Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market (SFAM)

Over 50 vendors will be together for the highly sought after first annual outdoor Farmers Market inRichmond. Offering fresh local produce, healthy foods, and distinctive works of art, every week will be alively and memorable family event in the unique waterfront community of Steveston.

Why sell at our market?An ideal location:For many years, Steveston is proud to provide locals, tourists andday visitors with numerous amenities and attractions:

• Dockside seafood market since 1989• Whale watching and boat tours• Hotel and pub• Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site• Waterfront boardwalk with shops and restaurants• Waterfront cycling and walking trails• Community centre, Martial Arts Center, Swimming pool, and library• Garry Point Park with trails, beach and concession and Fraser River and Gulf Islands views• London Heritage Farm, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and Steveston Museum• New fully accessible Water Park and Children’s playground• Over 500 businesses and restaurants

Steveston is one of the most desirable places to live and work in Greater Vancouver. Already a tourist andvisitors destination, we are located 15 minutes away from the airport within a city of 22 hotels.

A great demand:

• Richmond is the most populous municipality in the GVRDafter Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby. A population of185,400 will grow to 212,000 by 2021.

• Steveston alone has a population of 26,200, the secondhighest after Richmond City Centre.

• Steveston has the second fastest annual growth rate of 2.8%with an average of 2.1% in the last five years. Many youngfamilies, retirees, and young couples have moved into newresidential developments.

• Agriculture is one of Richmond’s major industries with 247farms. Statistics report there are 350 farm operators, ofwhich 182 farms recorded in 2001 revenue of $37.6 million.38% of Richmond’s land base is in the ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve).

• Richmond does not have an on-going free outdoor Market or family community event.• Steveston Village has limited healthy grocery choices. Residents are asking for a fresh

local produce and foods market.• Steveston encourages the arts community and is the home of many talented artists.• Residents, business owners and non-profit organizations are supportive and want a market

and are eagerly participating.• Canada Living Magazine, August 2007 issue: Richmond is “Canada’s Healthiest City”.

We are noted for our progressive environment standards, mild drier weather, large volunteering community, and healthy fitness and lifestyle choices.

An effective creative marketing plan:

Vancouver Sun, Georgia Straight and more print listings Local newspaper ads throughout market season Community newsletters mailed 3x during market season CTV TV event listing City posters and flyers Tourism promotions Support from tourist and heritage organizations Steveston Salmon Festival Promotion (75,000 attendance) Market website Joint marketing with local attractions, businesses and organizations Weekly special events and entertainment TV and radio broadcasting SFAM shopping bags Monthly market promotions for our shoppers Educating and advocating healthy local food choices Incorporating the rich heritage of Steveston, the fishing community, and the agricultural industry BC150 Rivermania celebrations on our last market day Sunday September 28th.

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market provides:

• good vehicle access and parking for everyone• easy access to public transportation• stall parking included with fee• very reasonable fees• an open, safe and scenic location in the heart of the

Village at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National HistoricSite parking lot

• proximity to Fisherman’s Park and the Seafood Market• tourist shoppers• an excited audience that is anxious for a permanent

market• an extremely supportive market management team• wide exposure and opportunity to sell to a captivated audience• a vendor listing and exposure on select marketing materials

For 62 years the Steveston Community Society continues to host the Steveston Salmon Festival,the biggest non-profit Canada Day event. Now we are hosting the best Farmers & Artisans Market.

Our market opens weekly on Sundays from 11am-4pm beginning May 4 - September 28, 2008.We are excited and look forward to having you part of a long term community legacy for our friends and families.Apply now as space is limited. To accommodate our shoppers, preference is given to full and half seasonbookings. Please contact Leisa Yee at 604.880.9936 or e-mail farmersmarket@stevestoncommunitysociety.comVisit our website: www.stevestoncommunitysociety.com for applications.

To learn more about our Salmon Festival visit: www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca