MISS MOOX: farmers' market

Get your tickets now for the PEAK OF THE MARKET gala dinner on August 15 at Cultivate restaurant in Saskatoon.
Top local chefs will pair wines by Saskatchewan's own Living Sky Winery with a seven-course meal using the freshest food that Saskatoon Farmers' Market has to offer. There's no time like summer for a meal like this. Where: Saskatoon Farmers' MarketWhen: August 15, 2010Cost: $95/personReservations: Call 306-881-1933

So, May is here and the outdoor Farmers' Markets started again today. Unfortunately, the weather couldn't have been much worse. Rain, snow, and cool winds did not make for a great turnout this morning at the new location next to City Hall. In fact, I only counted about 10 vendors of a possible 50-60.

It's a real shame, considering that two weeks ago we were all wearing shorts and basking in +23 degree temps.

Well, things can only get better from here. If the sun is shining next weekend expect a good turnout at the market. Get on out there and buy some local food!

It just dawned on me today that the farmers' market makes its return to the great outdoors in only two weeks.

I decided to check their website, just to make sure I had the date right.

I do.

But that's not even the most exciting part. Regina's farmers' market will be in a completely different location this year. They are moving three blocks west to City Hall! The new market will line Smith and McIntyre streets between Victoria Avenue and 12th Avenue. They will also make use of the plaza in front of City Hall. This rocks!

Of course, it's a temporary location only. Construction will begin on Scarth Street this summer to create the new City Square Project.

Bonus: there will be free parking on the 1st level of the City Hall parkade during Saturday markets (behind City Hall itself).

With all this nice weather, I predict many good things to eat at the market this year.