The Halifax Farmers’ Market, now known as the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, is the oldest, continuously operating farmers’ market in North America. It was established by royal decree in 1750, just one year after the establishment of Halifax itself. To mark this significant milestone, the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market will hold anniversary celebrations during the annual Harvest Festival which takes place October 17 and 18, 2015.
Open regular hours:
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Special activities & events:
– Check out our “Market Memories” exhibition throughout the Market. Don’t forget to take a moment to thank your favourite vendors and share your Market memories with us on our message board for your chance to win one of our hourly prize draws and giveaways!
– Give back the gift of local food to the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre.
– Gordon Sparks, Ink Machine Tattoo Studio, will be on-site carving a giant pumpkin courtesy of Howard Dill’s Pumpkin Farm.
– Visit our petting zoo presented by Forever Memories Equestrian Center.
– Jump castles! Daisy the Cow and a Gigantic Pumpkin.
– Enjoy live musical entertainment throughout the Market courtesy of our talented buskers.
At 2:00 p.m. join us at centre court for a very special cake cutting ceremony. Free cake for all!
Open regular hours:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Special activities & events:
– Hitch a ride with Hatfield Farm! Enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides around the Halifax Seaport.
– Gordon Sparks, Ink Machine Tattoo Studio, will be on-site carving a giant pumpkin courtesy of Howard Dill’s Pumpkin Farm.
– Get hands-on with the Discovery Centre and their live science demonstrations.
– Learn how to make a rope wreath and about the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic’s current exhibitions and upcoming holiday programming.
– Be sure to pick-up a free colouring book compliments of the Department of Agriculture.
– Check out our “Market Memories” exhibition throughout the Market. Don’t forget to take a moment to share your Market memories with us on our message board for your chance to win one of our hourly prize draws and giveaways!
– Give back the gift of local food to the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre.
– Visit our petting zoo presented by Forever Memories Equestrian Center.
– Jump castles! Daisy the Cow and a Gigantic Pumpkin.
– “Kid’s Corner” outside near our main stage featuring pumpkin face painting, harvest inspired games and activities for all ages.
– Enjoy live musical entertainment throughout the Market courtesy of our talented buskers.
Live musical entertainment on our main stage:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Zulkamoon
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mike Reed, Shrimp Daddy and the Sharpshooters
Interesting Articles:
Halifax Farmers’ Market Celebrates 265-Year Odyssey By Dave Belt
