Vendor Applications for the 2026 Bronte Farmers’ Market are Now Open!
The Bronte Farmers’ Market is thrilled to announce that vendor applications for the 2026 season are now open! If you bake it, make it, or grow it, this is your chance to share your creations with our vibrant community.
Why Join Our Market?
Our farmers’ market is a thriving community hub, where locals and visitors come together to enjoy fresh produce, homemade treats, unique handcrafted goods, and offerings from talented local food producers. We’re also proud to share that the Bronte Farmers’ Market was named Best Farm Market in Oakville in the 2025 InsideHalton.com Readers’ Choice Awards.
Vendors love being part of the market, and our 2025 Vendor Experience Survey says it all:
- Overall Organization: 100% rated as excellent
- Atmosphere: 100% satisfied, with 75% very satisfied
- Location Satisfaction: 88% very satisfied
- Customer Turnout: 63% rated excellent, 25% good
- Sales Performance: 63% reported better sales than at other markets
- Inclusivity: 100% felt the market was very welcoming
As a vendor, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Connect with loyal customers who value fresh, local products
- Showcase your business in a high-traffic, welcoming location
- Be part of a supportive network of fellow vendors and entrepreneurs
- Gain exposure through our marketing and social media promotions
ABOUT THE MARKET
- Dates: Every Sunday in July and August, 10AM to 2PM (9 weeks)
- Special Event: Halloween Market on October 25, featuring seasonal treats and spooky-sweet surprises
- Location: Bronte Market Square, 2445 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville
- Vendors per Week: 35+, offering a lively mix of fresh produce, homemade goods, and handmade treasures
- Visitor Traffic: Average weekly traffic is approximately 1,000 people.
The Bronte BIA enhances the market with live entertainment, kids’ activities, games, community groups, and local business involvement.
Marketing and promotion include:
- Look Local Bronte Visitor Guide – both digital and print editions, distributed for free to over 550 locations across Halton for 8-weeks
- Social media (8,000+ Instagram followers and 10,800+ Facebook followers)
- E-newsletters and BIA website
- Gateway signage in Bronte (12,000+ vehicles daily)
- GO Transit ad campaign (June-Sept) – reaching commuters and visitors across the region
Applications are due by Friday, March 12, 2026, with all applicants receiving a written reply by March 20.
Questions? Reach out to us at brontefarmersmarket@gmail.com. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning vendors for another fantastic season!