Downtown Windsor market expands
Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market is launching an expanded season with a new food area and more vendors starting March 28, promising bigger selection and added attractions for shoppers. The move signals renewed local interest in seasonal produce and community markets. (cbc.ca) (windsorstar.com)
The market will open its 17th season on March 28 and will run every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 31, 2026. (downtownwindsor.ca) Organizers are expanding the footprint into the ground floor of the Pelissier Street parking garage, creating a covered food area with shaded seating, live entertainment and improved walkability. (ca.news.yahoo.com) The expansion increases the vendor footprint by about 25%, which organizers say will allow for more than 3,000 vendor spaces across the season. (ca.news.yahoo.com) Previous seasons drew about 2,500–3,000 visitors per Saturday, a baseline attendance figure cited by organizers as they plan the food-hall and seating additions to accommodate larger crowds. (msn.com) Market Manager Shane Peters announced the changes on behalf of the Downtown Windsor BIA at a news conference detailing the Pelissier garage move and programming for the 2026 season. (ca.news.yahoo.com) The push to expand follows high vendor demand in 2025, when the market added about 40 new vendors and operated at roughly 99% capacity, leaving a vendor wait list that drove the need for extra space. (windsorite.ca)
