Markets

The UBC Farm’s markets are an important venue for community engagement and are the primary avenue through which UBC Farm produce is sold. The farm offers two weekly markets from early June through mid-October, as well as occasional farm gate sales during the shoulder seasons.

Market Email List

The UBC Farm Market email list is the best way to stay informed about the Saturday and Wednesday markets as well as farm gate sales during the shoulder seasons. You’ll find out what seasonal UBC Farm produce is available, what other local vendors will be at UBC Farm markets, offerings in the Growing Season workshop series, and farm & food related events. Sign up via the link below:

A practicum student at the UBC Farm’s Saturday Market. Photo: Naomi Harvard

Saturday Farm Market

Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm, June-Oct at the UBC Farm

Since 2001, the on-site Saturday Farm Market has provided a unique venue for experiential education and student research, including everything from agricultural business management and marketing to nutritional analysis. Individuals are also welcome to volunteer at the Saturday markets.

In addition to farm-fresh veggies, fruits, herbs, flowers and free-range eggs from the UBC Farm, the Saturday Farm Market also features a variety of other local growers, bakers, craftspeople, prepared food, and live musicians.

Market Details:

• Payment – Cash is the preferred method of payment, though cheques are accepted for purchases over $30. The farm is unable to process Interac or credit card transactions. Please note that many vendors only accept cash.
• Parking – Please park outside of the farm gate in the lot or along South Campus Road. Three spots in our parking lot are reserved for persons of limited mobility. As parking space is limited, market customers are encouraged to carpool, bus, bike, or walk to the farm. See our Directions, Hours, and Contact Information page for directions and maps. Please drive carefully and watch for pedestrians, children and cyclists.
• Plastic bag charge – In order to reduce consumption of plastic bags, the UBC Farm charges 10 cents per plastic produce bag used (there is no charge for pre-bagged items). Customers are encouraged to bring and reuse plastic produce bags and inform the cashiers when they have done so.
• Bring your own shopping bags – Market customers are encouraged to bring reusable shopping bags in which to pack your purchases. The UBC Farm will gladly accept donations of clean, used grocery bags to have on hand.
• Eggs – Egg quantities are limited (the hens can only produce so much!) and in high demand. To ensure that as many people as possible can sample this popular treat, there is a limit of one dozen eggs per family.
• Farm tours – The UBC Farm offers free public tours at 11:00am each Saturday. Please meet on the hill above the market at five minutes to 11:00. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Please note the Saturday tours are intended for individuals and their families. Organized groups that would like to book a tour should contact farm.team@ubc.ca and refer to the UBC Farm Event Guidelines for information on rates.

Bustling UBC Farm Wednesday Market in the centre of campus

Wednesday Campus Market

Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm, June-Oct at the UBC Bookstore, 6200 University Boulevard

The UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market features an assortment of fresh UBC Farm produce. This mid-week market in front of the UBC Bookstore offers students, staff and faculty members a convenient opportunity to purchase UBC Farm produce. The Wednesday market only accepts cash, and customers are asked to bring their own bags.

UBC Farm Market Vendor Opportunity

The UBC Farm Saturday Farm Market offers a unique vendor opportunity on the idyllic UBC Farm site. After thoroughly reading through the UBC Farm Market Vendor Information document, interested vendors can apply via the online application form. If you have further questions, contact kayla.mcintyre@ubc.ca.

Green Zebra

The UBC Farm is pleased to offer a coupon for our farm-fresh produce in the Green Zebra guide. Green Zebra is a local coupon book and sustainable living guide, featuring over 450 exclusive offers from sustainable restaurants, markets, spas, wellness centres, bike shops, bookstores, theatres, and more. Find out more at the Green Zebra website.