Vendors and friends - By category
Shown below is a listing, by category, of vendors, community groups, and musicians who are currently signed up for the 2025 season. This list will grow as we get closer to the market opening date of June 10th. You can also get the list alphabetically.
This page is organized by category. Click on one of the categories below, or scroll down the page. Note that some vendors may appear under several categories if the products they are providing cover several categories.
Legend:
- Regular A vendor who will, exceptional circumstances aside, be at the market every Tuesday.
- Occasional A vendor who will be at the market some but not all Tuesdays.
- Next= The date when this vendor is next scheduled. If "n/a" then they are not currently scheduled.
- → Indicates a vendor who is scheduled to be at the next market.
- *R* Indicates a rain-sensitive vendor who may not be at the marked when scheduled if rain is in the forecast.
- [FB] Link to the vendor's Facebook page.
- [Inst] Link to the vendor's Instagram page.
- [X] Link to the vendor's X (formerly Twitter) page.
- [Web] Link to the vendor's web page.
Links to categories:
- Produce
- Bread and baked goods
- Prepared food and beverages
- Preserves, condiments, tea, spices
- Crafters and artisans
- Live music
- But wait - there's more!
Produce
→Elmbrook Acres (regular; next = June 10) - We offer fresh in season produce as well as prepared goods from produce grown on our farm.
→Fancy's Fungi (regular; next = June 10) [Inst] - Fancy’s Fungi offers spray free gourmet mushrooms varieties such as Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Oyster mushrooms, as well as various dried and medicinal mushroom products.
→Farmer Dave's Fungarium (regular; next = June 10) [Inst] - Dive into a world of exquisite flavours with Farmer Dave’s Fungarium—where our passion for mushroom cultivation meets gourmet excellence! Our locally grown mushrooms promise to transform your culinary creations with rich, earthy tones and unmatched freshness. Whether you're a chef in a bustling kitchen or a home cook seeking to elevate your dishes, Farmer Dave’s Fungarium offers a diverse selection of premium mushrooms that will captivate your taste buds and inspire your inner gourmet. Experience the extraordinary, one delicious bite at a time!
→Fogarty's Market Garden (regular; next = June 10) [FB] [Inst] - Fogarty's is a suburban fruit and vegetable farm located in Hammonds Plains, N.S. We sell our produce from our solar powered bus Shirley, the first of its kind in Canada and likely all of North America. Fogarty's focus is on providing affordable, high quality, ultra-local fresh food, grown sustainably through organic practices and a holistic approach.
→No Bananas Yet Farmstead (regular; next = June 10) [FB] [Inst] - Welcome to No Bananas Yet Farmstead, where we grow most of the ingredients in our products…but no bananas yet! We are located in West Hants, NS, specializing in all things garlic plus small batch production of preserves. You will be able to find raw garlic, garlic spices, plus jams and jellies at our table. Drop by for a taste testing!
Bread and baked goods
→Boutique Eatery (regular; next = June 10) [Inst] - Our food toppings provide a fun way to bring any dish to life. We also make delicious gluten free baked goods.
→Love of My Life Bakery (regular; next = June 10) [FB] [Inst] - Classic baked goods, made fresh at the LOML homestead! Count on LOML to find your favourite kind of cookie, the flakiest butter tart, a big, soft cinnamon bun and the fluffiest dinner rolls.
→The Grateful Baker (regular; next = June 10) [FB] [Inst] - The Grateful Baker is a small home-based baking business in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia, specializing in small batch, made to order homestyle baked goods.
Prepared food and beverages
→Amina's Syrian Kitchen (regular; next = June 10) - Delicious freshly prepared Syrian and Turkish cuisine!
→Egyptian Cuisine Ltd (regular; next = June 10) - Egyptian Cuisine Ltd features Egyptian spices, Egyptian wraps, Egyptian Lasagna, Egyptian Chicken Curry, Egyptian VG Samosa, Falafel, Baqlawa, tart lemon, date square, chocolate cake, fresh lemon and mint juice, smooth mango, Zaatar (natural herbs) with cheese, Karkadie (kind of flowers that makes a useful drink), Egyptian mixed herb that makes hot drink and Egyptian white honey.
→Elmbrook Acres (regular; next = June 10) - We offer fresh in season produce as well as prepared goods from produce grown on our farm.
→Lauren Bowen Salsa (regular; next = June 10) - Cilantro, jalapenos, and tomatoes, oh my! This Fresh salsa will have you scrambling for more, and finding ways to eat it with more than just chips. Fresh salsa is a refreshing snack that screams summer time. This salsa is made fresh with lots of cilantro, an appropriate amount of onion, some jalapenos for some heat, and lime juice for that citrus tang. Cilantro lovers LOVE this salsa. Does cilantro taste like soap to you? That's ok! We know genetics are at play here and don't worry, we have you covered, we also make a cilantro free version for those with the soapy cilantro gene. Do you like your salsa HOT? We make a version with scotch bonnets instead of jalapenos for those of you who like to really feel the heat. Come try this salsa and pick up a jar for the week, you won't be disappointed.
Preserves, condiments, tea, spices
→Boutique Eatery (regular; next = June 10) [Inst] - Our food toppings provide a fun way to bring any dish to life. We also make delicious gluten free baked goods.
→Egyptian Cuisine Ltd (regular; next = June 10) - Egyptian Cuisine Ltd features Egyptian spices, Egyptian wraps, Egyptian Lasagna, Egyptian Chicken Curry, Egyptian VG Samosa, Falafel, Baqlawa, tart lemon, date square, chocolate cake, fresh lemon and mint juice, smooth mango, Zaatar (natural herbs) with cheese, Karkadie (kind of flowers that makes a useful drink), Egyptian mixed herb that makes hot drink and Egyptian white honey.
→No Bananas Yet Farmstead (regular; next = June 10) [FB] [Inst] - Welcome to No Bananas Yet Farmstead, where we grow most of the ingredients in our products…but no bananas yet! We are located in West Hants, NS, specializing in all things garlic plus small batch production of preserves. You will be able to find raw garlic, garlic spices, plus jams and jellies at our table. Drop by for a taste testing!
Crafters and artisans
→Backyard Boutique (regular; next = June 10) [Inst] - Handmade Wild Bird Seed, Cylinders and Feeders! Bring the beauty of nature to your backyard with our premium handmade wild bird seed, seed cylinders and feeders. Our bird seed is a carefully crafted blend of natural, high-quality ingredients designed to attract a wide variety of wild birds. Each batch is hand-mixed to ensure consistency and freshness, providing the essential nutrients that your feathered friends need. Each feeder is handmade from durable materials, ensuring a one-of-a-kind piece that will enhance your garden's aesthetic. Perfect for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike!
→Evelyn Belle Designs (regular; next = June 10) [Inst] - Our vintage inspired earrings are locally made using polymer clay! They are lightweight, with stainless steel posts for sensitive ears. Each piece is handmade, with a full heart.
Hide Tide Leather (occasional; next = July 01) [Inst] - Get ready to indulge in our leather goods collections! From trendy bags, sleek wallets, home decor, beautiful jewelry pieces, hair accessories for both adults and children, practical accessories to keep your cords organized, unique bookmarks, keychains and more. Our range offers something for everyone. We also offer custom and personalized products.
Homemade Treasures (occasional; next = n/a) - Colourful assortment of hand made knitted and crochet products including slippers and items made from granny squares plus occasionally delicious mini cakes.
HorzSHUZ (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - Having returned to horse back riding after 40 years away from it & buying my first horse, I had somehow acquired buckets of used horseshoes in my barn. Meanwhile I had always looked to find my creative side; last year I found my niche. I love taking a rusted horseshoe and making a thing of beauty. There is a Shuz for everyone. Not just for the horse lover but bringing luck to all. These Shuz are great decor for home or barn; so that's how HorzSHUZ was born.
→Kaleidoscope Creations (occasional; next = June 10 *R*) [FB] [Inst] - I am an artisan from Halifax that loves creating one of a kind pieces of art, home decor, and jewelry, as well as keychains and bookmarks, using different fluid art techniques. My love of fluid art started as a hobby but the joy it brought me has led me to turn my hobby into a business. I have always enjoyed working with colour and fluid art is the perfect way for me to express my creative inner self using colour in different techniques and on different surfaces including canvases, wood, ceramic tile, as well as glass. Each piece created is truly one of a kind.
→Nana Coolen's Crafts (regular; next = June 10) [Inst] - I am a grandmother who loves to crochet small handheld items! My small business was inspired by my grandkids and is now made for the kid in all of us. I am most known for my Build-a-Pod pea pods! Customize your own pea pod using crocheted peas, to represent you, and your pod! Create couples, families, friend groups, coworkers, and more! We even have pup-peas and kit-peas! In addition to the peas, I also make other small animals and seasonal items.
→Tom Hatt Woodworking (regular; next = June 10) - Cookbook holders, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, serving trays and other products. All products are made from recycled material, no trees are cut down.
Live music
→Kim Doolittle (occasional; next = June 10) [Web] - Kim Doolittle is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, musician, wordsmith and entertainer. I was born a musician, did my first paid gig at 10 years of age and my muse has taken me to 60% of the globe, guitar in hand. I think I am a “Road Scholar” and I write from those experiences, sharing them through Song.
But wait - there's more!
→Green Paw Treats (regular; next = June 10) [Web] - Green Paw Pet Treats is a Canadian eco-friendly pet treat business dedicated to providing reliable, healthy, and high-quality treats. As animal lovers, we view pets as family members, believing their happiness contributes to our own. Our ingredients are ethically sourced from smaller farms, supporting the local community in Nova Scotia.
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