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St. Albert Outdoor Farmers Market
Category: Food Farmers Market Farmers Market [Edit]
St. Thomas and St. Anne StSt Albert, AB T8N
(780) 458-2833
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7 reviews for St. Albert Outdoor Farmers Market
7 reviews in English
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Review from Kevin M.
To market, to market to buy a fat pig;
Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.
This would be my almost every Saturday morning during the St. Albert Outdoor Farmers Market season. The market is incredible, the diversity of the vendors and best of all it is in beautiful downtown St. Albert.
The market is on St. Anne and St. Thomas streets, the horn sounds at 10 am Saturday mornings and the vendors start distributing their goods. The crowds are always large and the vendors usually sell out early (some are sold out as early as noon), quite often by two o'clock very few vendors have any product left.
Are you looking for that unique gift, well you will probably find it here amongst the hundred of vendors on site. But never fear there are plenty of every type of vendor you could think of from produce, baked goods, ethnic foods, stained glass, and considerable number of gluten free vendors. Most important to me is the cupcake lady! :)
Come early so as not to be disappointed. There are ATM's on site and if you can't find parking, head over to the St. Albert Centre parking lot and they have a free park 'n ride shuttle to and from the market.Listed in: @Mac_Daddy 5 Star list, 161 km Challenge
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Review from Paula K.
7/2/2011
The St. Albert Farmers' Market is so huge, it was like being at a festival. Two large streets are filled with vendors on either side. There is an excellent variety of just about every kind of produce, food, craft, or gift item available here. Several of the vendors are also recognizable from the various farmers' markets in Edmonton.
If you want a snack, the food carts are all arranged in one area, about halfway through. A few buskers added music to the atmosphere.
There are literally hundreds of vendors - and thousands of shoppers. My only complaint is that I could not get close enough to many of the booths to get a better look at the goods. I'm not a crowd person - what else can I say? But it is definitely a lot of fun and worth a visit if you love farmers' markets. -
Review from Kristin K.
Edmonton, AB
Visited the Farmer's Market today for the 2nd week into the season - got there before 2pm but nearly all of the food stands were already "sold out!" Happy Camel, Kettle Corn... So sad! Did still get a lemonade of course and tried Molly's International Eats for the first time. Ordered the Spicy Chicken Tortilla described as "seasoned chicken with jalapeno spiced chimi churri." for $3.75. Flavor was great but the portion was REALLY REALLY small for the price - I uploaded a pic! I would rather be charged $3 for such a small morsel or charged another $1.25 upcharging to $5 for a bigger portion. The chicken was moist and cooked to perfection - the heat from the jalapeno was mild and salty sweet!
Today just gets an A-OK rating because the 2 items I specifically went there for were "sold out." The farmer's market runs from 10am - 3pm... next week I'll listen to my own advice and get there before noon!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/18/2011
Went to the opening day of the St. Albert Farmer's Market 2011 season today! It was pouring cats… Read more »
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Review from Brad B.
Edmonton, AB
8/4/2011
How cool is this market. So down-homey. Good clean family fun. If thats what your into. Bring bucks though...that jam aint cheap!
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Review from Larissa W.
12/24/2010
The Outdoor Farmers Market is the quintessence of a St. Albert summer Saturday well-spent. Delectable edibles, handsome handicrafts and punny business names abound!
Plan to show up first thing in the morning (and later in the season) if you truly want first pick of all the fresh produce. Some booths get VERY busy very quickly, so plan ahead if there's a certain something you're after.
The Farmers Market is best met with an open mind, a curious palette, comfy shoes, and good company. It's a great place to try new things. The vendors are all very friendly and are happy to tell you about their products. Free samples are everywhere (and somewhat dangerous - it's difficult not to walk out with a case of whatever you try!).
Make sure to bring some cash with you - not all the vendors are equipped to handle debit/credit transactions. There are ATMs onsite, but come prepared to avoid paying high withdrawal fees.
The Farmers Market is fun to revisit all summer as different vendors come and go throughout the season. It's a great place to shop for unique gifts, and you'll be sure to discover some new favourite snacks & spreads. It's extremely family friendly, and with live music from local buskers the atmosphere can't be beat. There's no better way to support the local community. -
Review from Maria F.
11/27/2009
St Albert Outdoor Farmers Market is such a fun place to visit during summer months when it's too hot to eat, and all your body craves are fresh fruit and vegetables. The vendors sell everything from fresh produce, baked goodies, honey, sausages, olives and cheeses to handmade clothes, jewelry and home décor items. Most of the fruit and vegetables are grown locally, while some are brought in from British Columbia. There are hundreds of friendly vendors who are happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have about the products they sell. The best time to come here is during early morning as by midday most fresh produce is sold out. Yet, I never feel rushed when I shop here, and I really enjoy the pleasant experience of shopping outside.
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Review from Jennifer P.
Edmonton, AB
11/5/2008 1 photo
The St. Albert farmers market is a fun outdoor stroll on a warm summer's day. I've made the trip into St. Albert just for it. They have tons of vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, meats, gourmet foods, jewelry, clothing, and other unique artisan items. It runs all through the summer and is the biggest outdoor one around. By be cooped up inside a grocery store, when summer's so short in these parts? I like the vibe of an outdoor market. There's usually music, lots of families and kids, and vendors very happy to be connecting with the people who will eat the food they grow. It feels good to support local farmers and put money back into the local economy. It's social, and it's also is a great excuse to slow down and enjoy the process of shopping, instead of just plowing through the aisles of a supermarket with your cart and shopping list. Farmers' markets are a great compliment to conscious shopping and eating. You can find out exactly what's gone into making what you're going to put into your mouth right from the people who produced it. That's cool.
