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Naramata Community Market coming back with fresh ideas

Market under new direction

The Naramata Community Market will be opening up this summer with a fresh take, with the NaramataSlow Society bringing the farmers market back with a new location.

Set to launch Wednesday, June 2, the past six months have had dedicated “Slow” members Dawn Lennie, Rene Mehrer, and Jacquie Carlson laying the groundwork for a newly imagined market.

Focusing on the farmer’s market principles of “make it, bake it, grow it”, the goal is to showcase a variety of in-season fruits and vegetables and locally made food products, as well as convenience meals, snacks and locally crafted goods.

“Our aim is to create a uniquely Naramatian market. In addition to local farmers, we are calling on all Naramata-based green thumbs, artists, makers, bakers and even kids with a side hustle to populate our community market. We are open to co-operative approaches and out-of-the-box thinking,” Dawn Lennie, member of the Naramata Slow said in a press release.

The market plan is to encourage community and tradition while offering a schedule of weekly community events. Even the crowd-pleasing “cherry pit spit” will return, if COVID approved.

The 2021 lineup is looking at some new additions, including a formal commitment from the Okanagan Seed Savers. “The passionate group that supports local seed saving, seed diversity, growing and education, will be bringing focused tastings and teachings to our village” NaramataSlow organizer, Jacquie Carlson said.

The Naramata Community Market will operate every Wednesday from June 2 through Sept. 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Setting up shop at Manitou Beach Park, the market is ‘an ideal option for after-work shopping and take-out dining.’

Naramata’s famous local beach is wheelchair accessible, offers ample parking and brand new washroom facilities.

All COVID best practices will be firmly in place and well-enforced, ensuring a safe and fun experience for all.

Anyone interested in hosting a table, volunteering or being involved in this year’s market can find out more information by emailing [email protected] to collaborate.

Follow Naramata Slow on Facebook and Instagram for updates or visit NaramataSlow.com.



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