The Southwest Edmonton Farmer’ Market is a community run non-profit Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market that has served Southwest Edmonton since 2011. SWEFM is organized by community members & volunteers who are passionate about creating a vibrant and welcoming gathering space that builds belonging, feeds people, and supports our local economy.

We need community partners. More than 100 local businesses rely on SWEFM for their livelihoods and thousands of people depend on us for access to fresh, healthy food. Community partners provide funding that helps pay for rising operational expenses, keeping vendor fees low, and supports us to facilitate engaging events, the Community Tent and programs like Young Vendors & Sprouts for Kids.

Why Support the Market?

Farmers’ Markets are essential. SWEFM plays a vital role in local business incubation, providing opportunities for farmers, food producers, and craft artisans to market their goods to the public. 

SWEFM is part of a global movement that’s reconnecting people with the land and the people who grow their food. We care deeply about increasing access to healthy, local food in our community. 

Building community is key. SWEFM prides itself on being a vibrant gathering place for neighbours & artisans to meet and engage with art, music, and culture. 

Here are some of the ways your partnership will help:

• Young Vendor Program - Aims to inspire entrepreneurship in young people by providing them with a free platform to showcase and sell their products at our market. By investing in the future of local youth, you can play a vital role in shaping a brighter, more entrepreneurial community. 
• Sprouts for Kids - Designed to empower children to choose healthy foods and lifestyles. Each week kids aged 4-12 receive a wooden token worth $2 to spend at our fruit and vegetable vendors and receive a kid-friendly recipe made with seasonal ingredients to learn valuable cooking skills and bring that produce into the kitchen. Last year over $10,000 of local produce was provided to local kids!
• Community Tent - Supports local non-profits, charities, and community groups by providing a dedicated platform to share their mission and initiatives. Help us foster community engagement and awareness about important local causes.
• Support Economic Growth - Many vendors at SWEFM are small scale businesses who face numerous challenges in the competitive food industry and rely on local markets as a primary source of income.      We need your help to keep up with rising operational costs so we can ensure accessibility. 
• Special Events - We pride ourselves on thoughtfully planned events that celebrate cultural diversity and facilitate social connections which foster a stronger, more connected, and resilient community.

Thank you for your commitment to community and generous support of the Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market 

- The SWEFM Team