Regina Farmers' Market celebrates 50th anniversary, sees large turnout on opening day
WATCH: The Regina Farmers' Market, which started in 1975, has been in operation for 50 years. Damian Smith has more on the milestone.
Forty-seven vendors made their way to Victoria Park Wednesday, not only for the opening day of the Regina Farmers' Market, but to celebrate half a century of history.
'We're a bit of an exception,' said executive director Holly Laird. Laird has been director since November of 2019. 'There's not a lot of farmers' markets, nationally or around us that make it to 50 years,' she added.
As the warm weather continues throughout the week, it was a more vibrant day downtown. Many workers stopped by the market on their lunch break.
The oldest vendor open was The Cookie Lady, which has been in business since 1994.
As for what can be sold, the farmers' market has strict rules in both locations. Products must be grown, baked or designed in Saskatchewan.
'Much of it [the products] comes from less than 50km away,' said Laird. 'The produce, baking, it's all fresh and made within 24 hours. So, it's exciting, and we can bring a quality product to the community that way.'
Much like it has for the last half century, these downtown markets will happen every Wednesday until Oct. 11.
The Saturday market will take place in Confederation Park, as the Regina Farmers' Market looks ahead to the next 50 years.
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