Richmond Country Farms Market

Richmond Country Farms Market is a familiar sight on Steveston Highway — the red barn where locals pick up corn, berries, and produce fresh from nearby fields. Our family has farmed here for decades, and the market is where that work ends up: on the tables, in the baskets, and in the hands of the community we grow for.

What Our Farmers Market Is All About

The market is built on something simple: fresh, seasonal food, piled high and priced fairly. Instead of perfect rows of produce, you’ll find wooden crates and long tables filled with whatever the fields and our local growers are bringing in that week. You might stop in for potatoes and end up leaving with a few greens, a basket of berries, and maybe a little something extra from the pantry shelves.

Inside the barn, there’s more than just vegetables. You’ll find local jams, sauces, pickles, baked goods, and other pantry staples — the kind of things that make quick meals easier or turn into easy gifts. During harvest season, the displays spill outside the barn so you can stroll between pumpkins, corn, squash, and potatoes.

Some visitors swing in quickly for corn on the cob and a bag of potatoes. Others make it a slow wander, walking every aisle to see what looks best before deciding on dinner. Either way, the market is meant to feel casual and welcoming – a place you don’t rush through, even on a busy day.

Seasonal Produce

Because the market follows the rhythm of the fields, it never looks the same for long. We lean into what’s tasting best in the moment instead of trying to keep every item on the shelf all year. Here’s how the market tends to change as the seasons roll by.

Spring

Spring starts with tender greens, radishes, greenhouse cucumbers and tomatoes, and rhubarb for pies and crumbles. You’ll also find starter plants and bedding flowers for home gardens, plus herbs you can tuck into pots or kitchen windowsills.

Summer

Summer is when the market really bursts into colour. Strawberries, blueberries, cherries and other local berries arrive first, followed by peaches, nectarines, melons and plums. Our own fields offer sweet corn, potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, cabbage, kale, broccoli and more. If you love grilled vegetables, big salads and fruit eaten straight out of the basket, this is your season.

Fall

By fall, the market shifts into full harvest mode. Pumpkins and winter squash line the front, Brussels sprouts hang on their stalks, and the potato and onion bins are piled high. Apples and pears come in, along with late-season brassicas and sturdy roots that keep well into the cooler months. Many guests visit the Pumpkin Patch, then loop through the market on their way home to stock up for soups, roasts, and cozy weekend cooking.

If you’re ever unsure what’s at its peak, just look for the biggest displays. The crops that are tasting best and coming in strong usually get the biggest, brightest tables.

How to Shop the Market Like a Local

Locals rarely arrive with a strict grocery list. Instead, they come with a loose idea – “something for the grill,” “a big salad and a side,” or “a Sunday roast” – and let the produce decide the details. This keeps your meals seasonal and often more affordable, because you’re choosing what’s naturally abundant.

• Start outside. Walk the outdoor tables first to see what’s overflowing – those piles will tell you what the farm is excited about right now.
• Build complete meals. Choose a starch (potatoes, corn or squash), a couple of vegetables, and fruit for dessert. The rest of dinner can be built around that.
• Bring bins or sturdy bags. Crates or totes in your car make it easier to load heavier items like pumpkins, potatoes and multiple bags of produce.
• Don’t overlook “odd” shapes. Crooked carrots and knobby squash still roast, mash and soup beautifully once they’re chopped.

Give yourself time for one last slow lap before you pay. It’s amazing how often a new idea pops into your head on that second look around.

More Than Just a Market

Richmond Country Farms is also home to seasonal attractions like the Pumpkin Patch and the Sunflower Festival. During those times, wagon rides, a miniature train, photo spots and cheerful displays turn the grounds into a full day out. Many families make a tradition of visiting the events, then stopping at the market on their way out so they can bring a little bit of the farm home for supper.

Right next door is Country Vines Winery, our on-site winery that uses grapes grown on the same farmland. After stocking up on vegetables and fruit, you can wander over, sample a flight or enjoy a glass of wine on the patio while looking back across the same fields that fill the market tables. It’s a simple but satisfying way to round out a farm visit.

Location & Hours

Richmond Country Farms Market is located at 12900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC, just off Highway 99. There is free on-site parking, and the main barn area is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly with wide paths and open spaces between displays. Many guests pair a visit to the market with a stop in Steveston Village or a walk on the nearby dyke trails.

The market operates daily during the main growing season, generally from spring through late fall. Specific opening and closing dates, as well as daily hours, can shift with the weather and the harvest, so it’s always a good idea to check our current hours and any event details before you drive out — especially if you’re planning your visit around a particular crop or attraction.

Tips for Your Visit

A little bit of planning can make your trip to the market feel even smoother. Comfortable shoes are helpful if you plan to wander between the barn, the nursery area and the rest of the farm. On hot days, a hat and water bottle make it easier to linger. On rainy days, boots and a jacket mean you can enjoy the quieter atmosphere and the smell of rain on the fields without worrying about puddles.

• Weekdays tend to be quieter than weekends, especially outside of major events.
• Bring your own bags or bins if you’re planning a bigger shop – they make packing the car simple.
• Check for events like the Pumpkin Patch or other seasonal offerings if you’d like to turn your visit into a full farm day.
• Give yourself time. Even a “quick stop” often turns into a small adventure once you start wandering the aisles.

Whether you’re stocking up for the week, grabbing a few things for the barbecue, or simply taking a slow walk between crates and baskets brimming with fresh food, the farmers market at Richmond Country Farms is meant to feel like a small, good pause in your day – a place where the work of the fields turns into something you can carry home.