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Upcoming Events
Sep8Sun202412:30 pm Zucchini Festival @ Baxter CreekZucchini Festival @ Baxter CreekSep 8 @ 12:30 pmFeaturing zucchini decorating, zucchini boat races, slingshot competitions, music and more. A fun event for the whole family.Sep11Wed2024Sep13Fri20245:00 pm Harvest Table Dinner @ Needler’s LaneHarvest Table Dinner @ Needler’s LaneSep 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pmHosted by Cavan Monaghan. Celebrate our rural heritage with music and good food at a table under the stars.Sep16Mon20249:00 am Advantage Charity Classic Golf T... @ Baxter Creek Golf ClubAdvantage Charity Classic Golf T... @ Baxter Creek Golf ClubSep 16 @ 9:00 amIn support of Community Care MillbrookSep18Wed2024Sep21Sat20243:45 pm Peterborough Petes Preseason Game @ CMCCPeterborough Petes Preseason Game @ CMCCSep 21 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pmPeterborough Petes will face off against the Guelph Storm as a fundraiser for Millbrook Minor Hockey. Tickets will be available through Millbrook Minor hockey in the coming weeks.
Tag Archives: Millbrook Farmer’s Market
Ontario Cheese Union Brings a Variety of Hand-crafted Cheese to the Millbrook Market
Heily Teasdale got the idea for the name of her business from a Swiss firm called the Swiss Cheese Union. The business acts as a distributor of hand-crafted cheese produced in Ontario by small family businesses, offering a curated selection of artisan cheeses made of cow, goat, ewe and water… Continue reading
Basoli Sauces Brings a Taste of India to Millbrook Farmers’ Market
Pam Kaur was eleven years old when she moved to Canada from a remote Indian village called Basoli where she lived with her family in a small, one-room mud house. Opportunities in her home town were rare, particularly for girls, but Pam brought to her new home hopes of having… Continue reading
New Farmers’ Market for Springville
Springville Tap ‘n’ Grill is hosting a new farmer’s market in the area which organizers are calling “From Our Hands to Yours”. Scheduled to open on Mother’s Day, there are twelve planned dates for this market, all of them on Fridays and Sundays. The dates have been carefully selected to… Continue reading
Christmas Market
Mr. and Mrs. Perogie Bring Eastern European Flavours to Local Markets
Igor and Inna Trotchine bring a taste of Russia to the Millbrook Farmers’ market, where they sell a variety of products including sweet and savoury perogies. The varieties range from the traditional potato-cheese and potato-mushroom combinations to a sweet peach version. There are also cabbage rolls that are sold cold… Continue reading
Waymac Mushrooms
The farm on the 10th line of Selwyn Township has been in Dr. Ann McIlmoyle’s family for generations and it continues to be a family affair. The farm is represented at the Millbrook Farmers’ market by Ann Mcilmoyle and her partner Allan White seen in the photo, but other family… Continue reading
Frequency Glass Brings Hand Blown Glass to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market
Like many entrepreneurs, Trevor Logan’s glass blowing business began as a hobby. At first he was a collector, but soon decided to pick up the skill and was taught by friends. After finding a market for his work, he began producing decorative glass products out of his home in Bewdley…. Continue reading
Selwyn Garlic Farms Offers a Variety of Garlic Products in all Shapes and Sizes
Sean and Theresa Wilson produce garlic on their farm in Selwyn and operate a booth at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. Sean has a history in dairy farming in the Hamilton area. In 1995 he moved to Peterborough for employment and since then he has gradually found his way back to… Continue reading