Your 2026 Guide to Farmers’ Markets in Winnipeg (Dates, Locations & Hidden Gems)
There’s something about a Winnipeg summer that pulls people outside—and few things capture that better than a good farmers’ market.
Tip: Bookmark this page or refer back throughout the summer—many markets run weekly, while others are one-time events.
It starts with a simple plan: grab a coffee, walk a market, pick up a few fresh ingredients…
And before you know it, you’ve spent the morning chatting with local vendors, running into familiar faces, and discovering a side of the city that just feels different.
If you’re new to Winnipeg, or even if you’ve lived here for years, this guide will help you make the most of the 2026 market season.
🌻 Why Farmers’ Markets Matter in Winnipeg
Winnipeg is a city built on community—and nowhere is that more evident than at its markets.
From long-standing staples to pop-up maker events, these markets:
Support local farmers, artisans, and small businesses
Bring neighbourhoods to life
Give you a real feel for what it’s like to live here—not just visit
This is also why lifestyle plays such a big role when choosing where to live. Proximity to walkable amenities like markets can completely shape your day-to-day experience.
🌸 Spring & Specialty Markets (May–June)
The season kicks off with a wave of pop-ups and themed markets—many centered around Mother’s Day and early summer events.
Some highlights include:
Manitoba Makers’ Market – Niverville Event Centre
Spring Market – St. Boniface Hospital (Everett Atrium)
Scattered Seeds Mother’s Day Craft Market – Red River Exhibition Park
Springfest – IKEA Winnipeg
These markets are perfect for:
Gift shopping
Discovering local makers
Getting a first taste of the season
Tip: Many of these are one-day or short-run events—plan ahead so you don’t miss them.
☀️ Weekly Summer Farmers’ Markets (June–September)
This is where Winnipeg’s market scene really comes to life.
Must-Visit Core Markets:
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market (Saturdays): One of the largest and most well-known markets in Manitoba—worth the trip every time.
Wolseley Farmers’ Market (Tuesdays & Thursdays): A neighbourhood favourite with a strong local vibe.
South Osborne Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays): Great mix of food, produce, and community feel.
River Heights Farmers’ Market (Fridays): Perfect for a relaxed end-of-week visit.
St. Boniface Summer Market (Thursdays): A unique cultural atmosphere in one of Winnipeg’s most historic neighbourhoods.
Transcona Community Market (Thursdays): Affordable, accessible, and community-driven.
Markets like these are a great way to explore neighbourhoods you may not have considered before.
🌙 Night Markets & Summer Events
If you’re looking for something a little different, Winnipeg’s night markets bring a completely different energy.
Highlights include:
Manitoba Night Market & Festival – Assiniboia Downs
Summer Night Market – Pineridge Hollow
Selkirk Night Market
Expect:
Food trucks
Live entertainment
A more social, evening atmosphere
These are less about groceries—and more about experience.
🌾 Markets Worth the Short Drive
Some of the best market experiences are just outside the city:
East St. Paul Farmers’ Market
Selkirk Summer & Port Markets
Grande Pointe Farmers’ Market
Centre of Canada Farmers’ Market
These are perfect for:
Slower weekends
Exploring surrounding communities
Getting a feel for life beyond the core city
For many people relocating to Winnipeg, this balance between city and nearby communities is a big part of the appeal.
Full 2026 Market List
For a complete breakdown of all dates, times, and locations, here is our comprehensive list:
Specialty Markets
1. Manitoba Makers’ Market |@ Niverville Event Centre | May 2nd | 10am - 3pm
2. Mother’s Day Market|@ St Andrews Community Club| May 3rd| 10am - 4pm
3. Spring Market | @ Everett Atrium, St Boniface Hospital| May 7 and 8th| 9am - 5pm
4. Mother’s Day Theme Pop-Up | @201 Portage| May 8th| 11am - 2pm
5. Mother’s Day Market| @550 Main St, Stonewall, Mb| May 8th& 9th | Friday 6pm - 9pm| Saturday 10am - 4pm
6. Mother’s Day Market at the Village Market | @ the Pineridge Hollow Village Market | May 9th & May 10th |10 am - 4pm
7. Scattered Seeds Mother’s Day Craft Market |@ Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park| May 9th & May 10th | Saturday 10am - 6pm| Sunday 10am - 4pm
8. Mother’s Day Craft Sale|@ Southdale Community Centre| May 10th| 11am - 3pm
9. Mothers’ Day Market and Plant Sale | @ Lord Roberts Community Centre | May 11th |11am - 3pm
10. Springfest |@ IKEA Winnipeg Parking Lot| May 16th – 17th | 12pm - 9pm
11. CVMS Whatever Sale|@3584 Portage Ave| June 13th | 9am - 3pm
12. Selkirk Pride Market| @Selkirk Waterfront (in case of Rain @ Gordon Howard Centre) | June 14th | 3pm - 7pm
13. Father’s Day Theme Pop-Up | @201 Portage | June 19th | 11am - 2pm
14. Canada Day Maker’s Market| @ Selkirk, Mb between Main and Eveline| July 1st | 4pm -10pm
15. Canada Day Night Market|@ Quarry Park, Stonewall| July 1st | 3pm - 9pm
16. Cuthbert Grant Day| @Grant’s Old Mill Park|July 11th | 9am - 5pm
17. Summer Night Market at the Village Market | @ the Pineridge Hollow Village Market | |July 23rd and August 27th| 4pm - 10 pm
18. Landmark Friendship Festival|@Landmark Arena Grounds| July 25th | 12am- 4pm
19. Family Fun Weekend| @the Pineridge Hollow Village Market |August 1st and 2nd |10am - 4pm
20. Night Market| @ Manitoba Ave, Selkirk, Mb| August 8th | 6pm - 10 pm
21. Summer Market | @ Everett Atrium, St Boniface Hospital| August 20th and 21st| 9am -5pm
22. 90s R&B Pop-Up Market|@ Garden City Community Centre | August 22nd |12pm -7pm
23. Family Fun Day | @ the St Adolphe River Park| September 13th |10 am - 5pm
Summer Markets - Winnipeg
1. Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market| Summer Hours May 16th - October 10th | Saturdays | 8am - 2pm
2. Jardins St-Léon Gardens |Opens April 29th|Monday - Saturday 9 am - 9pm | Sundays & Holidays 9 am – 6 pm
3. Downtown Farmers’ Market | May 14th and 21st @ Cityplace Indoor 10am – 2pm| July 3rd – October 2nd | Thursdays @ Manitoba Hydro Place outdoors 10am to 2pm | July and August| Thursdays |Shop and Sip @True North Square
4. Tyndall Community Market |@ Tyndall Park Community Centre| May 16th - 17th, June 20th - 21st, July 18th - 19th, August 29th - 30th and September 26th - 27th
5. Bronx Park Farmer's Market | @Bronx Park Community Centre | Saturdays June 1st - September 28th | Saturdays| 9am - 2pm
6. Wolseley Farmers Markets |@ 160 Ethelbert St | Jun 2nd - October 20th|Tuesdays and Thursdays |3pm to 6.30pm
7. Le marché d’été St-Boniface Summer Market | @ Parc Joseph Royal |June 4th - August 27th | Thursdays | 5.30pm - 8.30pm
8. Manitoba Night Market and Festival |@ Assiniboia Downs| June 7th, July 19th and August 23rd | 3pm - 11pm
9. South Osborne Farmers’ Market | @ Lord Roberts Community Centre | Wednesdays | June 17th - mid October | 4pm - 8pm
10. Alleways Market |@Elgin Ave| June 19th, July 17th and August 21st
11. The Summer of Locals Market |@ Outlet Mall #1 Entrance |June 20th - 21st |July 4th - 5th | August 8th - 9th | Saturdays 11 am - 8pm | Sundays 11 am - 7pm
12. The Transcona BIZ Community Market | @ Transcona Centennial Square (135 Regent Avenue West) |June 25th - August 27th |Thursdays| 10am - 2pm
13. Wellness Farmers Market | @ outside the front entrance of the Wellness Institute| July 8th - September 23rd| Tuesdays| 9:30am – 2:00pm
14. FortWhyte Farms | @ FortWhyte Alive | 2026 Market details coming soon: https://www.fortwhyte.org/about/fortwhyte-farms/food/
15. West Broadway Farmers’ Market | @ BNC Field’ (185 Young Street) | July 1st - September 30th | Wednesdays| 3pm - 6pm|
16. Linden Woods Community Centre Farmer’s Market|@ Linden Woods Community Centre| July 2nd - September 24th | Thursdays | 3pm - 6:30pm
17. The Scotia Street Farmers Market |@442 Scotia Street| July 3rd - September 25th |Fridays|11.30am - 6.30pm
18. River Heights Farmers’ Market |in the parking lot @ River Heights Community Centre| July 3rd - September 25th | Fridays | 12pm - 5pm
Summer Markets - Outliers
1. The Village at Pineridge Hollow Market | May 30th - September 6th | Saturdays and Sundays|10 am - 4 pm (Please note: August 22nd and 23rdare not included in this year’s market season)
2. Centre of Canada Farmers' Market| @ Center of Canada Park | June 5th - September 4th | Fridays| 1pm - 6pm
3. Grande Pointe Farmers Market|@ the Grande Pointe Community Centre |June 7th, June 28th, July 19th, August 16th and September 6th|10am - 2pm
4. East St Paul Farmers’ Market |@ 302 Hoddinott Rd |June 14th - September 27th | Sundays | 10am - 2pm
5. St Adolphe Market | @ the St Adolphe RM Parking Lot beside the Daycare. | June 21st | July 26th | August 23rd | 10 am - 3 pm
6. Selkirk Summer Market|@Selkirk’s Agricultural Building| June 27th, July 25th and August 29th| 10am - 4pm
7. Selkirk Port Market |@Selkirk Waterfront | July 22nd - August 26th | Wednesdays | 10am - 2pm
🧭 How to Make the Most of Winnipeg’s Market Season
A few simple tips that can completely change your experience:
Go early for the best selection (especially produce)
Bring cash (not all vendors accept cards)
Talk to vendors—you’ll learn more than you expect
Try something new each time you go
Build it into your routine (Saturday mornings, midweek evenings, etc.)
🏡 A Different Way to Explore Winnipeg
Here’s something we’ve noticed over the years:
People don’t just fall in love with a house…
They fall in love with how their life feels around it.
And markets are a big part of that.
They show you:
What a neighbourhood feels like on a Saturday morning
Who your neighbours might be
How connected (or disconnected) an area feels
If you’re trying to decide where to live, spending time at local markets can be one of the most underrated ways to get a feel for a neighbourhood.
Key Takeaways
Winnipeg has a diverse and growing farmers’ market scene
Summer (June–September) is peak market season
Different markets offer completely different experiences
Markets are a great way to explore neighbourhoods
Lifestyle—not just price—should factor into where you choose to live
FAQ: Farmers’ Markets in Winnipeg
When do farmers’ markets start in Winnipeg?
Most markets begin in May, with peak season running from June through September. There are some that run year-round.
What is the biggest farmers’ market in Winnipeg?
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market is one of the largest and most popular in Manitoba. This is one of the ones that does run year-round as well!
Are Winnipeg farmers’ markets worth visiting?
Absolutely. They offer fresh local products, support small businesses, and provide a strong sense of community. Some of our favourite purchases have included fruit, lemonade, fresh flowers, amongst other artisan-created items.
Do I need cash for farmers’ markets?
Many vendors accept cards, but bringing cash is still recommended.
Jennifer Queen
Phone: (204) 797-7945
Email: Jennifer@QueenTeam.ca
About the team: The Queen Team is a Winnipeg-based real estate team focused on helping clients make confident decisions—whether they’re buying, selling, or relocating. With a strong understanding of neighbourhood dynamics and lifestyle factors, they help clients find not just the right home—but the right fit.