Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market
Kelowna / Nor-kwa-stin
Nor-kwa-stin - Kelowna is a Secwepemctsín derived word. Its name comes from the story of August Gillard, an early settler who crawled from an underground shelter just as a group of First Nation people passed by. The local people called out, “Kim-ach-touch”, meaning Brown Bear. Over time, this became Kelowna, meaning Grizzly Bear, which was easier for colonizers to pronounce. The Secwepemc name for the area around Kelowna was Nor-kwa-stin, "hard black rock", relating to the rocks used for sharpening flints for arrowheads.
Focused on locally grown fruits and veggies and handmade artisanal goods.
The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market brings together around 200 vendors from Armstrong to Summerland in peak season. Started by five vendors around 25 years ago, the market can now be found in the Landmark District in Kelowna.
Organized events, like the recently inaugurated garlic festival, often feature jugglers, buskers, and other live entertainment to keep the whole family engaged. Visitors can usually find up to six hot food options like tacos, samosas, and vegan dishes onsite too. Fresh organic produce, peaches, cherries, and other fruits, and Sweet Romance’s baked goods are always popular.
The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ market acknowledge that it is situated on the Traditional, Ancestral and Unceded Territory of the Syilx Okanagan Peoples.
This market participates in the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program.
Interested in selling at this Farmers' Market? Please contact the market directly for more information.