Downtown Chilliwack Community Market prepares for 2024 season with vendor callout

CHILLIWACK — The Downtown Chilliwack Community Market Society (DCCM), also known as the Chilliwack Market, is making plans for what it calls a “vibrant” 22-week showcase of local food, art and handmade products ahead of the 2024 market season.

In a news release dated Tuesday, January 16, the society hopes to attract vendors and artisans alike for a season that kicks off May 26 and runs until October 20. The Chilliwack Market describes itself as a community of local growers, crafters, and gatherers that congregate every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer their products to the broader community.

“DCCM has quickly become Chilliwack’s most reliable source for high-quality local food, art, and hand-made products,” DCCM said in a news release. “Whether you’re a seasoned marketgoer or a first-time visitor, the Chilliwack Market opens the gateway to a world of quality food and goods that exemplify the spirit of Chilliwack.”

The DCCM, a non-profit society committed to community and food security, wants to connect local families, individuals, and seniors with healthy local food, contributing to the well-being of local farmers, the economy, and the local community. Now in its fourth year, the market has already produced over $70,000 in food security funds for Chilliwack residents in partnership with the BCAFM, Bowls of Hope Society, and the Chilliwack Métis Association, highlighting its commitment to creating a community-centric space that offers local food for the local community and develops meaningful connections.