Kamloops Regional Farmers' Market — Attraction in Kamloops

I gave 1 star because I applied as a vendor. I applied right after the applications opened and then was told almost a month later that my product may not be chosen because there was another similar long-term vendor. I understand that, but also it is clear they pick and choose based on old membership, and that really limits new people's ability to even get into these markets and change the vendors year to year. Also, I still have not received a response, which as a farmer is extremely disrespectful. Farmers count on planting crops way before markets open. If I got an answer, a No is fine, then at least I can reassess and find other options. I found this market odd as well, because they said "has to be made within this map area" but when I visited as a patron they had people from Lillooet. Also products have to be "made, baked or grown by the vendor" this was 100% not the case in the craft section at all, lol. Its a good market as a customer, lots of variety, but not to apply as a vendor if you are new or...

The Saturday farmers market is awesome. This market punches above it's weight in terms of size and vendor variety. I had a few friends in from Vancouver who were surprised at the size and quality of the market considering Kamloops isn't a major city. In recent years, they've expanded to an additional small parking lot off 2nd Street as well.

We walk down most Saturdays to get seasonal veg. Beyond vegetables and fruit, there are also many artisan crafts and other wares. The donut/coffee stand and the smokie stand are usually hot commodities too!

If you haven't been, you should definitely check it out....

Went for the first time today and really enjoyed myself. Key take-aways: dog friendly if on leash, mostly veg and herbs at stalls - fair prices, but not cheap, small arts and crafts section in school yard - not overly unique or exciting when we visited, quite a bit of honey and other prepared food products, limited meal/food truck options, friendly vendors and community feel, not too many information or marketing booths. Nice relaxing fall Saturday morning. Only complaint was that the amateur musicial performace was pretty rough and there was nowhere to escape it, but maybe there will be better...