If you missed the first Local Summer Market a couple of weeks ago, don’t worry, you still have a chance to catch the second run on Sunday, July 21st from 10-4.
The Local Summer Market is part of Riverside C’Mon!, a series of community events hosted by the Riverside BIA and held at Riverside Common Park located at 657 Queen St E. in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.
Are you ready to shop small and support local? Here’s a sneak peek into the line-up of vendors for part two of the Local Summer Market happening this Sunday:
Photo credit: Yofiit
Yofiit (@yofiit)
This black and woman-owned vegan company creates better-for-you plant milks loaded with protein, made with less sugar, and no gums or fillers.
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Bee’s Baking (@bees.baking)
The gourmet micro-bakery offers artisanal patisserie treats inspired by different cultural backgrounds and travel destinations.
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Ivy & Lua (@ivyandlua)
This women of colour-owned small jewelry brand offers high-quality, hypoallergenic accessories in a variety of mediums including polymer clay, resin, gemstones/pearls, as well as gold-plated and gold-filled metals.
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Purrfectly Playful (@purrfectlyplayful)
This female-owned business handcrafts beautiful cat toys such as luxurious natural feathered lures, sleek birch wood, spring wire wands, and refillable catnip kickers.
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Marubashi Preserves (@marubashi.shop)
Bring bold new flavours to your cooking with products by Marubashi, such as pickled vegetables, spice blends, seasonings, and sauces with a focus on Japanese/Japanese-Canadian food.
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Second Journey Thrift (@secondjourneythrift)
Sales from this thrift shop supports Journey Home, a registered charity that provides free community support and services to those living with a palliative diagnosis and their loved ones.
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DC Canada Education Publishing (@dceducation)
The innovative publisher of children’s books, games, and music from Ottawa will be selling educational books, puzzles, plush toys, and more.
Photo credit: Sparkle – Macrame and more
Sparkle – Macrame and more (@sparkle_by_batul)
This handmade macrame business makes colourful pot holders, organizers, keychains, earrings, wall hangings, bookmarks, key holders, and more.
These are just a few of the small business vendors participating in the Local Summer Market. Expect more vendors + live entertainment this Sunday at Riverside Common Park.
You can also let us know ahead if you’re coming by RSVPing here. You’ll get event details, perks, and promos straight to your inbox.
We’ve got exciting events lined up for the rest of the year so make sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram for updates!