The summer farmers market in Richmond’s historic Steveston Village is a large market. It takes place two Sundays a month from May until September.
Steveston Village Farmers Market
Officially called the Steveston Farmers and Artisan Market, this is one of the best farmers markets in the Lower Mainland because of its size and location. Up to as many as 60 vendors turn out on busy days most years, which makes it one of Metro Vancouver’s largest outdoor markets.
Where and When
The Steveston Farmers and Artisan Market takes place in the summer in the historic and touristy town of Steveston Village.
In previous years vendors set up in the parking lot at the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Street. However, due to construction in the area, the market happens at a different location as of 2025. It’s now held at Garry Point Park, which is on 7th Avenue between Chatham Street and Moncton Street.
The park is in the southwest corner of Richmond. It stretches to the waterfront and there are great walking trails to check out. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery national historic site is a 10-minute walk away as well.
In 2025 the Steveston Farmers Market takes place on the Sundays of May 11th and 25th, June 1st and 15th, July 13th and 27th, August 17th and 31st, and September 14th and 28th. Hours of operation are from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm each day.
Steveston Farmers Market
When it does take place, the Steveston Farmers and Artisan Market occurs rain or shine on the above Sundays.
The market doesn’t occur exactly every second weekend. Sometimes its dates are two weeks apart and sometimes three. Double-check the calendar before you go!
About the Summer Market
The Steveston Farmers and Artisan Market is usually made up of close to 60 vendors including the typical assortment of fruits and vegetable stalls, a kettle corn candy table, a local wine and beer producer or two, and baked goods sellers.
It’s an “artisan market” too, however, so it also has more craft and artisan vendors than most other farmers markets. On the most recent day we went, for example, there was a leather goods vendor, a stall selling garden plants, and a number of both handmade and commercially-manufactured specialty clothing vendors.
The summer outdoor market at Steveston Village is a popular farmers market for adults because of its size and wide selection.
Attractions in the Neighbourhood
There are lots of great places to visit in the area and combine with your trip to the market while in Steveston Village. Attractions close by include the following:
- Britannia Shipyard – a national historic site that’s mostly outdoors.
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery – a museum and national historic site.
- International Buddhist Temple – a large and beautiful temple that’s open to the public a short drive from Steveston Village.
- London Heritage Farm – a historic farm that’s open most weekend afternoons and from Wednesdays to Sundays in the summer.
- Terra Nova Rural Park and Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment – a 63-acre park in Richmond and home to an amazing outdoor children’s adventure play area.
- West Dyke Trail – a fabulous pathway to walk and cycle along.
See Steveston Village for more details about the neighbourhood and its places of interest.
Tips & Advice
Below are some tips to help you make the most of your visit to the Steveston Farmers and Artisan Market.
TIP #1: Don’t forget to wear good walking shoes. There are lots of great places to walk around in the Steveston Village area. There are also many excellent level paths to cycle along.
TIP #2: Unless you live close by, definitely combine your trip to the market with a visit to other places in and around Steveston Village. Explore some place new each time!
Other Information
For more information about this popular Sunday morning event in the summer, see Steveston Farmers & Artisan Market.
For information on other farmers markets, see other Saturday Farmers Markets or Lower Mainland Farmers Markets.
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