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City of Hamilton
Hamilton Farmers' Market
Hours of Operation
| Tuesday: |
7 am - 6 pm |
| Thursday: |
7 am - 6 pm |
| Friday: |
8 am - 6 pm |
| Saturday: |
6 am - 6 pm |
The Market is closed on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Sundays and
all statutory holidays.
Parking
Car Parks: Rates and information
| Car Park # |
Location |
| 13 |
96 James St N at Wilson |
| 37 |
80 Main St W – Convention Centre |
| 62 |
14 Vine St. |
| 66 |
106 Bay St N and Cannon |
| 68 |
28 York Boulevard |
| 80 |
Bay and King |
On-Street Parking: Rates and information
- FREE on-street meter parking on Saturdays
- Meters take all coins except pennies
Events, Workshops, Cooking Demonstrations & Classes
The Hamilton Farmers' Market and Community Kitchen hosts a number of events and cooking programs for every member of the family. Register for a class or drop in to the Community Kitchen for a free cooking demonstration and be inspired by our chefs, diverse recipes, market fresh ingredients and passion for food.
Learn more about events and cooking programs at the Hamilton Farmers' Market
Events and cooking programs include:
- Free Saturday Morning Programs: Kids in the Kitchen & Market Fresh Cooking Demonstration
- Cooking classes and educational demonstrations
- Music and Performers
- Lunch ’n’ Learns
- Seasonal events and contests
History of the Market
The Hamilton Farmers' Market was originally founded in 1837, at the corner of York & James Streets. Andrew and Mary Miller transferred a small parcel of land to the President and Board of Police of the Town of Hamilton, to be utilized specifically for a Market.
The Market has been in its current location next to the Hamilton Public Library since August 1980. All indoors!
In 2011, the market was completely renovated and now features:
- A community gathering place that has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- Wide mix of quality, affordable local produce and culturally diverse products from nearly 70 vendors. View current vendor list by product type.
- Selection of fresh foods prepared onsite.
- A community kitchen for cooking demonstrations and events
- Improved energy efficiency and accessibility
- Fully restored Birks clock hanging proudly in the centre of the market.
View the 2011 Hamilton Farmers' Market Shopper Survey Report (pdf)
Interesting Facts About the Historic Birks Clock
- Also known as “Clock of the Charging Horsemen”
- Commissioned by Birks Jewelers for the corner of their building at King and James; designed by Kruger Gray, who also created the designs for the Canadian penny and nickel
- The clock measures over 17’ in height, weighs over a ton and is made of bronze cladding
- The clock features a round Norman tower, and four jousting knights at the base modeled after a clock at Wells Cathedral in England
- The knights joust 2 times at the quarter hours; 4 times at the half hour; 6 times at the ¾ hour and 8 times at the hour – the same as they did in 1930
- For its restoration in the newly renovated Farmers’ Market, the clock was taken completely apart – over 1,000 pieces – and each piece was treated and most painted before reassembly
- The new mechanism includes a sound system that is capable of playing numerous programmable tunes:
- The ¼ hour chimes are based on the Winchester tune.
- 9 a.m.: ‘Oranges and Lemons’;
- Noon: ‘Cockles and Mussels’
- 3 p.m.: ‘Polly Put the Kettle On’
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