift cards

One Last Thing – candies

Red Rocket -gift card

Secret Planet – buttons

Teaching Space – sticky notes + pencils

DECA – Bike Day Bucks, assorted candy and craft/bike things

Market goodies – Danforth Bazaar smoothie, Warner fruits, Berrylicious fruits, Pop Stand treats

Bike Day Draw contributors

Anderson Bicycle Company – deluxe tuneup

Bhojan Gar -$50 Gift Card

Son-in-Law produce – assorted veggie baskets (x3)

Mischief Makers – PA Day Camp and $50 gift card

First, sorry we had to postpone Bike Day! The new date will be September 11 and we are all good to go!!

Summer has unofficially come to an end. The new school year has begun and evenings are cooler but the East Lynn Farmers’ Market will be around until October. So come by and pick up some local fall produce or a ready meal and enjoy one of the summer’s last picnics.

The lineup this week…

Rock musician, Fraz Milne, delights listeners with his colourful, eclectic songs inspired by bands like Wilco, Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix while following his own path.

Welcome once again to Create in the Kids’ tent. Create Art Studio is your community art school offering classes, workshops, camps and more for kids, teens, and adults in a welcoming environment where everyone can be creative.

The Michael Garron Hospital Foundation is hosting its inaugural East End Adventure, taking place on Saturday, October 18 at Monarch Park. This high-energy, community-driven celebration unites participants in the spirit of adventure, teamwork, and generosity, all in support of Michael Garron Hospital. Teams will navigate the vibrant streets of East Toronto, completing exciting challenges and racing toward the finish line. Then the excitement continues with a lively community festival. Stop by their booth to find out more – you can even sign up here now:  https://bit.ly/3SUe0wf

Wondering what needs to be done in the garden before the first frost? Or what can be planted now for spring colour? Master Gardeners will be at the market to answer all your gardening questions.

Borrel and Scawnz are in the park this Thursday for a quick snack or a meal. Accompany this with some of Great Lakes Brewery award-winning beers.

It’s our third annual Bike Day! Here’s what we have in the lineup:

Guests/Tables

Bicycle Mayor Alison Stewart will be hanging with us in the DECA tent from  4-6pm. Find out about the role she plays in cycling advocacy in the city. We’ll also have folks from the  Friends for Life Bike Rally who will share info about their amazing ride to Montreal to raise funds to support people living with AIDS.

In our community tent, we’ll have Bike Brigade with Community Fridges. Let’s see how full we can fill Iain’s panniers with local food for local fridges!

We’ll also have so many prizes from local businesses to be won in the DECA Bike Safety Quiz Wheel Of Prizes and the Bike Day Draw. **

Tuneup Area

32 Spokes and friends and  Anderson’s Bicycle Company will be doing free bike checks and light tuneups.

Kids’ Zone

Mischief Makers will help kids decorate bikes and scooters with upcycled materials.

Musician

Siobhan Bodrug is a singer-songwriter and recording artist from Toronto. Her soulful vocals and Indie Pop sound defy her 20 years on the planet. Look forward to her relatable storytelling and catchy original song-writing.

INSTA https://www.instagram.com/siobhanbodrugmusic/
FB https://www.facebook.com/officialsiobhanbodrugmusic
TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@siobhanbodrugmusic

Kidpreneur

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Lemonade stand!

Popup Vendors:

Mortimer Bakeshop @mortimerbakeshop

The Spice Drawer http://thespicedrawer.ca/

Brewery:

Red Tape Brewery

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Wheel.Of.Prizes contributors

Silly goose -craft kit

Carters – 5x$10 gift cards

One Last Thing – candies

Red Rocket -gift card

Secret Planet – buttons

Teaching Space – sticky notes

DECA – Bike Day Bucks, assorted candy and craft/bike things

Market goodies – Danforth Bazaar smoothie, Warner fruits, Berrylicious fruits, 

 

Bike Day Draw contributors

Anderson Bicycle Company – deluxe tuneup

Bhojan Gar -$50 Gift Card

Son-in-Law produce – assorted veggie baskets (x3)

Mischief Makers – PA Day Camp and $50 gift card

The summer shadows are getting a little longer and the season of abundance is upon us. The East Lynn Farmers’ Market is the place to pick up that sweet, just-picked corn, fresh tomatoes, blueberries and so much more!

The lineup…

In the Community tent, Woodgreen and Club Sandwich will be available to answer any questions. For more than 80 years, Woodgreen has offered more than 75 different programs for seniors, adults, youth and families that help improve the well-being of the community. Club Sandwich provides sandwiches for nine east end area missions.

Did you know that “pollen pants” is a name for the bright blobs of pollen you see on a honey bee’s hind legs after foraging? But Pollen Pants Honey is a small, family-owned apiary in Orangeville, specializing in wildflower honey. Pollen Pants Honey will be at the market this week, along with Wholesome DeeLights, bringing their small-batch goodies crafted from natural ingredients.

In the kids’ zone, kids get to play! Silly Goose is planning to bring a Gravitrax game table, similar to a marble run. Meanwhile, Pegasus Dance Studios is excited to share some fun dance themed crafts, books and activities at this week’s market. Drop by for a visit to participate and learn more about their programs. From toddlers taking their first steps to teens and seniors finding joy in movement, Pegasus Dance Studios has been in the east end of Toronto for 39 years and inspires creativity, confidence, and connection through dance and the arts.

Kidpreneur is Thready or Knot selling crochet items and handmade bracelets. A portion of profits goes to Sick Kids.

Multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter, Leanne Dixon, is at the market this week. Leanne is a one-woman band who performs covers as well as her own original music. Playing cello, guitars, keyboards, drums, she’s eclectic, energetic, interactive, and fun.

Featured brewery this week is Muddy York, family-run since 2013. Look out for Gaslight Helles Lager, their flagship beer that’s known as one of the province’s best brews.

Volunteers Needed! If you are able to help out with our annual Bike Day on August 28, please email Rebecca at green@deca.to or add your name to this signup. Students welcome!

This Thursday in East Lynn Park:

Blueberries, peaches, and corn are just some of the many local vegetables and fruits at peak deliciousness right now. The East Lynn Market was electric last week and this week promises to be no different. So bring a blanket and stay a while before you pick up your fresh produce to take home!

The lineup…

Zane Elliott, skilled guitarist, vocalist and pianist, is a hidden gem in the local music scene. His acoustic folk, country, and rock music is inspired by Gord Downie, Neil Young, and Corb Lund.

In the Kids’ Tent is the ever-popular Create Studio. Create Art Studio is your community art school offering classes, workshops, camps and more for kids, teens, and adults in a welcoming environment where everyone can be creative. This week they will be making wearable art (aka buttons!)

In the Kidpreneur tent we welcome Claire’s Creative Corner. Claire is an aspiring artist who will draw caricature pictures of popular characters on demand (Disney, Marvel, etc). A portion of her profits will go to a local food bank. Also in the tent is Fidget Factory. Fidget Factory features 3D-printed quality fidget toys, made by Henry and Kayden. You can visit their website at www.fidgetfactory.ca and follow them on Instagram @fidgetfactory23. A portion of their profits will go to Children’s Mental Health Ontario.

Master Gardeners is back in the Community tent, to answer your questions about all things green and things going yellow and brown, while 32 Spokes will give your bike the once-over with a light tuneup. Kennedy House is also on site this week. Opened in 2014, Kennedy House Youth Shelter provides emergency shelter and essential services for youth experiencing homelessness.This includes financial literacy courses, counselling and much more.

Yummy small-batch chutneys, jams and sauces producer, Keystone Preserves, is one of the pop-up vendors while Link Haus once again brings us its unique-favoured sausages.
And you know what goes really well with smoky, paprika sausage? Beer! Fairweather is our feature brewer this week.

As always, DECA is there to stamp your Market Passport, give out cloth produce bags and answer your market or neighbourhood questions. See you at the market!

The East Lynn Market has been brimming with the bounty of our farmers’ fields! Come and feast your eyes before you feast on the goodness of fresh, local produce. Corn, peaches, blueberries and much more are all in season right now. It’s well worth the trip!

The lineup…

As always, we have music to nurture our souls! Singer-songwriter Pete Eastmure is back for another appearance. The Canadian troubadour will be showcasing his folk and country tunes.

There’s music at the Kids’ Zone as well, with the Lane School of Music. Through engaging and enjoyable music lessons, this award-winning music school motivates young musicians to be confident and curious. LSM will have an “instrument petting zoo” at the market, designed to give kids the opportunity to try out the violin, guitar, ukulele and foam cello in a low stress environment. And in keeping with the musical theme this week, kids are welcome to be creative as they make their own maracas out of recycled materials.

Young entrepreneurs in the Kidpreneur tent are 100% Wellness and Falcon Crochet. 100% Wellness is selling homemade salt scrubs, with some of the proceeds going to Oceana Canada, while part of Falcon Crochet’s plushies profits go to the York Region Children’s Fund.

The East End Children’s Centre will be at the Community Booth to answer your questions about their programs. Founded by a group of local parents in 1986, EECC has two locations in the east end. South Riverdale Community Health, a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services to East Toronto, will also be sharing the booth.

Returning popups are Yappi’s with homemade Japanese fare and Bento Boxes, Link Haus with their delicious sausages. Wash it all down with a cold brew from Great Lakes Brewery.

As always, the DECA will be on hand to stamp market passports, give out produce bags and answer your market or neighbourhood questions.