Metcalfe Farmers' Market

Farmers’ Market Showcase

Metcalfe • Rural Ottawa • Ottawa Valley

Metcalfe
Farmers’ Market

Homegrown. Handmade. A market with a personal connection.

Plan your market visit ↓

The regular season is over; holiday markets use another venue.

The organizer thanks visitors for the completed regular season and lists December 12, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive. Confirm holiday details directly. The next regular-season dates have not been verified.

Know before you go

Visitor Information

📍 Location
Regular-season market: Metcalfe Fairgrounds, 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe. Holiday markets can take place in Greely; use the organizer’s event-specific directions.
🗓 Market schedule
Regular-season Saturdays, generally May–October, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The 2026 regular season has ended. Holiday dates, hours and venues differ.
🥕 What to expect
Seasonal food, market products and handmade finds. Selection varies with harvests, weather and vendor attendance.
🌐 Official information
Metcalfe Farmers’ Market

Make the most of the day

Plan Your Visit

⏱ Choose your timing. Check the current date, hours and venue before setting out. Allow time to browse and speak with vendors.

🌾 Shop with the season. Bring reusable bags and ask vendors about their products and growing area.

👨‍👩‍👧 For families: Browse together and confirm any special activities in advance. Photographs show past visits.

♿ Parking and accessibility: Ask the organizer about current parking, entrances, washrooms, surfaces and individual access needs before travelling.

Visit the official market website ↗

The experience

Meet the people who grow, bake and make it.

Metcalfe’s producer-based market brings local growers, food makers and artisans together at the fairgrounds during its regular season. Ask about an ingredient, browse handmade work and make room for a conversation with the person behind a purchase.

Did You Know?

The market describes its products as made, grown or created by its own vendors. Its official site identifies 1993 as the founding year.

Discover more Ontario food and farming traditions in our Agritourism Guides.

Metcalfe Farmers' Market

Original Showcase photographs reflect past visits. Vendor attendance, activities and visitor arrangements can change; confirm current details directly.

About the Farmers’ Market

Building OUR Story

The Metcalfe Farmers’ Market is one of Eastern Ontario’s most respected producer-only farmers’ markets, connecting visitors directly with local farmers, bakers, artisans, makers, and food producers from across the region.

Established in 1993, the market has become a destination for both local residents and visitors looking to experience authentic rural Ontario hospitality while supporting local agriculture and small businesses.

Metcalfe Farmers' Market

Inside the Market

The market’s producer-only philosophy means visitors can meet the actual people who grow, bake, raise, and create the products they purchase. Every vendor is carefully reviewed to help maintain the integrity and authenticity of the market experience.

Visitors can browse a wide variety of products including:

  • Fresh seasonal produce
  • Baked goods and prepared foods
  • Local meats and maple syrup
  • Flowers and handmade products
  • Artisan foods and specialty products
Metcalfe Farmers' Market

Fresh Produce

Throughout the season, the market hosts special themed events including Christmas in July, pet-themed days, night markets, and seasonal holiday markets, creating a lively and welcoming community atmosphere.

The market also supports future entrepreneurs through its Junior Vendor Program, offering opportunities for young makers and growers; ask the market about current eligibility and participation arrangements.

Metcalfe Farmers' Market

Great Vendors

The Metcalfe Farmers’ Market continues to strengthen connections between local producers, rural communities, and visitors seeking authentic Ontario food experiences.

About the Community

Metcalfe, Ontario: A Rural Village Rooted in Agriculture & Community Spirit

Located in Ottawa’s rural south end, Metcalfe is a historic village known for its strong agricultural traditions, community pride, and deep connection to rural life in Eastern Ontario.

Bridge Photo

Beautiful Metcalfe Bridge

Surrounded by farmland and rural concessions, the community has long been shaped by agriculture, local fairs, and small-town gathering places that continue to bring residents and visitors together.

The village is also home to the well-known Metcalfe Fairgrounds, which host one of Eastern Ontario’s most recognized agricultural fairs each fall. Agriculture remains central to the identity of the community, with local farms, markets, and rural businesses continuing to play an important role in everyday life.

Old Former Town Hall

Former Osgoode Town Hall

Visitors to Metcalfe experience a welcoming rural atmosphere where community events, local food, and agricultural traditions remain deeply connected.

The Metcalfe Farmers’ Market reflects this spirit by creating a gathering place where residents, producers, and visitors can meet, shop locally, and celebrate the people and products that define rural Eastern Ontario.

Metcalfe Community Association sign

Welcome to Metcalfe

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