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Table full of fresh, locally produced, carrots, potatoes, beets, zucchinis, greens, squash and more

Bella Coola Farmers’ Market

The Foodshed Alliance manages the local farmers’ market on Sundays,10am-1pm, from Father’s Day in mid-June to the first weekend in October. This is the place to find fresh, local produce; scrumptious baked goods; artisan bread; unique local art and crafts; popcorn; ice cream; and specialty coffees. Check facebook for the latest event announcements.

Two gleaners standing next to the 6 boxes of apples they just picked

Community Harvest - Fruit Tree Gleaning

Do you need help picking your fruit trees? We have a dedicated team of pickers who can assist with your harvest! The gleaned fruit is then split between the fruit tree owner and our community partners. We sell excess fruit, fresh or processed, at the Farmer's Market or use it to make our delicious Great Bear Cider. All proceeds are used to support the gleaning program. Register your trees today.

Learn more about Fruit Tree Care here.

Welcoming Seed library area at the Bella Coola branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library

Bella Coola Seed Library

Community seed libraries are important for:

  • collecting and distributing a variety of heirloom, rare, and culturally important and climatically-adapted seeds

  • protecting the genetic diversity of seeds in our food system

  • providing public access to seeds.

    The Vancouver Island Regional Library generously donated a corner to house the Seed Library. You can take out the seeds during VIRL hours. Thanks also to West Coast Seeds and Ida Eriksen for the beautiful corn tablecloth.

  • View the 2025 seed library catalogue

Seedy Saturday

For 2025, we have decided to combine our Seedy Saturday and Plant Swap events. Let’s get growing, together! What to bring to share or sell…and what you can find at the event:

  • perennial flowers, shrubs and berry canes

  • saved seeds

  • extra seedlings

Bring the kids to join in the activities!!

Stall with vendor selling a variety of different beans and seeds

Annual Plant & Seed Swap

Three zucchini race cars waiting at the start of the tracks for the gate to open

Zucchini Race at the Fall Fair

The Foodshed Alliance organises a Zucchini Race at the Fall Fair, held on the Sunday after Labour Day. You don’t want to miss this thrilling and highly competitive event where young and old vie to build the fastest zucchini in the valley.

Peppers growing in a hydroponic kit from a previous workshop

Workshops

We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year. Workshops in the past have included hydroponic gardening, tree pruning, lasagna gardening, composting, and seed bomb making. Check facebook for upcoming workshops!

Food art made by a participant of the Cooking Together classes representing a face made out of fruits

Cooking Together

Cooking Together is a hands-on class for kids, youth and their favourite adult. Families come together to gain food literacy skills and share delicious meals they cooked themselves. Classes are held from late January to mid-March.

Check facebook or local bulletin boards for upcoming sessions