White Rock Farmers Market

The White Rock Farmers Market is one of Metro Vancouver’s largest markets and it takes place on Sundays in White Rock from May until October.

In 2021 the market runs from May 2nd until October 24th. At least initially, unlike in normal years, there is no live music.

Sunday Markets in White Rock

The White Rock Farmers Market takes place in late spring, summer and early fall in downtown White Rock at Miramar Plaza at 15154 Russell Avenue.

It’s a large market and its vendors sell everything from fresh produce to soaps, homemade preserves, dried legumes, pasta, honey and clothing.

The White Rock Farmers Market runs on Sundays from the beginning of May until late October. It’s open each time from 10 am until 2 pm.

In 2021, the first market is on Sunday, May 2nd. All things going according the plan, the last day of the season is October 24th.

Live Entertainment

Similar to many other Lower Mainland farmers markets, the White Rock venue usually features live music at each of its events.

The 2020 market did not feature live entertainment due to COVID-19. Live music is cancelled for the 2021 season as well. To give you an idea of what to expect at future markets the groups that performed in 2019 are listed below.

May 5, 2019 – Speak Easy Trio
May 12, 2019 – Theda Phoenix
May 19, 2019 – Arianna Loudegouski
May 26, 2019 – Jana Seale
June 2, 2019 – Meghan Siems
June 9, 2019 – Marty Franklin & Steve Johnson
June 16, 2019 – Home from Home
June 23, 2019 – Cameron and Logan
June 30, 2019 – Blue Minstral
July 7, 2019 – Barry Wilson
July 14, 2019 – Irish Fiddle Orchestra
July 21, 2019 – Delaney Rose
July 28, 2019 – Adaptable One
August 4, 2019 – Dennis Peterson
August 11, 2019 – Token Rhyme
August 18, 2019 – Carl Katz
August 25, 2019 – Buskers
September 1, 2019 – Buskers
September 8, 2019 – Jamie Fear
September 15, 2019 – Trio Time
September 22, 2019 – Marty Franklin & Steve Johnson
September 29, 2019 – The Tree Huggers

Tips and Advice

Below are a couple of tips to help you make the most out of your visit to the market.

TIP #1: White Rock with its beautiful sandy beach is a fabulous place to visit in the warmer months. If you happen to be there on a Sunday, then definitely drop by the market to browse and pick up your picnic fixings!

TIP #2: If combining your visit to the market with a trip to the beach, try to time your travels with low tide. The beach at White Rock is especially spectacular when the tide is out and the sand stretches for what seems like miles. See Tide Forecasts for information.

White Rock Winter Market

In addition to the regular summer market, White Rock used to have a winter market at a different venue. From November until the middle of December it took place on Sundays from 9 am until 1 pm at the Elks Hall at 1469 George Street.

The winter market wasn’t as large as the summer market, but still a fairly good one for the season.

As of 2017, White Rock’s Winter Market is no longer taking place. Whether that’s a permanent decision, or just temporary, remains to be seen.