Belleville Farmers Market is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am to 5pm (Peak Hours 9am to 2pm). Open year round, rain or shine.
The Market is located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s Downtown Core.
The best way to eat local
The Belleville Farmers Market brings together local farmers and food producers to offer the best in local seasonal produce, including:
- fruits and vegetables
- microgreens
- unpasteurized honey and skin care
- gourmet mushrooms
- ecologically-raised meat
- baking and jams
- natural emu meat, oils and soaps
- homemade dog treats
- fresh cut flowers
- crafts
Become a vendor
Vendor applications are always welcome. Vendors are required to produce what they sell and farmers are preferred. We invite anyone interested in vending to read through the Belleville Farmers Market Vendor Handbook.
- Request a copy of the both the Vendor Application and Belleville Farmers Market Vendor Handbook
For more information on becoming a vendor, please contact Market Manager Jackie Tapp, 613-476-1255.
History of Belleville Farmers' Market
(courtesy HarvestHastings.ca)
Belleville Farmers Market was established in 1816. For more than a century, Belleville City Hall dominated the local streetscape and housed the city's municipal government. Constructed in 1872-73, five years before Belleville became a city, the original building housed an indoor market on the first floor and, on the second floor, a dual-purpose public hall, auditorium, municipal office and council chamber. The 144' foot tower boasted a large clock visible from both east and west hills, a bell to summon firemen and policemen and a weather vane to show which way the wind was blowing. A pine flag staff rose from the tower. Since wooden poles kept breaking, an iron pole was substituted in 1912. Today, the pole extends 29 feet above the tower.
After yeoman service for almost a century, the building had fallen into disrepair. By 1970, the roof was leaking, window sills were rotting, and falling masonry made life hazardous for citizens attempting to pay their taxes. The solution involved architect Bill White and Bel-Con Engineering of Belleville. In 1986, they proposed a reorganization creating four floors were there had been two. In the new design, the attic became council chamber and executive offices. As well, the second floor was divided to create a third level. These renovations provided 10,000 square feet of additional floor space. A skylight atrium provided exterior light to all floors. The official reopening took place on October 30, 1988. During the first week , more than 2,000 people toured the building. So great was interest in the $2,500,000 expenditure that many waited in line for hours, braving showers and cool temperatures. Of course, these improvements meant farmers could no longer conduct their business inside! Not to fear - the Farmers' Market has also been refurbished.
Quinte area farmers, artisans and politicians are now handsomely accommodated to carry their tradition of quality service into the new millennium. Whenever you are in the Quinte region, check out the rich variety of crafts and produce at the Belleville Farmers' Market. In the spring, the market comes alive with maple syrup and crafts, and remains a 'hive of activity' right through the Christmas season.