Tantallon Village Farmers Market

Vendors and friends - By category

The 2024 market season is over. Shown below is an alphabetic list of vendors, community groups, and musicians who were signed up for the 2024 season.

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.

This page last updated 2024-10-09 49

Produce

Garlic Mountain Farm (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - Garlic Mountain Farm, from Head of St Margarets Bay, grows pesticide/fertilizer free garlic, potatoes, kale, squash, and supplies vermicultured compost,.
Higbee's Berry Farm & Nursery (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - Higbee's Berry Farm and Nursury sells strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, Haskap berries and highbush blueberry plants. They also sell copious varieties of vegetables from their farm and other NS farms.
R and R Corkum Farm (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - R & R Corkum Farm produces natural grass-raised beef, pork and lamb with no growth hormones or antibiotics added; gluten free sausages, smoked meats, free range chicken, pasture free range eggs, chemical and pesticide free fruits, vegetables and berries, homemade jams, jellies and pickles, raw unpasteurized natural honey. All products sold as uncertified organic.
Tidal Wild Farm (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] [Inst] - Tidal Wild Farm is a small-scale, year-round market garden run by Colleen Freake and Sarah Clarkson. We grow near the Minas Basin in Hants County, though Colleen grew up in Glen Margaret and is excited to bring our offerings to her home community! We specialize in growing garlic, including one-of-a-kind floral garlic braids. We'll kick off the market season with vegetable, herb, and flower transplants, followed by a diverse mix of vegetables July through October. Our garlic will be ready beginning in August. We'll also have dried herbs and tea blends available all season long.
Vegetorium Farm (regular; next = n/a) - Vegetorium Farm covers 16 acres in Sheffield Mills, Annapolis Valley. We grow a mixture of mixed fruits and vegetables including 7 acres of string beans (early July to late October), all types of peas, tomatoes, lettuces, strawberries, rhubarb, zucchini, cucumbers, cherries, carrots, sunflowers, beet greens and spinach. Our farming methods are to grow without using any chemical sprays, other than for strawberries.

Bread and baked goods

Brenda's Baked Goods (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - Brenda's Baked Goods are delicious and homemade. There is a selection of pies, cakes, squares and anything can be made on request, including GF items.
Sable Shortbread (occasional; next = n/a) [Inst] - Sable Shortbread is a family-owned bakery in Windsor, NS. We specialize in shortbread, with over 120 different and unique shortbread recipes, plus exciting and innovative shortbread delights inspired by our century old family recipe passed down through five generations of professional bakers. Our multiple award-winning shortbread uses only natural ingredients and whenever we can we choose organic and local ingredients. Every single cookie is made by hand, with the finest ingredients, a long tradition and generations of love and skill. Have you tried our shortbread yet?
The Grateful Baker (occasional; next = n/a) [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.
Tia's Pies (regular; next = n/a) [Inst] - Homemade pies - apple, blueberry, strawberry rhubarb and peach. Classic pies made with local and fresh ingredients.

Meat, fish and cheese

R and R Corkum Farm (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - R & R Corkum Farm produces natural grass-raised beef, pork and lamb with no growth hormones or antibiotics added; gluten free sausages, smoked meats, free range chicken, pasture free range eggs, chemical and pesticide free fruits, vegetables and berries, homemade jams, jellies and pickles, raw unpasteurized natural honey. All products sold as uncertified organic.

Prepared food and beverages

Amina's Syrian Kitchen (regular; next = n/a) - Delicious freshly prepared Syrian and Turkish cuisine!
Cool Bus Treats (regular; next = n/a) [FB] [Inst] - Serving up scooped ice cream and cooked to order hot dogs in a diner inspired school bus! New for the 2023 season we have added milkshakes and dessert nachos. Also showcasing some of Mrs.Cool Bus' crochet (KO Crafts).
East Coast Freeze Dried (regular; next = n/a) [Inst] - East Coast Freeze Dried offers premium freeze dried delights! Located in HRM, we have a HUGE selection of freeze dried products! We love supporting our local farmers and adding extended life span to all your favorite fruits and veggies! If you're looking for that #EastCoastCrunchEh, guaranteed we have something to tickle your tastebuds!
Egyptian Cuisine Ltd (occasional; next = n/a) [Inst] - 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.
Hibiscus Specialty Foods (regular; next = n/a) [FB] [Inst] - I sell homemade chutney, hot pepper sauce, mango juice, beef patties and some baked items. The chutneys are made of fruit and vegetables (apple, mango, tomato and cranberry) and some baked loaves as well.
Nomad Gourmet a Roasting Man Inc. Company (occasional; next = n/a) [Web] [𝚾] - Nomad Gourmet Food Truck creates amazing Good Food, health-conscious meals made slowly from scratch. We serve restaurant quality fusion cuisine at a fast pace and a decent price. A Nomad, by nature, likes to keep moving...and as such our menu will shift often with the freshest ingredients avaialable. We feel that the environment and sustainability is our responsibility. Nomad Gourmet will utilize environmentally friendly, compostable packaging for all of its products.
Smokinstein (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - Smokinstein is located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia serving a changing, locally sourced menu with a smoked food theme. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.
The Golden Boba (regular; next = n/a) [Inst] - Serving freshly brewed iced teas of various flavours, along with bubble tea options, lemonade and other cold beverages. Make your own combination or choose from one of our signature drinks.

Preserves, condiments, tea, spices

Egyptian Cuisine Ltd (occasional; next = n/a) [Inst] - 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.
R and R Corkum Farm (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - R & R Corkum Farm produces natural grass-raised beef, pork and lamb with no growth hormones or antibiotics added; gluten free sausages, smoked meats, free range chicken, pasture free range eggs, chemical and pesticide free fruits, vegetables and berries, homemade jams, jellies and pickles, raw unpasteurized natural honey. All products sold as uncertified organic.
South Shore Sea Salt (regular; next = n/a) [Web] [Inst] - Direct from the pristine waters of St. Margaret's Bay, this artisanal hand-crafted sea salt will be a staple in your kitchen. South Shore Sea Salt makes delicate flakes and crystals for baking, delicious flavoured sea salts to enhance every recipe, and a line of salty seasonings to add pizzazz to your best culinary creations. South Shore Sea Salt puts the SEA in your seasoning!
Tidal Wild Farm (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] [Inst] - Tidal Wild Farm is a small-scale, year-round market garden run by Colleen Freake and Sarah Clarkson. We grow near the Minas Basin in Hants County, though Colleen grew up in Glen Margaret and is excited to bring our offerings to her home community! We specialize in growing garlic, including one-of-a-kind floral garlic braids. We'll kick off the market season with vegetable, herb, and flower transplants, followed by a diverse mix of vegetables July through October. Our garlic will be ready beginning in August. We'll also have dried herbs and tea blends available all season long.

Wine, beer and spirits

Eventide Mead (regular; next = n/a) [Inst] - Eventide mead makes premium session mead from locally sourced ingredients.
Still Fired Distilleries (regular; next = n/a) [Web] [FB] [Inst] - Still Fired Distillery is a craft distillery making unique craft spirits from the first legal stills built in Nova Scotia. We make 100% of our products in house. Our products include a variety of Vodkas, Gin, Rum, and Moonshines.

Plants and flowers

Hoa Garden (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - I have always loved flowers. Why not as my first name is flower in Vietnamese and the Chinese character for flower is my name also. I started gardening when I bought my condo in Halifax in 2002. And my addiction to plant collecting has been growing since then. I currently live on a large corner lot in Timberlea with optimal growing conditions. The last 2 years I have been tossing plant clippings and overgrowth in the compost bin. This is wasteful. So this winter after watching lots of YouTube I decided to finally start my backyard nursery to sell my favorite perennials including herbs. I no longer have 7-4 job and my time is more flexible to do the things I love and gardening is there at the top of my list.
Tangled Tree Flower Farm (regular; next = n/a) [FB] [Inst] - Small-scale, local flower farm dedicated to regenerative practices, offering the freshest and most vibrant cut flowers around, as well as beautiful dried arrangements and wreaths. Each bloom is hand-grown with care, reflecting our commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly farming.
Tidal Wild Farm (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] [Inst] - Tidal Wild Farm is a small-scale, year-round market garden run by Colleen Freake and Sarah Clarkson. We grow near the Minas Basin in Hants County, though Colleen grew up in Glen Margaret and is excited to bring our offerings to her home community! We specialize in growing garlic, including one-of-a-kind floral garlic braids. We'll kick off the market season with vegetable, herb, and flower transplants, followed by a diverse mix of vegetables July through October. Our garlic will be ready beginning in August. We'll also have dried herbs and tea blends available all season long.

Crafters and artisans

Art From the Heart (occasional; next = n/a) - My love of art was first inspired by my students in elementary schools. I began my own personal painting journey as therapy for anxiety while going through a mental health illness. The reactions of my friends and family have inspired me to grow as an artist to provide unique and original paintings and a few other things, namely fairy doors, clay rose bouquets and sailboat collages.
Bayswater Beach Rope Mats and Baskets (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - These hand-made lobster rope doormats and baskets are made in Bayswater, on the South Shore of Nova Scotia and come in an array of bright and vibrant colours and eye-catching patterns. Each mat and basket is unique and is the perfect bright and cheery addition to your deck or porch. Say goodbye to boring, soggy, and mildewy doormats. These ones will last for years with no care required other than a quick spray down with the hose! Baskets can hold everything from plants to dog toys to flipflops and more!
DLeo (occasional; next = n/a) - DLEO produces hand-thrown and crafted pottery from her studio. All pottery is unique and can be oven-baked and put in the dishwasher.
Evelyn Belle Designs (regular; next = n/a) [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.
Gizmo's Gifts & Garden (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - Hand made products inspired by the sea and garden to decorate your home.
Glossy Talons (occasional; next = n/a) [Inst] - Our highly moisturizing soaps leave your skin feeling soft supple and hydrated • 100% vegetable base our soaps provide an eco friendly option for our conscious customers • 100% biodegradable

Our Hand painted press on nails are reusable with proper care and can last up to 2 weeks. Included: • 15 sizes • nail wipe • glue • file.
Hide Tide Leather (regular; next = n/a) [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.
HiJack Crafts (occasional; next = n/a) - Adorable, soft plush stuffed puppies and bunnies. Durable and machine washable. Made with no buttons, so no choking hazzard. Sewn in a variety of fun colours and patterns. Sure to bring hours of cuddling enjoyment for young and old.
Kaleidoscope Creations (occasional; next = n/a) [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.
Lady Bug Purses (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - I started sewing on machines when I was 12 and have been going strong ever since. I have made alot of different items from vertical lift harnesses for search K-9s to a black wedding dress. I enjoy designing and making things but when I started with leather I found a challenge. I enjoy designing each different one and the making. I use new and recycled leather from old coats or sofas. I use cute cottons inside, sometimes matching the theme on the outside and sometimes a surprise on the inside. I like to keep it interesting. I have now made about 1000 handbags, all numbered and signed.
Lupin and Twigs (regular; next = n/a) - My artwork is inspired by the ocean around me, I bring it to you through paintings, framed art and cards.
Maggie's Way (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - At Maggie’s Way we are all about connecting with nature and yourself through sustainable ways of living! Through the traditional method of Hide tanning, a whole world has opened up that I cannot wait to share with you all! A few years ago my first real opportunity to work with a bear hide that was presented and I also got to collect the fat, starting a whole new phase of the journey. Bear oil is incredible, it’s where all the energy and nutrients a bear needs to survive the winter are stored. That being said, when we use bear oil we are also absorbing that energy. Through my experience, I have now gained a vast amount of knowledge on the magnificent Black Bear and made lotions that helps with eczema and psoriasis like no other. I have developed a lip balm, body butter, hair serum and bug repellent, all great for your skin and also works for healing. Come check me out and see what else Maggie’s Way has in store for you!
Nana Coolen's Crafts (regular; next = n/a) [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.
Potpourri Yarn Arts (regular; next = n/a) [Inst] - I have knitted and crocheted stuff like handbags, amigurumi toys, baby blankets, baby sweaters, coasters, lavender sachets, key chains, etc.
Root and Rise (regular; next = n/a) [Inst] - We all need healing, each day, each breath we take and so I offer and create beautiful medicines of love and healing. These are not your average bath bombs~ they are healing bombs. They support your health and wellness. They comfort your skin and replenish your entire being. The Moon Mist Sprays and Rollers are powerful healing products that will assist all on their own healing journey. There are beautiful blends that will help all as they walk their path her on Earth. I hope you enjoy these beautiful medicines of love and healing just as much as I do and all others who use Root and Rise.
Ryan’s Creations (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - A wide variety of artistic items from Ryan’s Creations. A young man with autism who has recently developed an interest in art and would love to share his passion with his community. Coasters, charcuterie boards, hand painted rocks, small abstract paintings and more.
Sew Lovely Patchwork (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - Sew Lovely Patchwork creates unique, functional pieces that are designed for the whole family to enjoy. High quality fabric is used to create quilts, pillows, zippered bags, placemats, mug rugs and more. These treasures are machine washable, and made to last for years of enjoyment.
SP Knife Sharpening and Custom Blades (occasional; next = n/a) [Inst] - Combining my enthusiasm and passion for cooking and the outdoors through the sharpening and fabrication of edged tools.
Tidewater Craftsmen (regular; next = n/a) - Items made for sale by Tidewater Craftsmen are individually designed and crafted by hand by the artisans themselves. They are typically smaller items ideally purchased as gifts for yourself or others. Most are unique wooden objects made by carving or turning. Spoons, bowls, small pendants and rings and folk carvings name a few of the items to be found here.

Live music

Brian Sea (occasional; next = n/a) - With a mellow voice, and gentle playing style, Brian Sea tends to bring back memories when he plays many well-known and not so well-known tunes from the 80's 90's and later. This combo is ideal when music is required in a relaxed, casual listening environment. Relaxing afternoon matinees at restaurants, coffee shops, markets, and other events are ideal for Brian and his laidback style and repertoire. Brian hopes to 'sea' you at an event in the near future but be prepared to sing along!
Rockin' Billy and The Kid (occasional; next = n/a) - Rockin' Billy has been playing guitar, off and on, in bands since his high school days. These days he plays with his grandson, The Kid, who plays drums, guitar and slide guitar. They play an eclectic mix of rockabilly, rhythm and blues, old rock, blues, and rockin' country.
Szerafina Panacci-MacCalum (occasional; next = n/a) - My name is Szerafina, I’m 14 years old and I am a singer/songwriter! This is my first year performing at the Tantallon Market, although I used to sell baked goods here as well as The Sneaky Baker.
Tony McDow (occasional; next = n/a) - Come & enjoy an afternoon of classic & new country music with a slice of Maritime & Canadian favourites with Tony McDow!

But wait - there's more!

Bay Seniors (occasional; next = n/a) [Web] - Established in 2009, the Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay (Bay Seniors) is a not-for-profit registered society whose purpose is to promote and participate in the development of wellness living for seniors; to research and represent the interests of seniors living in the greater St. Margaret’s Bay area; and to provide housing and accommodation options for seniors.
Garlic Mountain Farm (occasional; next = n/a) [FB] - Garlic Mountain Farm, from Head of St Margarets Bay, grows pesticide/fertilizer free garlic, potatoes, kale, squash, and supplies vermicultured compost,.
Green Paw Treats (occasional; next = n/a) [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.
The Dog Ate It Dog Bakery and Gifts (regular; next = n/a) [FB] - The Dog Ate It Dog Bakery and Gifts makes delicious, nutritious, handmade dog biscuits, treats, cupcakes and snacks prepared and baked fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients. We cater to all dogs, so we offer a great selection of organic, gluten free and farm fresh treats which mom and dad are sure to approve. Celebrate special occasions with one of our speciality cookies or cakes - perfect for gift giving. Handmade in Canning, Nova Scotia. We shop locally to bring your dog the best ingredients and we think you'll agree that we are best in show!

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