Clover Valley Farmers' Market

Great Season planned for 2013!  We need more Vendors!!!

Clover Valley Farmers' Market saw an upswing in sales and customers in 2012, and this trend appears likely to continue in 2013.  The growing interest in local food bodes well for our Farmers' Market.  As a result, we need more vendors!

The Farmers' Market offers:

• A great value on Advertising:  The Market uses a variety of advertising to promote its vendors' products: radio, newspaper, billboard, black mobile sign and sandwich boards.  Our presence on our website, Facebook and Twitter continues to expand.  Best of all, if you are a vendor in front of hundreds of people every week at the Market, you create the most effective advertising of all...word of mouth!  You get to interact directly with customers to promote and sell products.
• The Market Store continues to expand and attract market patrons, so we offer competitively priced at 25%.
• A comfortable, convenient venue: You are safely out of the hot sun or rain with tavles set up ready to fill with products.

Seasonal Registration Deadline is April 12th:

• Book a space for the full May through October season!  Vendors can save $144 by paying the seasonal fee.
• Book a single Saturday. By booking in advance you ensure advertising coverage.

Contact Deb Cornell, Manager at:

Phone:   807-486-3409

Email:   rrelk@tbaytel.net

EASTER MARKET:  Thursday, March 28 - Noon to 6 pm & Saturday March 30 - 9 am to 1 pm.

See you at the Market !!!

Easter Market

GoLocal on Facebook...

You can find GoLocal Fort Frances on Facebook.  Just follow the link below. 

http://www.facebook.com/GoLocalFortFrances

The Rainy River District is 'Going Local'

(Excerpt taken from Sunset Country News, Spring 2012)

What is 'GoLocal'?
GoLocal is an alliance of local businesses and organizations banding together to compete with big box stores, outshopping, and internet shopping.  It is a similar concept to Sunset Country Travel Association with hopes for the same success as Sunset Country.  The ultimate goal of 'GoLocal' is to encourage the purchasing of goods and services from non-local to local businesses.

In the initial stages, the 'GoLocal' program will:

1. Support the Brand of the Small Independent Retailer;
2. Enhance the Distribution System for Locally Produced/Manufactured Products;
3. Inspire Local People to Recognize the Value of 'Going Local'; and 
4. Support a Value Added Tourism Experience.

Why 'GoLocal'?

1. When we support locally-owned businesses, the money circulates three times longer in the local economy.
2. With that money, locally owned businesses provide jobs.
3. Local businesses support local non-profits and community events.
4. Because they live here, and their livelihood depends on it, local businesses provide the best service and support.
5. Local businesses reciprocate and send business your way.
6. Buying local helps protect the planet because fewer products are shipped from far off places.
7. Most importantly, local businesses provide our unique local flavour, character, and personality.

Contact Us: Rainy River Future Development Corp. at 807-274-3276 or email ecdev@fort-frances.com