Spend part of a day at a local farm, orchard or farmer’s market and find out what the Okanagan and Shuswap Valleys are all about! Local fruit and vegetable markets abound during the summer and fall months. Wildflight Organic Farm is only a short walk away in Mara for organic produce and open for farm-gate sales on Friday afternoons. Visit the local cheesemakers in Armstrong at the Village Cheese Shop , at Gort’s Gouda in Salmon Arm, or sample the famous D.Dutchmen Dairy Icecream in Sicamous.
If you enjoy authentic Mennonite Sausage visit the Old Log Barn Farmer’s Market just south of Enderby on Hwy 97. They offer fruit and vegetables in season, authentic Mennonite sausage, local jams, as well as a children’s play area. 
Looking for something unique? Crannog Ale in Sorrento offers certified organic naturally brewed ale. Looking for a bit of a buzz? Planet Bee in Vernon offers honey tours and tastings in Vernon. Chickadee Ridge Miniatures in Armstrong is Canada’s largest miniature horse farm. If you enjoy theatre why not reserve tickets for Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong? A long-standing tradition with locals, they host performances year-round! If you enjoy country and western music, you won’t want to miss the Cedar Ridge Guest Ranch. Jam sessions are hosted every Sunday, as well as special holiday dinner and dances.
Agri-Tourism Business Guide
Okanagan Valley Orchards and Vineyards
Caravan Farm Theatre
Cedar Ridge Guest Ranch
Crannog Ale
Gort’s Gouda
Planet Bee
Village Cheese Shop
Shuswap Agri-tourism Website (list of local farms & farm shops)
Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) Armstrong,BC
Local Farmers’ Markets Schedules:
Enderby Open Air Market - Friday mornings, at the Enderby Seniors Complex (Hwy 97, just north of the light)
Armstrong Farmers Market - Saturdays, April through November, 8am-noon, IPE Fairgrounds.
Shuswap Farmers & Craft Market - Over 60 vendors welcome you to their outdoor market to stroll among their stalls and inspect the seasonal variety of locally produced fresh produce, fruit and handicrafts. Hours: May to October - Tues. & Fri. 8 am to 12:30 pm Sundays 10:00 am to 2:00 PM Place: Piccadilly Place Mall - 10th St. SW Salmon Arm
Vernon Farmers Market - Monday and Thursday, 8am to noon, Vernon Rec Centre Parking Lot. Every Friday evening from May to October, from 4:30-9:00pm, Downtown Vernon transforms into an old-fashioned Farmer’s Market, offering a fabulous array of local produce, fruits and crafts. On Main Street… it’s a little bit of country in the heart of the city! Farmers’ Markets Location Info & Map
See Also:
- Okanagan Valley Orchards and Wineries
- Shuswap River Accommodation - Cottages, B&B and Campground
accommodation - Shuswap Lakes Recreation Map - 3D shaded relief recreation map
- Shuswap Festivals and Events Calendar
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