Liz Forster

Sun Peaks & Region Farmers Market – Sundays 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Sun Peaks, BC (July 25, 2011) – The community of Sun Peaks is gearing up to celebrate our local farmers this Sunday, July 31 as part of BC’s Farmers Appreciation Week!

A provincial initiative, Farmers Appreciation Week is about acknowledging our local farmers and showing appreciation for all their hard work. BC’s Farmers Appreciation Week kicks off Sunday, July 31 and runs through until August 5.

Now in its 6^th summer, the Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market has continue to grow and develop and more residents and tourists realize the importance of bringing local, sustainable meats, fruits and vegetables to their family dinner table.

On Sunday, July 31 as part of the Alpine Blossom Festival, Tourism Sun Peaks will host the Farmers’ Market Olympics to highlight some of the fantastic products offered by area farmers and to show our continued appreciate for their efforts. Husk corn on the cob and eat it as fast as you can, build a scarecrow as a family and participate in a balloon toss. It all takes place right in the middle of the Sun Peaks Farmers’ Market. A card for the vendors will also be available to sign.

“The Farmers’ Market Olympics at Sun Peaks began back in 2008 as our way to celebrate our vendors during the BC150 Celebrations,” explains Janice Nankivell, Events Coordinator with Tourism Sun Peaks. “We enjoy the opportunity each summer to show our appreciation for our farmers and host this event right in the heart of the weekly market!”

The Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market takes place weekly from 12:00pm to 4:00pm until Sunday, September 11.

For a full list of vendors attending each week as well as upcoming musical performances, head online to www.sunpeaksresort.com/farmers-market.

Upcoming Summer Events

July 30-31     Alpine Blossom Festival featuring the Farmers’ Market Olympics

Aug 6             Music in the Mountains featuring the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

Aug 12-14     Retro Rock Concert Weekend