Our Events
Get to know the events happening at the Minto Farmers’ Market! We’ve got an amazing line-up of events coming to our market over the season!
Call for Workshops/Demonstrations!
We’re inviting all vendors to share their skills and creativity by hosting workshops or demonstrations for our customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business, engage directly with the community, and boost your product sales. Join us in creating a vibrant, interactive market experience!
Season Opening
June 6th, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
Kick-off the Season Grand Opening of the Minto Farmers’ Market with us!
Start your summer off right with your fav vendors & market newbies at the Minto Farmers' Market season's Grand Opening! Enjoy a selection of fresh veggies, juicy fruits, heavenly baked goods, and oh-so-much more!
- Coffee & Lemonade by donation
- Little Train Rides
- Your fav vendors!
Weekly Breakfast
Every week at the Minto Farmers' Market.
Enjoy a hot breakfast by May's Cafe at the Old Post right on site!
May will be serving up a hot breakfast of bubble waffles with DIY toppings and breakfast sandwiches.
Strawberry Social
June 20th, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
While in the past this event was held at the Pavilion, this year, the event will remain at the museum.
All things sunny, sweet, and STRAWBERRY!
Enjoy the taste of summer & grab a slice of delicious Strawberry Shortcake homemade by our vendors, listen to the sweet tunes, and play strawberry themed games!
- Strawberry shortcake for sale
- Coffee & lemonade by donation
- Little Train Rides, games, & activities!
- Live Music
- Wear RED for an extra entry in the draw
Library Day
July 11th, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
The Palmerston Library is coming to the Market!
Bring your little ones by the Market for stories and crafts with Palmerston Library.
- Coffee & lemonade by donation
- Little Train Rides, games, & activities!
- Activities with the Palmerston Library
- Local Authors
- Book Exchange/Swap Table. Bring a book you don't read any more and swap it for a new story someone else brought.
Food Day Canada
August 1st, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
Shop local. Eat Canadian.
Stop by to shop the vendors and eat Canadian.
- Food Day Canada Activities
- Coffee & lemonade by donation
- Little Train Rides
Summer Fun Day & En Plein Air Event
August 29th, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
Two events in one day!
9am-12pm: Summer Fun Day
10am-2pm: En Plein Air Event
9AM - 12PM
- Free Ice Cream while supplies last + ice cream for sale
- 10am-11am: Line Dancing with the Yeehaw Guide. Register by August 20th.
- Coffee & lemonade by donation
10AM-2PM
- Artists Painting Live On-site
- Browse Original Artwork
- Live Music with Bria Moore
- Food with May’s Cafe at the Old Post
- Little Train Rides, games, & activities!
New Resident Welcome Event
September 12th, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
Meet Your Neighbours, Welcome Day
The Town of Minto, the Minto Chamber of Commerce, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Downtown Committees are excited to invite you to attend this year's New Resident Welcome Event.
This event welcomes everyone who has moved to Minto in the past year (as well as anyone who missed a previous welcome event over the last three years). Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment for those new to our community, providing them with a fantastic opportunity to connect with our diverse array of local businesses, vendors, and community groups. We want to help them feel right at home from the very start!
- Registration for residents new to Minto in the past year (or past 3 if you have never attended a welcome event).
All are welcome to attend but registration is only required for those new to Minto!
- Deadline to register is September 4th at noon.
- Registration includes free market bucks, snacks, and a welcome bag
Fall Fun Day!
September 26th, 2026
Celebrate Fall at the market!
New event!
- Live music
- Coffee & hot chocolate by donation