The Township of Lake of Bays will organize a Baysville Farmers’ Market in the heart of the downtown for the 2026 season, ensuring the community continues to have access to a local market after the previous private operator stepped away.
At the February 10, 2026, council meeting, Scott MacKinnon, Director of Parks and Facilities, brought the request forward.
Lake of Bays Council approved a limited-term, three-year plan for the Township to step in and manage the market while a long‑term community partner is identified.
“Losing this market would mean more than just missing a weekly event,” said Mayor Terry Glover. “It brings people into town, gives local growers and entrepreneurs a place to sell, and adds life to the hamlet every Friday. Having it back beside the Community Centre, the library, and the arena, with the new splash pad opening this summer, means families can make a whole afternoon of it right in the core of Baysville,” said the Mayor.
“Council recognized how important the market is to the community and ensured it can get up and running again this year while we work toward a community‑run model,” said MacKinnon. “In the meantime, we expect vendor fees to offset the staff time needed to manage it.”
The 2026 market is planned to run on Fridays starting June 26 until September 4 at the Lake of Bays Community Centre, with the option to extend based on vendor interest and market performance.
Vendors Encouraged to Apply Early
Applications are now open for local growers, makers, and food producers for the 2026 season. Space is limited and early applications will support planning.
For more information, including vendor applications and market details, visit the Baysville Farmers’ Market webpage.
From the Township of Lake of Bays
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The farmers market should be on saturday mornings not on Fridays. It would be way more successful