2024 Farmers' Market Supporters

The 2024 season of the Waterdown Farmers’ Market is presented by HEI Schools Waterdown and would not be possible without the support of the merchants of the Waterdown Village Business Improvement Area (BIA). This year we are delighted to announce a new partnership with Media Sponsor - Flamborough Today, highlighting our farmers' Market with our local community. Local businesses - BLR LLP Chartered Accounting Professionals,  Re/Max SMART Realty, Andy Burnside - Desjardins Insurance Agent, Red Hill Car Wash and Movement Solutions Physiotherapy have each adopted a growing season to help keep you connected to our local agricultural community.  We have special kids engagement sponsors Bozek Milligan Orthodontics and Mathnasium making our market fun for the little ones. We'll also have Bayview Cemetery and Crematorium by Arbor Memorial and Laureate College joining us for select dates to further enhance your market experience. 
At HEI Schools Waterdown, with their Finnish education model, they promote comprehensive growth, learning, development and the well-being of children, and provide a rich foundation for the progress of their emotional development, skills and competence. Much like farmers continuously nurture their crops, HEI Schools takes a holistic approach to education with creative play and exploration, socio-emotional skill building, and consider the child’s perspective. Developed based on research-based pedagogy and curriculum via the University of Helsinki. 
 
Owner Shaun Geng, realizes the value of supporting local agriculture and his HEI Schools team is looking forward to connecting with our vendors and our community in our Kid’s Corner several times this market season. He believes in bringing highly qualified and trained teachers into his school to ensure only the highest level of growth for children that attend early education at his East Waterdown location at 40 Mallard Trail. 
 
Stop by for a tour of their location, or meet the team at the Kids’ Corner this season. You can learn more about their unique school based on an education model with proven results at their website.
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Start spreading the news, Flamborough Today is here to stay! The new local Village Media publication is committed to our community, and to keeping everyone informed. They are an online publication, where you can sign up for daily news conveniently delivered to your email inbox. 

At flamboroughtoday.com, they strive to strengthen communities by connecting you to reliable, timely and accurate information about the issues, people and businesses that matter to Flamborough ON. They believe that local news and information should be free and accessible to all, as it plays an integral role in a healthy community. 

When you venture to their site, you'll find many useful sections including: Local, and global news, local events, classifieds, obituaries, flyers, columns, shopping, and even information about local businesses like our Farmers' Market. 

Meet their team on-site at the Farmers' Market May 25th and other select dates this market season. 

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2024 Growing Season Sponsors
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Let's Get Seedy 2024

Sponsored By BLR LLP Chartered Professional Accountants
Seedlings, and the attention paid to early days in the garden, set the foundation for a strong growing season. First days at the Waterdown Farmers’ Market are all about planting the seeds that will bear fruits of that labour at harvest time. ​
BLR, LLP Chartered Professional Accountants know the roots for sound financial footings are important, too. They work alongside their clients to help pave the way for a smooth and enjoyable financial journey.  BLR LLP believe numbers can by personal and that belief drives their philanthropic approach to community giving as well. The firm supports many local organizations monetarily and through volunteer service hours. They are happy to help sow and nurture the first part of the Waterdown Farmers’ Market growing season to support its full 2023 success. 


Keep Calm and Berry ON 2024

Sponsored by RE/MAX SMART Realty Team
​The early summer garden delivers some of the sweetest results – think June strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries – just some of the juicy rewards from the farmers’ fields and bushes. But the window can be short and you have to grab opportunities as they present. 
 
The RE/MAX SMART Realty Team are experts at staying calm under tight deadlines and making sure you enjoy the delicious rewards of your unique real estate experience. Whether you’re buying your first home, growing your family or planning for your retirement, home is where the best dreams take root. The RE/MAX SMART Realty Team is made up of seasoned professionals with deep connections in the community, committed to helping clients find SMART-sized solutions. Holding a strong belief in giving back, the RE/MAX SMART Realty Team is pleased to present the Berry growing season at the Waterdown Farmers’ Market. 


​SPICE IT UP 2024

Sponsored by Andy Burnside, Desjardins Insurance Agent
The garden’s flavour makers are coming on strong in the ‘Spice it Up’ part of the growing season. Savoury herbs, tangy onions, pungent garlic, delicate chives – they’re bursting forth to spice up your plates, preserves and pot-licking favourite recipes. 
 
Andy Burnside, your local Desjardins Insurance Agent, believes spice on the palette is a great thing, but no one needs heat in their financial diet. Andy and his team of dedicated insurance specialists are ready to help you manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize your dreams. They’re here for all your health and life needs.
 
Coincidentally, did you know Desjardins translates to ‘of the gardens’? That’s just one of the reasons Andy believes the Waterdown Farmers’ Market is a great fit for his agency to continue to grow their involvement in community programming.


Red 'em and Reap 2024

Sponsored by Red Hill Car Wash
It’s getting hot in here! It’s late summer and solanaceae are ripening on the vines. This growing season packs some attitude – with peppers, tomatoes, eggplant and other nightshade varietals adding hues of bright red and orange, deep gold and dreamy aubergine along with saucy flavours to the palette. 
 
Established in 2007, Red Hill Car Wash is committed to providing the best car wash experience in the greater Hamilton area. The locally owned and family-run business is thrilled to have recently opened its third location in Waterdown. 
 
“Farmers are our neighbours – it’s important to us to align our values with the Market to help strengthen connections between neighbours, growers and local entrepreneurs,” says Melanie. 
 
“We believe in innovation that makes us more efficient, offers rewards and options and a faster process to help you save money and time. At the same time, we’re committed to providing an exceptional and ecologically friendly car wash,” says J.J. “Being environmentally responsible includes using soaps that have a low level of phosphates, sulphates and mineral oil and softening our water so you can use less chemicals.”
 
The Sands-Woodley family looks forward to seeing you at the Market and at their Waterdown car wash location this summer. Ask about their VIP Wash Club!


​FEAST ON FALL 2024

Sponsored by Movement Solutions Physiotherapy
Remember those seeds planted at the beginning of the season? Well, the future is now, with the full bounty of the harvest coming to Market and Waterdown Village. Find a cornucopia of potatoes, beets, carrots, squash, late season greens, pears, apples and more spilling over on vendor tables. Don’t miss your chance to stock up your winter pantry with locally grown produce before frost hits and garden beds are put to winter rest. 

Movement Solutions Physiotherapy opened its doors in May 2007. It is a physiotherapist-owned manual therapy clinic where the goal is to provide effective, hands on, one on one, patient-specific care in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Since the clinic’s modest beginnings it has grown to be known in the Waterdown, Burlington, and Hamilton region as a clinic that provides quality, expert care and treatment. At Movement Solutions Physiotherapy they provide the most up-to-date, research-driven treatment to our patients.


Kids’ Shop Market Day July 13, 2024

Sponsored by Bozek & Milligan Orthodontics
​We love seeing families at the Market, and the teeth straightening specialists at Bozek & Milligan Orthodontics are looking forward to helping kids learn more about where the food they eat comes from. They’re supporting a Kids’ Shop Market Day on Saturday, July 13 where the first 100 kids (ages 3 to 12) to visit the Market Sponsor tent will receive $5 in Bozek & Milligan Market bucks to spend on their favourite market treats. (The bucks have no cash value and can only be used at participating market vendors on July 13.
 
Bozek & Milligan Orthodontics team members are committed to providing an unforgettable experience based on excellence in their field and an unparalleled level of service. They’re ready to work with you to grow your grin – whatever your age. Bozek & Milligan support and contribute to many community events each year and look forward to putting many more smiles on faces as sponsors of the Kids’ Shop Market Day. 
 
Kids are reminded to look for Kids’ handout sheets and enjoy fun and farm-focused activities in the Kids’ Corner each week.