›› Heather Leary
The Oaklands Sunset Market has returned for an 8th season with more vendors, more activities, and more reasons for the community to come together each week. The market is welcoming more vendors than ever before with a broader mix of local artisans, crafters, growers, bakers, food producers, and more. A variety of entertainment is offered every week including live music, activities for kids, and community info.
The Oaklands Sunset Market runs every Wednesday from 4:30 to 8:30 until August 29th at the Oaklands Community Association at 1-2827 Belmont Avenue. The market features over 50 vendors showcasing local artisans, growers, food producers, and food tucks with the vendor mix changing every week.
This year the beer garden is hosted every week and features rotating tap selections by Hoyne Brewing Co. and Sea Cider. The beer garden is open to all ages and patrons are invited to take food items inside to enjoy with their pints.
Kids activities are hosted each week in the green tent adjacent to the food truck circle. Activities and crafts are geared to engage young minds and get them thinking about the environment and their community!
The Oaklands Sunset Market also features live music with different musicians on the main stage every week. Musical styles range from roots music to rock to blues.
We welcome the four-legged members of the family too. Pet water is available at the water station and info booth. And don’t miss Pet Appreciation Day during the final market of the season on August 29th.
The market food truck and musical lineup are posted to Oaklands Sunset Market Facebook page every week along with featured artisan vendors.
Hosted by the Oaklands Community Association, the Oaklands Sunset Market aims to actively build community connections while supporting small scale entrepreneurs and local arts and culture. The Oaklands Sunset Market participates in the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, which provide farmers’ market coupons to lower-income families and seniors.
