Category: Music

‘Twas Weeks Before Christmas- A Farmer’s Market Poem

‘Twas Weeks Before Christmas” -A Farmer’s Market Poem ‘Twas weeks before Christmas, when all through the town, Citizens were asking, where are the best gifts around?; The New Glasgow Farmers Market has gifts made with care, Items are one of kind, so unique and… Continue Reading “‘Twas Weeks Before Christmas- A Farmer’s Market Poem”

It Takes a Community to Make a Market

What is the Farmers Market to you? What does it mean to you and the community around you? What is your favourite thing about the Market? The truth is the Market is everything and everyone. It is the vendors, it is the customers, it… Continue Reading “It Takes a Community to Make a Market”

Music at the Market- Thomas McCallum

Thomas is a Halifax-based musician whose singer-songwriter stylings have been entertaining Haligonians for five years. Born and raised in Pictou County, Thomas McCallum grew up in Six Mile Brook, and sang in several local choirs, including the Pictou District Honour Choir. He released his… Continue Reading “Music at the Market- Thomas McCallum”

Music at the Market- Pat Spaulding

Pat Spaulding is not your typical east coast acoustic musician, calling Pictou County his home, he writes most of his songs about life in the county. Over the last few years his passionate performances of his original material have been captivating many crowds at… Continue Reading “Music at the Market- Pat Spaulding”

Music at the Market- Andrew Gillis

Andrew Gillis will be belting the blues for us at the New Glasgow Farmers Market this Saturday, June 27th! Andrew is a man who shoulders a big guitar and even bigger voice. He has steadily been earning his way to the frontlines of the Pictou… Continue Reading “Music at the Market- Andrew Gillis”

Music at the Market- Amelia Parker

Many of you know and have met Amelia and if not, you will likely recognize her from the market as she plays for us frequently and was recently with us on our opening day on May 16th. Amelia is 9 years old and lives… Continue Reading “Music at the Market- Amelia Parker”

Music at the Market- Layne Greene

If you frequent the New Glasgow Farmers Market, then you know that live music is an integral part of the Market experience.  There’s nothing like doing your weekly shopping, then grabbing a coffee or tea from one of the vendor, maybe a hot breakfast… Continue Reading “Music at the Market- Layne Greene”