The LFI Farmers Market is our community’s weekly gathering place
Every year from the early May till late October, find the outdoor market every Saturday morning 8am to 1pm, on First Street in front of the Regent Hotel.
If you show up to the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative farmers’ market expecting just a place to buy vegetables, you’ll miss the point. It feels much closer to stepping into a weekly ritual; part grocery run, part social gathering, part celebration of a small mountain town.
The setting: a street that turns into a gathering place
On Saturdays First Street in downtown Revelstoke is transformed. The usual road becomes a pedestrian corridor lined with tents and tables, framed by old storefronts and mountain air. Early in the morning (around 8–10am), it’s calm and spacious. You can hear vendors setting up, coffee brewing, and quiet conversations starting. By late morning, the whole street fills in with chatter, dogs on leashes, kids weaving between stalls. It shifts into what one local article described as a “bustle and babble of marketgoers,” with the town’s heart essentially relocated outdoors.
There’s a distinctly small-town openness: no fences, no rush, just a flow of people moving slowly from booth to booth. Regular market goers know the rule: you walk at least one lap before you start filling your shopping basket.
The vendors: hyper-local and deeply personal
What stands out is how close the food and art items feels to its source. The market prioritizes “hyper-local” producers often within 20 km of town. That means the person selling you carrots probably pulled them from the ground yesterday and might recognize you next week when you come back for more.
Stalls aren’t just produce. You’ll see:
piles of fresh vegetables and flowers
baked goods still warm
bottles of wine, spirits and crisp cider
handmade pottery, woodwork, jewelry, and art
There’s a tactile, handmade quality to everything. Nothing is mass-produced. Even the non-food vendors, artists, painters, woodworkers, add to the sense that this is a place where people make things, not just sell them.
The people: familiar faces and easy conversations
The social dynamic is a huge part of the experience. This market has a reputation as a social hub, more than just a place to shop. You’ll notice:
People greeting each other by name
Vendors chatting as much as selling
Visitors blending in quickly, because the atmosphere is so open
It’s the kind of place where you might stop for five minutes and end up staying an hour because you keep running into conversations. Locals come not just to buy food, but to be seen, catch up, and feel connected. Around peak time (10am–12pm), it gets lively, almost like a low-key street festival. People dress up a bit, bring friends, linger with coffee or snacks, and treat it as a social outing rather than an errand.
Shopping at the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative farmers’ market feels less like consumption and more like participation. You’re not just buying food, you’re stepping into a community rhythm where growers, makers, and neighbors all briefly share the same space, week after week.
We’ll look forward to seeing you there!
Summer Market FAQS
When and where is the market?
The market is located in Downtown Revelstoke, along First St. East between MacKenzie Ave. and Orton Ave. It runs from may 2 2026 to October 24, every Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
When do applications open for the Summer 2026 outdoor market?
Vendor applications for our summer 2026 market are open. Vendors can apply via our website. Learn more in the vendor information page.
How do we get to the market? Is there enough space to park?
Head to the Downtown core of Revelstoke. We will be located on First St East between MacKenzie Ave and Mc Arthur Ave., just down and a left from the Grizzly Plaza, in front of the Regent Hotel. We suggest to bike or walk to the market. There is free street parking throughout Downtown and a large parking lot across from Rumpus Beer Company that patrons can use.
Are there accessible parking spots and washrooms?
Yes there are several accessible parking spots in the grizzly plaza parking lot where you can also find the accessible washrooms. Additional accessible parking spots can be found in the parking lots by the Regent Hotel off Victoria Road and in the big lot off First Street / Mc Arthur Ave.
The market grounds are on level pavement with ramps leading up to the sidewalks for easier transition to visit the brick-and-mortar businesses.
What is the best time to visit the market?
If you prefer to visit the market during quieter times, make sure to visit between 8am and 10am. Enjoy browsing in the early hours when the temperatures are cooler and there’s plenty of space to move around.
If you’re looking to connect with locals, show off your pretty market outfit and mingle in the hustling and bustling market scene, you’re best to schedule your market visit between 10am and 1pm.
Is the market pet friendly?
Yes we welcome well-behaved pets, however we ask you to note the following:
keep them on a short leash,
clean up after them if there is an accident
don’t let them pee on vendors’ items or sneak under their tables
on hot days it might be more comfortable for them to stay at home. The pavement can get very hot and there is very little shade.
Do we have to bring cash or do vendors accept debit/credit?
While a few vendors accept debit/credit cards it is recommended to bring cash. Our location is very close to the downtown banks and several ATMs are accessible.
How “local” are the vendors and their products?
When selecting vendors and their products priority is given to “hyper local” products (within 16km of the City of Revelstoke), followed by “local” (The basin) and then “regionally local” (Down the Okanagan).
“Hyper local” is defined as those products that originate from within 16 km of the City of Revelstoke. “Local” is defined as those products that originate from within the North Columbia Valley (Shelter Bay to Mica Dam), and “regionally local” products originate from within 250km of the City of Revelstoke, namely the Thompson-Okanagan and Kootenay regions.
What our Customers can expect
Our vendors offer a wider variety of locally made or grown food and crafts. At our market, you’ll find:
vegetables
flowers
pottery
baked goods
meats
beverages
coffee
jewellery
art and home decor
and more!
