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June - October 2022 | 2nd & 4th Sundays | 10am-2pm
Nikkei Garden Farmers Market "産地直送"
Nikkei Garden Farmers Market is returning for its second season this summer! Stroll through the booths of fresh and locally grown produce, deliciously prepared food, uniquely crafted by local makers, all while enjoying the Japanese garden and its seasonal beauty. Last year, NGFM was a wonderful gathering place for friends and families all summer long at this relaxed Sunday location. Get your hands on Japanese/Japanese-inspired food and goods at this market located in the heart of Burnaby.
OPEN on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through October!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Here is some information about becoming a vendor. If you have any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]
Nikkei Farmers Market is a member of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, BCAFM. Click HERE to see BC Farmers' Market Trail.
For approved food vendors, please complete the following Fraser Health Temporary Food Premises Application.
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What's Happening
Kid’s Booth at NGFM
August 14 & 28 | 10am-2pm
Attention all kids, take a break and enjoy children’s activities and crafts at the kid’s booth! Enjoy activities such as face painting, bubble blowing, goldfish scooping, origami, traditional Japanese toys and more! Kids get to participate in a variety of engaging activities while enjoying the atmosphere of the Farmers Market.
Tea Ceremony and Demonstration
August 28 | Demonstration: 11am, 1pm | Ceremony: 12pm, 2pm
Enjoy the meditative pace and focus of chado at Nikkei Garden Farmers Market! Watch the aesthetic expression and demonstration of chado then join for the tea ceremony. Tickets will be on sale at the info booth at the market.
Ceremony and Demonstration by Urasenke.
Community Booth
Burnaby Art Council | August 14
The Burnaby Arts Council (BAC) is a non-profit and registered charity located in the heart of Deer Lake Park. We host and sponsor a wide variety of community arts events from festivals, to live music and more. The BAC office is also home to the Deer Lake Art Gallery, a 750 sq. ft exhibition space, showcasing works by local Burnaby artists.
In the past 50 years, we advocated for the creation of urban art spaces across the city and continue to cultivate the Burnaby arts scene through exhibitions, festivals, and other programs. We aim to feature local, Burnaby artists and bring together people from diverse backgrounds under a shared appreciation for art.
Fan out the heat with these adorable paper fans at the Burnaby Arts Council community booth! Join us for a hands-on craft activity and learn about the upcoming programs for the fall at the Burnaby Arts Council and Deer Lake Art Gallery.
Meet August's Food Trucks | Tokyo Katsu and Japadog
Meet our August 14's Vendors
What's in season?
Tonari Gumi will be selling a variety of Japanese vegetables and flowers!
Takoyaki HATCHAN
Best Takoyaki in Metro Vancouver!
Brave Child Farm (勇子農園）is an ecologically run vegetable farm in Surrey, BC, focused on Japanese and other Asian vegetables. We believe in growing healthy food responsibly, in harmony with our natural environment. We grow over 40 different types of vegetables and fruits in a small-scale intensive system; focusing on ecology, biology, and soil health.
A BREAD AFFAIR was conceived by a passion for great bread. A Bread Affair's organic-certified artisan breads are lovingly made in small batches by the hands of our skilled artisan bakers, without preservatives, using slow fermentation to coax the flavours out of each and every loaf.
Check out their best-selling IPAs, their new collaboration with Burnaby Neighborhood House: I HEART BBY, and more at the Nikkei Garden Farmers Market! You’ll also find them at their brewery just 5 mins from Royal Oak Station. Grab a drink and get refreshed on a hot day!
Yukolicious Artisanal Foods is a journey through time and taste of its founder, Yuko Kosuge. With a vision to bring unique Japanese-inspired flavours to your table, Yukolicious products are handmade and prepared in small batches using natural and Certified Organic ingredients sourced locally from British Columbia.
Hans Farm
A local family farm selling seasonal fruits and veggies!
Creme Brulee To Go is a Vancouver-based dessert shop. We locally source fresh and natural ingredients. Our products are handmade in small batches. We believe putting a little twist on tradition will give this rich and creamy custard-based dessert a redefining and flavourful experience. We offer a variety of assorted flavours and different toppings to choose from.
Cocoaro Craft Chocolate is chocolate with good heart, beginning with better conditions for cacao farmers and ending with an exceptional tasting experience. Japanese-Canadian chocolate maker, Margaret Inoue, crafts chocolate from bean-to-bar reflecting her values as well as an exploration of culture, nutrition and flavour.
Dried lemon slices beautifully crafted in a mason jar. The only ingredient is lemon! No added sugar or preservatives.
Fermented Oat Mylk & Amazake Smoothies in Vancouver
Dori Spicy Sauce is an oil-based sauce made with lots of crunchy and tasty ingredients such as fried onion, fried garlic, dried squid, sesame seed and almond. It is ready-to-eat, you can put it on anything you like such as ramen, fried rice, chow-mein, dumpling, even pasta!
Owner, and classically trained chef, Hope Yang started With/On with inspiration from his early years. Growing up in Southern California, Hope enjoyed homecooked Korean and Mexican dishes from amazing restaurants of the area. As a self-proclaimed food quality perfectionist, all With/On's kimchi's and bold sauces are handcrafted in small batches. They rely on wild fermentation and local ingredients to ensure best-tasting products. Head over to With/On’s feed to check out their mouth-watering products!
Picchie Zakka makes Japanese culture-inspired fabric zakka(little things in your everyday life) using natural materials like cotton and linen. We believe what is good for you can be good for the earth as well and create these items that support your comfortable and sustainable living. Items include washable double gauze cotton masks, reusable Azuma lunch/market bags, Azuki bean-filled eye pillows/neck warmers. All items are carefully created locally using mostly Japanese fabric.
Craftology is a team which loves to create and innovate wonderful crafts. Our team specializes in creating cute and whimsical handmade greeting cards, gift tags, gift card holders and party stationery. All materials are carefully hand selected with love. Each product is designed, handcrafted, and assembled in Vancouver, Canada.
Japanese Fabric Creations Shino
“Japanese Fabric Creations Shino” specializes handmade objects made with high quality Japanese fabrics. You can enjoy choosing from variety of Japanese patterns.
Fascinated by the nature of my native land Hokkaido, Japan, I began creating “Karet Jewellery”. Each piece of jewellery is made using materials found all around us, such as leather, authentic flowers and antique watches. Which is what makes every design so unique. After I have moved, the breathtaking nature of British Columbia, Canada, inspired my work of art and expanded my style. And now, I’m happy to share my passion with you!
Little Joy Co.'s items are made with selected ingredients. We employ the cold-process soap-making method, and they all are perfect for all skin types. Candles are also handcrafted with natural ingredients.
We are committed to provide local, organic, and healthy teas that help us tap into our collective human history. Every plant has a story. Let us help you experience it. Taste some of our locally made tea and enjoy North America's, only, natively grown tea. Each blend of tea also incorporates Yaupon.
At Coconama Chocolate, our concept is simple - fresh handmade chocolate creations that are indulgence at its purest. Our combination of high-quality ingredients, colorful presentation and smooth texture will surprise and delight you, and you can only find them here…we call it “Coconama” style chocolate.
Meet our August 28's Vendors
What's in season?
Brave Child Farm (勇子農園）is an ecologically run vegetable farm in Surrey, BC, focused on Japanese and other Asian vegetables. We believe in growing healthy food responsibly, in harmony with our natural environment. We grow over 40 different types of vegetables and fruits in a small-scale intensive system; focusing on ecology, biology, and soil health.
Takoyaki HATCHAN
Best Takoyaki in Metro Vancouver!
Hans Farm
A local family farm selling seasonal fruits and veggies!
A BREAD AFFAIR was conceived by a passion for great bread. A Bread Affair's organic-certified artisan breads are lovingly made in small batches by the hands of our skilled artisan bakers, without preservatives, using slow fermentation to coax the flavours out of each and every loaf.
At Coconama Chocolate, our concept is simple - fresh handmade chocolate creations that are indulgence at its purest. Our combination of high-quality ingredients, colorful presentation and smooth texture will surprise and delight you, and you can only find them here…we call it “Coconama” style chocolate.
Japanese baked pudding made using locally produced free-range eggs. Sweet, creamy, and delectable!
Art Cards by Valerie
I make over 100 designs of paper folded cards. I also create gift cards, bookmarks, chiyogami covered notebooks, designer clips and coasters to add beauty to your home.
eF & Be Bakehouse specializes in making high quality authentic Japanese baked goods.
Humblebee Meadery has a hot take on the worlds’ oldest alcohol, bringing unique, refreshing flavours across BC.
Bon Mano Bon is a Vancouver-based company specializes in vegan/gluten-free nuts, chocolates, and confectionaries. Everyday, we derive great joy in hand making healthy and high-quality desserts and treats using fresh and natural ingredients. Our handmade goodies are a great pantry staple, while also making wonderful, personal gifts for loved ones.
Since 2013, Vankoji has been producing and selling Shiokoji and other koji-based seasonings at craft fairs and festivals. Every year, sales have grown as more and more people from different nationalities enjoy this product in their everyday cooking.
Making handmade natural skin products is my hobby, my passion. I spend my leisure time creating product recipes and designing all my packaging. The process of creating from start to finish gives me tremendous satisfaction. I use natural ingredients and avoid all chemicals. All of my products aim to be eco-friendly and reduce packaging waste that would affect the water supply.
Beauty Secrets of Japan provides handmade soap and body care products with the finest, carefully selected all-natural ingredients from Japan and organic when available. All our products are Vegan, Eco friendly, Palm oil-free and made in Vancouver, Canada.
Christina is a Vancouver-based fibre artist who wants to share her love of modern macrame. From decorative art pieces to plant hangers and market bags, all her pieces are handmade with 100% recycled cotton rope and other sustainable materials. Christina feels most energized when travelling the world and is inspired by warm, cozy spaces in unexpected places.
It has been 20 years since we have been selling handcrafted beading jewelry in Metro Vancouver. Jewelry made with colourful and small beads - that is the work of Beads Ya. Each one is carefully made from glass and/or gem stones beads. Enjoy "Retro" and "Cute" jewelry made with special attention to colour.
HINTO: handmade for your smile
Let’s find some “HINTO (clues in Japanese)” to brighten up your smile with a touch of Japanese hand craftsmanship! We make small bags and pouches with Japanese antique fabrics. Our accessories made with Japanese-style hand embroidery and beads work bring “one and only” additions to your style. We also accept special orders for birthdays, seasonal holidays, weddings or anything.
Proudly handpoured and crafted in Langley, BC
Every candle is individually given a caring amount of detail in its creation where it breaths life in its finish
Meditating Bunny Studio Inc. is an award-winning boutique animation studio and children’s book publisher. The studio was founded in 2001 by Emmy® nominated animation and documentary filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns. The studio released Jeff’s first graphic novel, On Being Yukiko (2021) with famed Japanese Canadian artist, Lillian Michiko Blakey.
What's Happening
Kid’s Booth at NGFM
September 11 & 25 | 10am-2pm
Attention all kids, take a break and enjoy children’s activities and crafts at the kid’s booth! Enjoy activities such as face painting, bubble blowing, goldfish scooping, origami, traditional Japanese toys and more! Kids get to participate in a variety of engaging activities while enjoying the atmosphere of the Farmers Market.
Community Booth
Burnaby Art Council | September 11
The Burnaby Arts Council (BAC) is a non-profit and registered charity located in the heart of Deer Lake Park. We host and sponsor a wide variety of community arts events from festivals, to live music and more. The BAC office is also home to the Deer Lake Art Gallery, a 750 sq. ft exhibition space, showcasing works by local Burnaby artists.
In the past 50 years, we advocated for the creation of urban art spaces across the city and continue to cultivate the Burnaby arts scene through exhibitions, festivals, and other programs. We aim to feature local, Burnaby artists and bring together people from diverse backgrounds under a shared appreciation for art.
Meet September's Food Trucks | Tokyo Katsu and Wak Wak Burger
Meet our September 11's Vendors
What's in season?
Brave Child Farm (勇子農園）is an ecologically run vegetable farm in Surrey, BC, focused on Japanese and other Asian vegetables. We believe in growing healthy food responsibly, in harmony with our natural environment. We grow over 40 different types of vegetables and fruits in a small-scale intensive system; focusing on ecology, biology, and soil health.
Takoyaki HATCHAN
Best Takoyaki in Metro Vancouver!
Check out their best-selling IPAs, their new collaboration with Burnaby Neighborhood House: I HEART BBY, and more at the Nikkei Garden Farmers Market! You’ll also find them at their brewery just 5 mins from Royal Oak Station. Grab a drink and get refreshed on a hot day!
Tonari Gumi will be selling a variety of Japanese vegetables and flowers!
Hans Farm
A local family farm selling seasonal fruits and veggies!
A BREAD AFFAIR was conceived by a passion for great bread. A Bread Affair's organic-certified artisan breads are lovingly made in small batches by the hands of our skilled artisan bakers, without preservatives, using slow fermentation to coax the flavours out of each and every loaf.
Yukolicious Artisanal Foods is a journey through time and taste of its founder, Yuko Kosuge. With a vision to bring unique Japanese-inspired flavours to your table, Yukolicious products are handmade and prepared in small batches using natural and Certified Organic ingredients sourced locally from British Columbia.
We use quality coffee that meets rigorous economic and social standards. Our beans are laboriously picked from farms in Central America & South America and are freshly roasted in Canada. Our high-quality and ethically produced coffee is imported in an effort to benefit farmers in need.
Owner, and classically trained chef, Hope Yang started With/On with inspiration from his early years. Growing up in Southern California, Hope enjoyed homecooked Korean and Mexican dishes from amazing restaurants of the area. As a self-proclaimed food quality perfectionist, all With/On's kimchi's and bold sauces are handcrafted in small batches. They rely on wild fermentation and local ingredients to ensure best-tasting products. Head over to With/On’s feed to check out their mouth-watering products!
We offer plant-based, ready-to-drink dairy alternative for your coffee, tea, granola or smoothie! Our goal is simple: to help you eat more gut-nourishing foods easily through one fermented oat mylk or Amazake smoothie at a time. Our promise: Healthy ingredients, sustainable operations, and deliciously plant-based.
Fascinated by the nature of my native land Hokkaido, Japan, I began creating “Karet Jewellery”. Each piece of jewellery is made using materials found all around us, such as leather, authentic flowers and antique watches. Which is what makes every design so unique. After I have moved, the breathtaking nature of British Columbia, Canada, inspired my work of art and expanded my style. And now, I’m happy to share my passion with you!
Meet our September 25's Vendors
What's in season?
Brave Child Farm (勇子農園）is an ecologically run vegetable farm in Surrey, BC, focused on Japanese and other Asian vegetables. We believe in growing healthy food responsibly, in harmony with our natural environment. We grow over 40 different types of vegetables and fruits in a small-scale intensive system; focusing on ecology, biology, and soil health.
Takoyaki HATCHAN
Best Takoyaki in Metro Vancouver!
Check out their best-selling IPAs, their new collaboration with Burnaby Neighborhood House: I HEART BBY, and more at the Nikkei Garden Farmers Market! You’ll also find them at their brewery just 5 mins from Royal Oak Station. Grab a drink and get refreshed on a hot day!
A BREAD AFFAIR was conceived by a passion for great bread. A Bread Affair's organic-certified artisan breads are lovingly made in small batches by the hands of our skilled artisan bakers, without preservatives, using slow fermentation to coax the flavours out of each and every loaf.
Hans Farm
A local family farm selling seasonal fruits and veggies!
We use quality coffee that meets rigorous economic and social standards. Our beans are laboriously picked from farms in Central America & South America and are freshly roasted in Canada. Our high-quality and ethically produced coffee is imported in an effort to benefit farmers in need.
Cocoaro Craft Chocolate is chocolate with good heart, beginning with better conditions for cacao farmers and ending with an exceptional tasting experience. Japanese-Canadian chocolate maker, Margaret Inoue, crafts chocolate from bean-to-bar reflecting her values as well as an exploration of culture, nutrition and flavour.
Beauty Secrets of Japan provides handmade soap and body care products with the finest, carefully selected all-natural ingredients from Japan and organic when available. All our products are Vegan, Eco friendly, Palm oil-free and made in Vancouver, Canada.
Humblebee Meadery has a hot take on the worlds’ oldest alcohol, bringing unique, refreshing flavours across BC.
Japanese baked pudding made using locally produced free-range eggs. Sweet, creamy, and delectable!
HINTO: handmade for your smile
Let’s find some “HINTO (clues in Japanese)” to brighten up your smile with a touch of Japanese hand craftsmanship! We make small bags and pouches with Japanese antique fabrics. Our accessories made with Japanese-style hand embroidery and beads work bring “one and only” additions to your style. We also accept special orders for birthdays, seasonal holidays, weddings or anything.
Proudly handpoured and crafted in Langley, BC
Every candle is individually given a caring amount of detail in its creation where it breaths life in its finish
It has been 20 years since we have been selling handcrafted beading jewelry in Metro Vancouver. Jewelry made with colourful and small beads - that is the work of Beads Ya. Each one is carefully made from glass and/or gem stones beads. Enjoy "Retro" and "Cute" jewelry made with special attention to colour.
Picchie Zakka makes Japanese culture-inspired fabric zakka(little things in your everyday life) using natural materials like cotton and linen. We believe what is good for you can be good for the earth as well and create these items that support your comfortable and sustainable living. Items include washable double gauze cotton masks, reusable Azuma lunch/market bags, Azuki bean-filled eye pillows/neck warmers. All items are carefully created locally using mostly Japanese fabric.
Dori Spicy Sauce is an oil-based sauce made with lots of crunchy and tasty ingredients such as fried onion, fried garlic, dried squid, sesame seed and almond. It is ready-to-eat, you can put it on anything you like such as ramen, fried rice, chow-mein, dumpling, even pasta!
Our farmers' market would not be here without all of you, vendors, volunteers and guests who are there to support not only us but also each other. We promise to continue striving to create a healthy community with you.
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