Though it may not be for everybody, frequenting farmers markets is one of my very favourite weekend activities. There’s something about a lazy Sunday spent perusing fruit, veggie and flower stalls with a warm cup of to-go tea in hand. While there are many fabulous farmers markets within the Toronto core (like this and this, for example), my hands-down favourite happens to lie not far from my cottage. If you ever happen to find yourself in Prince Edward county, Hagerman Farms is a must-visit. At over 100 years old, these guys have the history and the wherewithal to know what’s up. Here you’ll find oodles of local, seasonal produce, jams, jellies and pastries galore that will easily get you through the week ahead.
Address: County Rd 33, Picton, Ontario
I often get emails requesting advice with regards to where to go and what to do in and around Toronto. In the past, I’ve rounded up some of my very favourite locales (here, here, here & here), but I thought it’d be fun to start a new series in which I showcase some of my regular haunts. These are not sponsored posts, they are just places that I truly believe deserve their time to shine.
Ah, so your cottage is in the County! Picton is such a pretty town– so many gorgeous old houses to lust after ;)
I’ve never been to this one but I love farmers markets, my old food blog was pretty much dedicated to my local one in London. They’re especially great over here because they’re open year-round!
Definitely looking forward to the new series on Toronto.
We have a few that are open year round – but for some reason I never think to frequent them in the cooler months!
Yes my cottage is by the county! Closer to the Sandbanks. I could absolutely move there in a second if it wasn’t so far from the city. The county is stunning, isn’t it?
so cute! i love markets
I’m with you on that one–there’s nothing I’d rather do on a weekend morning than peruse through a farmers market. I just love the atmosphere, and I always come away with amazing goodies (and ideas of meals I want to make!). Gorgeous photos–this place looks like a gem!
Have a great weekend!
-Alyssa
The Glossy Life
It’s just such a relaxing experience!
Farmers markets are a favourite of mine as well! Vancouver has them all over the city on the weekends from local farmers. Some seriously delicious produce!
I think this is a great new series J!
xo
That’s awesome! I know theres one at City Hall mid-week but I believe it’s over lunch and I don’t have enough time during the day to make it there. I always have to wait til the weekend for my goodies!
Mmm…those plums look amazing! I love farmers markets, and I can’t wait until my town starts to have them. Ours usually start in the early Fall months — summer is just too hot! :-)
Really? I never knew that! Well, lucky for you it’s coming up soon
How wonderful- good farmers markets are something we lack down here in San Antonio, Texas unfortunately- but I can’t think of a better way to spend a lazy Sunday. Love all your gorgeous pictures as well- hope you have a LOVELY week missy! xo Sal
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You should start one! ;) My good friend felt there wasn’t enough local, seasonal produce in her neck of the woods and started the Leslieville market in Toronto! It’s been a great success.