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It’s that time of year again, when we usher in Fall with the Danforth East Arts Fair, happening this Saturday, Sept 20th from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, Sept 21st from 10 AM to 5 PM, in East Lynn Park!

The Fair builds community by bringing together over 50 local artists and artisans, live music, kids activities and tasty treats, in an annual event you don’t want to miss!

Click Here for our Artist Directory and Map to see all the amazing artists and artisans at the Arts Fair this year!

This year we will have some delicious food vendors including Albion Hills Farm, Bhojan Gar, Borrel (Sunday only), Heavenly Sandwiches, Link Haus, Pomerosa, The Pop Stand, and Twisted Tornado!

We will also have kids activities over the two days of the Fair from The Make Station,  Nancy Lalicon, Scribble Me Silly and Mischief Makers.

Special thank you to all our wonderful sponsors who help make the event possible:  the Arts Market, Create Art Studio, Danforth East Wellness, Manzer Hair Studio, Melissa Peretti, Pegasus Studios, Karina Sadu & Co., Trust Realty Group, and Wag on the Danforth!

We are also grateful for the partnership and support of City Councillor Brad Bradford’s office.

We still need some volunteers to help  with set up/tear down and during the event – please sign up here! 

And, if you’re able, please bring donations of perishable or nonperishable food, goods or personal care items for 

See you in the park!

1. The Market

There’s something about fall that makes cooking exciting again. Perhaps it’s the earthy root vegetables and mushrooms that you can do so much with. Or the new crop of apples that crunch when you bite into them. After the hot summer, when working over a hot stove felt like a penance, it’s good to get creative again in the kitchen. The East Lynn Farmers’ Market is a great place to start.

The lineup this week…
Folk/pop duo Bailey and Nell perform their harmonies at the market this week. Bailey is an emerging songwriter who is originally from Newfoundland. His songs have remained faithful to his east coast roots but now include a nod to the city.

TheSPACE, the School of Performing Arts for the Community of East York, will be in the Kids’ Zone with pipe cleaner ballerina crafts with repurposed fabric samples, and with a tutu and ballet shoes on hand for kids to try on, too. TheSPACE is a full performing arts centre with a focus on building self esteem through the performance arts.

In the community booth, Pegasus is collecting fabric donations for their upcycling projects. Pegasus Community Project provides adults with developmental disabilities meaningful activities and community engagement to facilitate growth, dignity, and choice. Woodgreen is also back. 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.

Popup Vendors are Scawnz, known for the Pow Wow style tacos and their blanket dogs, and Charby’s Craft Sauces, makers of award-winning hot sauces and pepper jellies. Wash down your grub with a Muddy York beer, this week’s brewer.

As always, stop by the DECA booth and pick up some produce bags or have your market and neighbourhood questions answered.

2. City Planning – proposed changes to Neighbourhood Retail

https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/planning-studies-initiatives/local-neighbourhood-retail-and-services/

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.