The market runs every Thursday 3-7, June 6 to October 17. The market is a joint venture between Farmers’ Markets Ontario (in charge of vendors/farmers) and the volunteers from the Danforth East Community Association (in charge of kids’ activities, local business/grower popups, community booths, special events like Pride and Bike Day, outreach, social media, and the market volunteer squad that keeps it all running!)
Vendors
Check the Farmers’ Markets Ontario Page for the East Lynn Market to see the list of vendors: https://www.eastlynnparkfarmersmarket.ca/
Kids’ Activities and Community Booth Signups
We love having local businesses and community organizations incorporated into our local food market! Note that most dates are full at this time, but we will put you on a waitlist if your preferred dates are not available.
Any businesses or organizations interested in running a kids’ activity at the market should fill out this form.
And any organizations wishing to use our community booth can apply using this form.
Returning this summer: The Kidpreneur Program!
Are you between the ages of 6-14 and have a cool business idea? Do you want to learn how to sell your homemade product? Then the Kidpreneur Program at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market is for you!
The Kidpreneur Program will allow kids to gain experience as vendors and sell their goods at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market in East Lynn Park.
HOW IT WORKS:
Volunteer Clifton Corbin, an author and local financial literacy advocate, will lead the Kidpreneur Program. Clifton will supervise on-site and assist the Kidpreneurs during their participation at the market.
Program participants will have their own vendor booth to sell their products on select Thursday afternoons between July and August at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market. They must stay for at least two hours to set up, starting at 3:30 a.m. and arriving at 3:15 a.m.
We ask participants to donate a portion of their profits to a charity they choose. Many businesses do this to support their local community and the issues they care about.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost to participate is $10.00.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The program is open to anyone between the ages of 6 – 14. Kids can apply on their own or in teams of 2 or 3. Parents and guardians must remain at the Market during the duration of the program.
AM I GUARANTEED A SPOT?
Unfortunately, no. We will do our best to accommodate everyone, but there are a limited number of spots available for the Kidpreneur Program at East Lynn in 2024. We will be accepting applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
After the available spots are filled, new applicants will be added to a waitlist and notified if any openings occur.
HOW TO APPLY:
Kids interested in the program are encouraged to apply by completing this form Clifton will reach out shortly! Before applying, here are a couple of questions to think about:
What do you want to sell?
What will you need to make this product?
How will you get your materials?
How much time will it take you to make it?
How much will it cost to buy your product?
Why is your product special?
Live Music
Every week we have a different musician busking at the market, representing a wide cross-section of musical genres. Questions about musician booking can be directed to yuri.mymarket@gmail.com
Volunteering
We are always looking for volunteers to help with the setup, running, and take-down of the market. Signup to volunteer at the farmers’ market : https://danfortheastcommunityassociation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=87381
Watch the DECA instagram for weekly updates!