St. Lawrence Market: June 2007 at the Market

June 2007 at the Market

Woofstock, a Festival for Dogs June 9-10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Front Street, Church Street, Market Street, Market Lane Park, Wellington Street, Berczy Park
If there ever was a doggie love-in, this is it. Woofstock®, North America's largest outdoor festival for dogs and their two-footed companions, returns to Toronto's historic St. Lawrence Market Neighborhood for its fifth year. Quirky and fun, Woofstock is a free-admission, festive entertainment and consumer show.

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More than over 200 companies will be offering the latest in pooch food, fashion, furnishings and unique services that will provide everything that a cool canine would need to live well in this dog-eat-dog world.

There will be zany contests that unleash the best that dogs of every size, breed and pedigree have to offer. Gregarious mutts can show off an amusing range of unique feats as they compete for the position of top dog in the Stupid Dog Trick Contest. The cutest and most handsome dogs will strut their stuff for the Ms. & Mr. Canine Canada Pageant. Furry fashionistas will take to the runway, in the Old Navy Fashion Show. On Sunday, the "Rescue Me Walk-a-thon" cuts a path through Woofstock in support of Ontario Canine Rescue.

For information call 416-410-1310 or visit the website.

Bike Week Continues May 28 - June 10, Wednesday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
South Market / Market St.
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People are asked to bike to and from work. People that bike to the Market on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday will enjoy the "Tastes of the Market": free samples of coffees, drinks and munchies, while supplies last. Samples located along Market Street (west side of the South Market).

Strawberry Social Festival June 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)

Sample free strawberries dipped in chocolate during the peak of the Strawberry Season (usually starts around June 20th).

Food & History Shows in The Kitchen Saturdays at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., South Market, West Mezzanine
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Each show features a 15-20 minute talk by Bruce Bell, the Market Historian, or Bill Genova, tour guide, on the history of the Market buildings and Old Town Toronto.

Following that, Market vendors or notable food experts present demonstrations, samplings and/or discussions on food. The food portion of the show lasts 20-30 minutes and changes each week. Upcoming Food events include:

Honey, Beeswax and Apiaries by MEADOWVIEW HONEY of Stouffville, Ontario. Hear how the honey bees are doing this year and of the wonder of this ancient delicacy.	June 23
GRAINFIELDS BAKERY of the North Market, sample and toast their specialty breads. Learn about the benefits of Spelt, Kamut, Rye, and Barley -- more nutritious than wheat!	June 30
THE INSTANT CATERER (lower level South Market) supplies fireworks for your mouth. The Kitchen staff and "The Mad Mexican" talk and sample pepper sauces. You can try a few to see how HOT you like it.	July 7
Closed for the MARKET GALLERY reception to open their new exhibit, “Wall-to-Wall: A History of Carpeting in Toronto” running till Oct 14th.	July 14
Linda Rose of LINDA'S GARDEN (North Market) discusses her Ontario-grown wildcrafted herbs. Sample some of her teas and learn about the use of herbs as medicine!	July 21

The Food and History Shows take place in The Kitchen, located on the West Mezzanine of the South Market, and accessible via the stairs or elevator from the main lobby. For more information on the development of this area, see The Kitchen page.

The Spadina Expressway Affair
March 3rd to July 8th

See the Market Gallery page for more information.

Still to come in 2007

August 4	Corn Roast It's Ontario corn season again! Come and enjoy free hot buttered roasted corn on the cob.	Farmers' Market (North Building)
August 23 - 26 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.	Buskerfest: The Toronto International Street Performers Festival Sponsored by Epilepsy Toronto and the St. Lawrence Market. Witness some of the most energetic and creative entertainment with the best of the best. For more information, visit Toronto Buskerfest website.	Front St., Church St., Market St., Market Lane Park, Wellington St., Berczy Park
October 27 9 a.m.	Halloween Celebrations The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more.	South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park
November 3 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.	St. Lawrence Market's Anniversary (est. 1803) Tenants, farmers, vendors, neighbourhood businesses and Market friends celebrate this important event with Tastes of the Market, displays, historical information, etc.	South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)
TBA 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Citizenship Ceremony for 200 new Canadians By invitation only	North Market
TBA 6:30 p.m.	Cavalcade of Lights - Lighting Up Ceremony The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood joins the City of Toronto and lights up the festive season with the Cavalcade of Lights.	South Market, St. Lawrence Market BIA
December 1 to 24	Toy Drive Toy box for donations	St. Lawrence Market Foyer

To see what's happened at the Market in past, go to: MARKET NEWS ARCHIVES