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Denman market plans May 16 opening with distancing measures

The Farmers Market says 12 vendors are expected, with shoppers asked to stay together and socially distance as a unit.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2020-05-07 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Denman’s Farmers Market is scheduled to start May 16 with 12 vendors, according to an update by committee chair Veronica Timmons. ^[1]

The committee says parents with children may attend, and groups are asked to stay together and socially distance as a unit; shoppers are generally asked to come individually where possible. ^[1]

Pre-orders are scheduled to be available through demangpa.ca after May 9, with pick-ups at the market. The update says hand sanitizers and wash stations will be available. ^[1]

The Farmers Market Nutritional Coupon Program is scheduled to start June 13, with 20 placements and $21 a week for participants to spend on food at the market. ^[1]

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