Severn • Simcoe County • Lake Country / Central Ontario

The Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market is a year-round community market featuring local farmers, artisan vendors, fresh foods, baked goods, handmade products, and live entertainment in the heart of Severn, Ontario.


Visitor Information

📍 4500 Fairgrounds Road, Severn, Ontario, L3V 0X6
🗓 Saturdays, Year-Round
🕘 8am – 1pm May to October and 9am – 1pm November to April
🏠 Winter Season Indoors
☀️ May–October Outdoors
🥕 Fresh produce, baked goods, artisan foods, local meats, honey, crafts, and specialty products

Plan Your Visit

📍 Location: 4500 Fairgrounds Road, Severn, Ontario, L3V 0X6
🕒 Market Hours: Saturdays • 8am – 1pm May to October and 9am – 1pm November to April .Year-round
🏠 Seasonal Setting: Winter Season Indoors • May–October Outdoors
🍓 Experience: Farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, meats, maple syrup, crafts, and local products
🚗 Parking: Free parking available on-site  🌐 Website: Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market


A Year-Round Market Tradition in Orillia

The Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market has become a popular Saturday destination for both residents and visitors exploring Central Ontario and the Lake Country region. Located in Severn Ontario, the market brings together local farmers, food producers, bakers, artisans, and specialty vendors in a welcoming rural setting. (Fairgrounds Market)

Visitors can browse stalls featuring fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, maple syrup, honey, preserves, prepared foods, handmade crafts, and artisan products sourced from Severn, Orillia, Simcoe County, and surrounding communities. The market operates year-round, offering seasonal experiences throughout both the indoor and outdoor market seasons. (Fairgrounds Market)

The market has developed a reputation as both a shopping destination and a community gathering place where visitors can meet local producers, support small businesses, and experience the agricultural richness of the Orillia and Lake Country region. Live music, food vendors, and a relaxed country atmosphere help create a welcoming weekend experience for visitors of all ages. (Orillia & Lake Country Tourism)

Did You Know?

The Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market hosts more than 60 vendors during the outdoor season and continues operating year-round, making it one of the area’s important community markets connecting visitors directly with local farmers and artisans. (brucegreysimcoe.com)

EMAIL CONTACT: info@orilliafairgroundsfarmersmarket.com

About the Farmers’ Market

Building Community Through Local Food

Founded to support local farmers, food producers, and artisans, the Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market, Severn, Ontario focuses on creating direct connections between producers and consumers while strengthening the region’s local food economy. The market’s mission emphasizes fresh local products, small business support, and community engagement. (Orillia & Lake Country Tourism)

Throughout the season, shoppers can discover locally grown produce, farm-raised meats, baking, prepared foods, specialty groceries, handcrafted items, and artisan creations while speaking directly with the people who grow, bake, and create the products being sold. (Fairgrounds Market)

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The market’s year-round format helps create a strong sense of continuity and community, with many visitors making Saturday market visits part of their regular routine. During the outdoor season, the fairgrounds setting provides space for expanded vendor participation, live entertainment, and a lively open-air market atmosphere. (OrilliaMatters.com)

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Fun Facts

  • The market operates year-round with both indoor and outdoor seasons.
    • More than 60 vendors participate during the busy outdoor season.
    • Visitors can find both farm-fresh foods and handcrafted artisan products.
    • The market has become a popular Saturday destination for both residents and tourists visiting Orillia and Lake Country.
    • Free parking at the fairgrounds makes the market especially convenient for visitors exploring the region. (brucegreysimcoe.com)

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About the Community — Orillia, Ontario

Located between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, Orillia is often referred to as the “Sunshine City” and serves as one of Central Ontario’s most popular tourism destinations. Known for its waterfront parks, historic downtown, arts scene, and nearby outdoor recreation opportunities, Orillia attracts visitors throughout the year. (Wikipedia)

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The surrounding region combines lakeside tourism with strong agricultural traditions, creating an ideal environment for farmers’ markets, farm experiences, and local food tourism. Visitors exploring the Orillia area can enjoy scenic drives, boating, hiking, local restaurants, festivals, and agritourism experiences throughout Simcoe County and nearby Muskoka.

Waterfront

Orillia is also known for its connections to arts and culture, including the famous Mariposa Folk Festival, while the surrounding countryside continues to support farms, orchards, food producers, and rural communities that contribute to the region’s unique character. (Wikipedia)

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🌾 Explore Nearby Agritourism Experiences

Visitors exploring the Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market may also enjoy nearby agritourism experiences and attractions throughout Simcoe County and Central Ontario.

  • Hewitts Farm Market & Bakery — a popular farm market destination known for fresh produce, baked goods, and seasonal farm experiences
  • Nicholyn Farm — a countryside farm market offering local meats and farm products
  • Vegetable Heads Farm — a local farm operation featuring seasonal produce and farm-grown products
  • Vegetable Heads Farm — a waterfront destination featuring shops, cruises, and Lake Muskoka experiences
  • Couchiching Beach Park — a popular lakeside park and gathering place in Orillia
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