Thursday, July 12, 2012

Expanding into another day

The market is thriving! New vendors are showing up every weekend. Vendors are talking about expanding into a second day, and this weekend, some brave vendors will be setting up Friday also.
Looking for input from the vendors and the community for which days they would like to see the market run on, perhaps a midweek market? Sunday afternoon? The choice is yours! send me a email or drop by in person at the market and give me your opinions.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

This weekends Market

Hey everyone!

Mother Nature has not been kind to us weather wise these last two weeks but we are going to show her she can't keep us down! If you are able and want to, we will be setting up both Saturday and Sunday this week. So come on out and enjoy the good times all weekend long.

Also a friendly reminder that next weekend is Canada Day, we will be holding our annual Vintage fair! We will see lots of new vendors with some very unique and interesting goods, live music, good food and to top it all off, a parade! So come out next weekend for two more whole days of summer fun around the market.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Saturday June 16th

It was a damp day at the market, but it did not affect the high spirits of the vendors and many visitors at today's market.

The Pie Lady (Maureen Haynes) was back from vaction and sold out before noon! 

Jaggi (BST Fruit) and his Dad made the trek up the hill from Osoyoos to sell their fresh produce - bringing the first cherries of the year and beans, and corn and peppers and tomatos and cabbages and cucumbers and zuchinnis!


Teri Lyon's bread and butter tarts was featured at the Food Share tent, as well his incredible wooden toys were for sale. I wish I had a grand daughter I could get that doll high chair for!

John Fair and his Travelling Bookstore have the best alarm clocks! They look like a stikes of dynamite wirred to a clock! And as always, Beary Good Stuff sold out of Blueberry Garlic Jelly and
Strawberry Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce!

Market Meals - Dale Pownall really has a hot with his Waffles! You just have to try them!

Next week should be a fabulous market! See you there!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Dogs and the Market

We know you love your dog and we love your dog too, but because of heath regulations, your dog cannot visit the market.
Your dog can be walked around the perimeter of the Market. There is green space to the north of the Market, or your can relax with your dog on the east side of Rags, Relics and Rutabagas. Just behind Rags, Relics and Rutabaga and just East of the market there are tall trees and lots of shade. If you want a doggie sitter while you visit the market, visit Beary Good Stuff (PlaySafe Dogs) and we will stay with your dog while you wander the market or have a bite to eat at Market Meals.


Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Market is growing!

We are one month into the market and its getting bigger and better every weekend! Our vendor variety is growing rapidly with the new addition of a Masseuse.

Putting a call out to all you musically talented people. We would love to see some musicians setup and play for the crowds. There will be no entrance or setup fee's if you just want to setup a chair and play music and take donations.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Saturday June 2nd

Wow! What a great day at the market. The breeze was enough to keep the bugs away and the sun shone on a great day at the market.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!

The Rock Creek Market wishes all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day! 


Vendors - DRAFT Meeting minutes are on the Meetings Page. If you have any additions, changes, find spelling mistakes, etc. please let me know! (info at bearygoodstuff.ca).

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Update From Our Environmental Health Officer



We have recieved the final vesion of the temporary market guidelines from our Environmental Health Officer, Cheryl Unger.
Foods to be offered at a temporary marke are to be of low risk status, packaged or protected in some way. Our Manager and our vendors are responsible for determining if a food is low or high risk. If food is deemed high risk, it is not allowed to be offered at the market without prior approval (from our EHO - Cheryl Unger).
Please refer to the guidelines for examples of low and high risk foods and information and signage.
She will come to the market from time to time to see what foods are being offered to determine if the guidlines are being complied with.
Please be advised she can require a vendor to discontinue a sale of a food and/or seize foods if they are not in complience with the guidelines.
Should you have further questions, you can contact:
Cheryl Unger
Environmental Health Officer
Health Protection Interior Health
Box 2647, 7649 22 Street
Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Phone: 250-443-2115
Fax: 250-442-8331
email: Cheryl(dot)Unger(at)interiorhealth.ca


Click here to read the Guidelines!

 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Great times!

Well, our first market day is done and we are back at home recovering. Was great to see the travelers "Getting Fresh with our Locals! " Ha ha!
Cya all next Saturday!

Monday, April 30, 2012

Just a few more days!

Well everyone, Its almost that time of year again! We got less then a week to go till our Grand Opening! I just wanted to remind everyone that first and foremost we are here to have fun and to come together as a community. I also want to reassure everyone that we will keep this as simple and easy as possible for everyone and any problems, questions or even comments please feel free to send them my way and I will try and get it all sorted as soon as possible.



Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Rock Creek Directory

Discover Rock Creek publishes a directory of businesses that do business in Rock Creek.
As vendors at the Rock Creek Market, you can advertise in the directory for $25. This year there will be a number of pictures of last years Market making it excellent advertising for expanding your business. Considering that a small ad in the yellow pages can set you back $250 (or more) this is a great value for promoting your local business.
Listing includes:

Name
Address
Phone Number
and up to 5 lines of text to include a description, your email and website address.
If you have any questions or want to purchase a listing, contact  Pat Pownall before May 1st!

Monday, April 23, 2012

First Market of the Season!

 

Come and celebrate the first Market of the season Saturday May 5, 2012!

Vendors, please have your application forms and yearly fees ready for our new Market Manager Cody!


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Market Safe Course



From Ann Rexin:

Good morning! I spoke with Heather ( facilitator for Market safe course on April 18) she is saying that a unit of the course deals with vendors and managers, another unit looks after the hygiene- setting up a hand washing station if you are serving food samples, please bring a bagged lunch, as we will work right through. I'll provide tea/coffee. Your cost is $20, this covers your booklet ( $15), and your exam and certificate($5), the Rock Creek Market will cover the rest($200). It starts at 11am sharp, and will be finished at 4pm.
Sounds like a fun day...lots of interaction. She is doing another one the following week elsewhere, starting to get busy....is not charging us her travel time nor gas.

If you know anyone else that's interested in the course, have them contact me to register. Have a great week!

Email annrexin (at) hotmail (dot) com to register!!!



Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Next Vendor Meeting!


The next Vendor Meeting will take place at the Gold Pan in Rock Creek 2 pm April 22, 2012.

We will be discussing our Rules and Regulations!
Click here to view Draft Rules

Sunday, April 1, 2012

The Rock Creek Market News Letter April1, 2012


The Rock Creek market invites vendors to a Farm Market Food Safe course, April 18, 2012 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Kettle River Wildlife Hall in Rock Creek. Click Here for more information about why you as a vendor should take Market Safe!
This certification course is $20.00 for members of the Market and $50.00 for non-members.
Please bring a bagged lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.
To register or if you have questions contact Ann at 449-2409 or via email at annrexin (at) hotmail (dot) com* by April 11, 2012.
The Rock Creek market is under new management and will operate on the same site as last year - 1585 Victoria Street, Rock Creek, BC, in the Pumpkin patch beside Rags, Relics and Rutebagas. The Market will open May 5th (if there is no snow).
Vendors can book their space by contacting Ann - annrexin (at) hotmail (dot) com*.
Please come and join us for a fun filled season!
More events are planned for our Saturdays in Down Town Rock Creek!


* Email addresses have had the punctuation spelled out to stop spamming, please replace the text with the punctuation when emailing.