Metchosin Farmers' Market — Local services in Metchosin

This is a great little market featuring local crafts, produce and baking. This market usually runs from May to October, but has been extended to December 1st 2020 because covid-19 has made indoor markets inoperable for the short-term. Pets on a leash are okay, and only 50 people are allowed in the market space at a time, with volunteers monitoring the amount of people. It is not particularly crowded, and people tend to do the circuit of the market quickly because it's not a huge market. You will only have to wait about 5 or 10 minutes if you have to line up at all. It's open from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Sundays. There is also a fish and chip truck that makes excellent fish and chips. They are well worth it, unless you are too full after scarfing down a six pack of cinnamon buns from one of the local...

A ton of produce with very kind vendors! There isn't a lot of apparel at this farmers market, it's mostly food. There was a fresh sausage sandwich vendor who my friend adored! He told her his life story and made amazing sausages. The music was pleasant but seemed disorganized as one man went on a political rant only to be shut down by the guitarist, it was very awkward and it was unclear if they even knew each other. A woman also dragged a dog when it got in her way when the owners weren't looking. Not the most peaceful environment...

Small farmers market with some crafts. Some local farmers and some crafts. There is local.honey for sale as well as lavender and some products made.from lavender. Used books available at a buck each. There is a local sausage on a bun available and local entertainment. Produce runs a bit expensive but it is far fresher than the local grocery stores. I find local farmers markets and their produce are well worth the cost for the freshness...