The City of Nelson Farmers Market is a city-managed public service that supports local food producers, artisans, and community well-being. The market remains a valuable shared asset that strengthens the local economy and enhances Nelson’s appeal to residents and visitors alike.
The Nelson Farmers Market is always improving. Feedback from vendors, shoppers, and partners helps us evolve. This Let’s Talk Engagement opportunity is open to collect stakeholder feedback, ideas, and insights to help guide future market planning and ensure the market continues to meet the needs and values of the community.
For the purposes of this survey, the markets discussed are the Wednesday and Saturday weekly markets, unless otherwise noted.
Let's Talk: Nelson Farmers Market!
Please share your thoughts with the Nelson Farmers Market team. Click through the tabs below to access all sections of the survey.
How Feedback Will Be Used:
Feedback gathered through this survey will be reviewed by market staff and used to inform future market planning, including programming, amenities, communications, and operational decisions. A high-level summary of survey findings will be shared publicly, and key themes will help guide improvements for upcoming market seasons. While not all suggestions may be immediately feasible, all feedback will be considered as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Market Attendance & Use
Location, Access & Transportation
Products & Programming
Accessibility, Inclusion & Amenities
Communications & Transparency
What is your favourite highlight or memory from the Nelson Farmers Market?
31 March, 2026
cathrine says:
The special events are great... any chance to build community by closing Baker Street is beneficial to the City
and to merchants.
27 March, 2026
BCinNelson says:
How do I apply for the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets Nutrition Coupon Program? I am a senior and cannot find the link
27 March, 2026
BCinNelson says:
Peddle down on bikes with grandkids
25 March, 2026
Ideas says:
Have chairs AND TABLES, pref round/oval, in front of stage ... easier to not spill your drinks! and more conducive to random conversations !
12 March, 2026
Fiveiron says:
None just another way you have found to destroy Nelson
11 March, 2026
Jane says:
City of Nelson makes vendors pay for entire season ahead of time and that leaves out many. It become an elite artisan market.
19 February, 2026
Holly says:
Being able to walk up to the Wednesday Market on Baker Street during my lunch break and get my fresh fruits, veggies & flowers for the week!
18 February, 2026
SD says:
The variety of items at the market, the freshness of the produce and flowers and plants just smells and looks wonderful.
18 February, 2026
Larry James says:
Night markets when the weather is perfect and crowds are huge