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What’s on this weekend: Events in Bradford West Gwillimbury

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Rosemarie Radcliffe of Lakeview Gardens sells fresh produce to Nicole Roberts and daughter Violet, almost 2. Miriam King/Bradford Today

The summer isn’t over yet — get on a stand-up paddle board, or visit a farmers’ market.

There are several events happening this weekend in Bradford West Gwillimbury and area.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Holland Marsh Food Market

1153 Canal Rd., just off Highway 400, Bradford 

Open Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Find locally-grown produce right out of the Holland Marsh, as well as flowers, food trucks, baked goods, Sheldon Creek Dairy milk, Homestead Farms eggs, and Fresh Acre Farms meat. 

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Bradford Farmers’ Market and Caribbean Festival

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Market is every Saturday until Oct. 6.

Enjoy live music, meet local community groups, and find produce from the Holland Marsh and beyond, including plants, flowers, herbs, honey, dairy products, maple syrup, cured meats, free-run eggs, baking, preserves, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, plus handmade arts and crafts.

Some special Caribbean-themed items for sale this week for Caribbean Festival.

Alliston Farmers’ Market

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Main Street, Alliston
Find warm, out of the oven baked goodies, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, crafts, plants, local potato chips, meats, fruits and veggies, all from local farmers.

Intro to SUP

9 a.m. to noon

Centennial Beach Park, Lakeshore Drive, Barrie

Cost is $50 per person

Introductory class will focus on introducing you to the sport of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in a fun and safe manner. We will teach you the fundamentals, as well as proper safety.

Contact Brent Ackland for more information at [email protected] or 705-718-2408.

SUNDAY, JULY 22

Tottenham Artisans’ Market

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

South Simcoe Railway Station, downtown Tottenham

The market is a venue where local farmers, artists and craftspeople make their products available in an open, fresh-air environment.

Dungeons and Dragons

1-5 p.m.

BWG Public Library