The ever-popular Cloverdale Market Days returns this month for another summer season.
The series of popular one-day festivals is set to take over 176th Street for five dates in 2025—with the first date set for May 24.
Hosted by the Cloverdale Arts and Entertainment Association (CAEA), Cloverdale Market Days returns for one Saturday in each of May, June, July, August, and September.
Paige Hardy, president of CAEA, said the festival series was its biggest yet in 2024 and 2025 is looking to eclipse last year.
“So far, we have the highest number of vendors and food trucks booked to join us for this market in May,” Hardy told the Cloverdale Reporter. “We have a record number of food trucks attending, some have been with us before, but we are very excited to welcome a few new ones. Such an amazing variety of tastes to be explored this May.”
She added CAEA has numerous new artisans and vendors joining Market Days this year along with a lot of vendors from last year that have chosen to return.
“When you come for the day, you can enjoy some from last year that you enjoyed buying from, as well as a nice assortment of new vendors to support.”
Hardy also said they have some new food trucks scheduled for the first market date. She noted food trucks set to go include: Betty's Greek Honey Ballz, I Heart Souvlaki, Lucente's Osteria, Mr. Arancino, REEL Mac and Cheese, Taco Tigre, Zerellis Sandwich shop, Hurricane Potato, and Twisted Lemon.
“We have so many trucks that we need to have them set up on both sides on 176th along 57th Avenue,” she explained. “We tried to get a variety of foods, some have vegan and gluten free options, which are usually in demand.”
Hardy said CAEA is bringing back the “Kids’ Zone” from last year. It will be set up in the same location, Hawthorne Square, and both Korki the balloon twister and Jen the face painter will be on hand.
“These are free for the kiddos,” added Hardy. “And Mr. Bubbles will be wandering via stilts or unicycle through the market to entertain us all.”
CAEA is also expanding the number of locations where they’ll have musicians set up during their monthly festivals. This year, CAEA will have three different busking areas for musicians to play—one in front of Michaud’s, one in front of Mason’s, and one in front of The Henry.
“There will be a rotating assortment of local musical talent,” Hardy said. “The market should have something for everyone—family and pet friendly.”
Hardy also encouraged market-goers to visit the CAEA booth during their street-side perambulations, if they needed any info.
Hardy said for anyone unfamiliar with the festival, and who may be thinking of coming down, there is free parking in a myriad of lots encircling 176th Street. She also said the festival offers many a chance to get know Cloverdale a little better.
Market Days is the largest open-air market in Surrey and one of the largest in the Lower Mainland. Cloverdale Market Days can be found on both Instagram and Facebook.
Market Days runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each festival day and is hosted in downtown Cloverdale on 176th Street between 56A Avenue and 58th Avenue. There are five market dates set for 2025: May 24, June 21, July 26, Aug. 23, and Sept. 13.
For more information, including a list of scheduled entertainers, visit cloverdale-ae.ca.
