Lakefield Farmers’ Market Opens for the 2025 Season on May 15

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market returns for another vibrant season on Thursday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, behind the Lakefield Arena, 20 Concession Street.

Visitors can look forward to shopping from a wide selection of their favourite vendors offering fresh produce, home baking, locally raised meats, artisan goods, preserves, flowers, and more. The market is a celebration of community and Canadian-made products, supporting local growers, makers, and small businesses from right here in the Kawarthas!

Lakefield Farmers’ Market

The 2025 season features a vibrant lineup of returning vendors, including:

• A1 Gluten Free Gals

• Bobcaygeon Brewing Company

• Buns & Sweets

• Carolina Coffee

• Cedar Grove Organic Farm

• Grandma Needled It

• Jen’s Home Baking

• Jess’s Kitchen

• LaMesita Restaurante

• Leahy Stock Farm

• Madrigal Gardens

• McLean Berry Farm

• Ontario Cheese Union

• Otonabee Apiary

• Pillitteri Estates Winery

• Purple Tongue Hot Sauce

• The Jam Cupboard

• Wagner Maple Products

• Washburn Island Soaps

• Yellow House Bees

New to the market this year are Kawartha Lakes Flower Farm and Mr. & Mrs. Perogie, adding even more variety to the market experience.

In addition to weekly vendors, the market will welcome pop-up vendors throughout the season, including: Brad’s Knife Sharpening, Otonabee River Craft Co., Selwyn Makerspace, The Doggery, Juniper’s Wild Apothecary, and Munchies Gourmet Kettlecorn. (Check the market website for scheduled appearances.)

Opening Day festivities on May 15 will include a visit from Shifting Gears and B!KE: The Community Bike Shop, in partnership with PTBO GreenUP. Market visitors can take part in the May Challenge, learn more about sustainable travel, and enjoy free bike tune-ups and giveaways.

Live music from local buskers will add to the market’s welcoming atmosphere every week, making it a lively and engaging spot to shop, connect, and enjoy the community.

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market would like to thank its 2025 sponsor, RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern Realty, for their dedicated support and commitment to local community initiatives.

The market runs every Thursday from May 15-October 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Shoppers are also invited to a special Mother’s Day Market on Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beside The Village Inn, 39 Queen Street in Downtown Lakefield.

For more information, visit www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.ca or follow @lakefieldfarmersmarket on social media.

Shop local. Shop fresh. Shop Canadian.