Stratford and District Agricultural Society — Local services in Stratford

We enjoy the Saturday morning market. We live the whole wheat bread from one vendor who grows the wheat, mills it and bakes it into bread. And it tastes so good!!!

We also get our local fruits and veggies their, plus flowers (both fresh cut and perennials). Sometimes we get the whole chickens. So much bigger than the grocery store variety. Great for stuffing and roasting.

In addition to the foods, there are also vendors with various handmade goods - knitted items, jewellery, etc.

In the summer, there are more vendors outside, along with an Apple fritter foodtruck (who also sells deep fried Mars bars).

A fun place to spend an hour.

In addition to the market, you can also play bingo, sports in the arenas, special events like the home and garden shows, etc.

A large, newer complex. Clean...

Bought peaches, prune plumbs, strawberries and red plumbs from an outdoor vendor on the market. We brought them to our hotel in Stratford and immediately tried them. Peaches had almost no flavor and no juice tasted like a starchy paste. Some of the prune plumbs had similar overripe/not fresh taste. Strawberries and red plumbs were excellent. We generally do better at our supermarket, but at a much lower price. I would like to support local Ontario farmers, but I have a feeling that I have been taken...

The Saturday market is a compelling reason to buy locally. Perth County is the Pork Capital of the world, demonstrated by great shops and bargain prices. In summer the local fruit and vegetables are unsurpassed. There is a tiny but terrific seafood stall. Honey, maple syrup, fresh bread and on and on. There is even a quick breakfast sold by a couple of guys who serve bacon and sausage on a bun - and coffee is at hand. It is my first stop every...