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[karlapearce]

Hanging with Jenni at the Farmers market! Beautiful day❤️ #kamloopsfarmersmarket #kamloopsthisweek #cfjctvcommunity (at Downtown Kamloops) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhB3s0BdXk/?igshid=x0m4f2cak69c

[arryouessteewhy-blog]

What an opening show, that was ZAPtastic! Catch ZAP CIRCUS all weekend at @kamloopsbuskers 📸 @tarrabelle #zapcircus @tourismkamloops @cityofkamloops @kamartscouncil @rivercitynissan @gk_sound @bcinteriorcommunityfoundation #kamloopsbuskers #kamloopsphotographer #explorekamloops #kamloopslife #kamloopsphotography #kamloopsfitness #kamloopsfitfam #kamloopsweddingphotographer #kamloopsyoga #kamloopsartist #kamloopsfarmersmarket (at Riverside Park (Kamloops)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Xj0ehA5wd/?igshid=lkb8e4irzk0w

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6 Summer Fruits & Vegetables Local to the Okanagan!

Due to its varying seasonal climate and diverse landscape, the Okanagan Valley and surrounding area produces some of the best fruits and vegetables available in BC. During the summer months, Okanagan farmers markets, roadside stands, small family farms and supermarkets overflow with ripe berries, peaches, tomatoes, and – of course – the region’s world-famous grapes.

For those seeking a break from winery tours and lazy days at the lake, the abundance of fruits and vegetables provide the perfect opportunity for visitors in the area to experience the arid Okanagan crops and farmland. Fruit picking is a popular activity open during harvesting times from July to September. Guests staying in Kelowna, Osoyoos, Vernon, Summerland, and other outlying Okanagan towns can enjoy the BC summer while indulging in some of the freshest produce in the country.

Apricots

Some things are worth waking up early for …like cooking the first batch of apricot jam in a very hot kitchen #lemeadowspantry #artisanjam #smallbatch #bcfruits #apricotjam #okanaganapricots #womeninfood #confitureartisanale #confitureapricot

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Apricots are an underrated fruit that are jam-packed with vitamins and fiber. When picked at prime ripeness, apricots can be soft, sweet, and tangy, and can be dried and canned to last the year. Okanagan apricots are available from July to August, and come in the Goldbar, Perfection, Tomcot, Sundrop, and Tilton varieties. While they can be enjoyed fresh or in baked goods, they also make delicious preserves and jams.

Cherries

First cherries of the season. #myfav #yummy #OkanaganCherries

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The Okanagan Valley is famous for its U-Pick farms, where visitors pay a reasonable rate to have their (literal) pick of the freshest cherries available. Usually, cherry season begins in late June and ends in August, though this can be weather dependent and result in later ripening times. Okanagan cherries include the Bing, Rainier, Van, Lambert, Skeena, Lapin and Sweetheart varieties.

Peaches

It’s #freestonepeach season once more! My favorite fruit! #allthepeaches #nomallday #okanagangrown #vernonfarmersmarket

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Visitors familiar with the Okanagan town of Penticton have probably heard of – or participated in – the annual Penticton Peachfest. As the name suggests, this Okanagan festival highlight is centered around the region’s juiciest asset: the peach. Though the festival only runs for five days after the August long weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to pick peaches, beginning in late July and ending in early September.

Beets

A great #salad for cooler days, #roastedbeets, #goatcheese and #toastedwalnuts over a bed of #arugula. #Balsamic or #orangevinaigrette both work well with this salad. #Healthy #organicproduce #organicfarming #autumn #buylocal #supportlocal #supportlocalfarms #Kamloopsfarmersmarket #beets #fibre #nutritiousfood #vegetables #nuts #eathealthy #eatfresh #greens

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Beets may be the culprit for staining kitchen surfaces and the palms of your hand red, but they’re also one of the healthiest vegetables out there. Believed to help prevent chronic illness and promote healthy brain function, beets are a sweet and tangy root vegetable popular in the summer months. Beet season in the Okanagan runs from July to September, and come in a handful of different varieties and colours, including golden, striped, and deep red.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes… Blew my mind! #heirloomtomatoes #rainbowoftomatoes #pentictonfarmersmarket

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The Okanagan’s arid temperatures provide the ideal setting for tomato crops. While many locals have been known to grow them in their own yards, tomato crops are plentiful particularly in southernmost areas of the region such as Osoyoos. Tomato season begins in July and can last until the first frost during the winter months.

Asparagus

What’s for lunch?! (Or second breakfast!) #grilledasparagus #salad #goatcheese #withabunwich #lunch #bramblesbakery #bcasparagus #bcgoatcheese #yum

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Despite its relatively short harvest between the months of April and June, the region’s climate allows for the production of fresh, locally-grown asparagus not to be missed. If visitors can make it to the Valley before the harvesting cycle ends, they can be treated to the nutritious and tender stalks grown under the Okanagan sun. For foragers and adventurers, wild asparagus ferns have been spotted in the hills of Kelowna.

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[karlapearce]

Painted Covid Bandit at the farmers market! #covidbandits #kamloopsfarmersmarket #facepainting #cfjctv #kamloopsthisweek #kamloopscreativecommunity (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDPA9kMhZUR/?igshid=croogd64xxdt

[karlapearce]

Shuswap Beauty Plein Air watercolor on location. #shuswapartist #shuswaplake #cfjc_today #kamloopsthisweek #kamloopsfarmersmarket (at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDITI5phb45/?igshid=l7kaurhtdt54

[karlapearce]

Shuswap sunset. Plein Air watercolor. #pleinairpainter #pkeinairpainting #kamloopsthisweek #cfjccommunity #kamloopsfarmersmarket (at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDISpBch9gz/?igshid=nhbq6ia7quht

[karlapearce]

Happy Covid face painting day at the Kamloops Farmers Market! #kamloopsthisweek #kamloopsfarmersmarket #cfjccommunity #kamloopscreativecommunity (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDErJw5hIMP/?igshid=1o2p8tbbz2tbd

[karlapearce]

Okay...I'm going to say this face painting is definitely a thing! Had a great time today at the farmers market painting everyone up! I'm also offering henna Designs on the arm and hands as well. Will be painting everyone up at the wed farmers market as well!! #facepainting #farmersmarkets #kamloopsfarmersmarket #kamloopsthisweek #cfjccommunity #hennatattoo (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CChMssaBb3y/?igshid=15izin8gbtigv

[karlapearce]

Got some new Covid friendly face paints today!! Super excited to try them out tomorrow at the farmers market. I am also working on a line of no metal jewellery for every one that has metal allergies. #facepainting #kamloopsthisweek #kamloopsfacepainting #cfjccommunity #bcartist #kamloopsfarmersmarket (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCedqWJB33q/?igshid=t1wbi791b1pw

[karlapearce]

Doing some face painting at the farmers market tomorrow!! #facepainting #kamloopsthisweek #kamloopscreativecommunity #kamloopsfarmersmarket #wellnesscommunity #cfjccommunity (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCNhNLuhF42/?igshid=crap2kv9aby9

[karlapearce]

Some fun face painting at the farmers market! Happy Canada Day🌈☔👍🇨🇦 #canadaday #kamloopsfarmersmarket #kamloopsthisweek (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHOYeThWKa/?igshid=7925xabe9qyo

[karlapearce]

Market day! #kamloopsthisweek #farmersmarket #kamloopsfarmersmarket (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqqP9dBtq4/?igshid=1qvfiby6ux6tr

[karlapearce]

Sat farmers market... #farmersmarket #kamloopsfarmersmarket #kamloopsthisweek (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqeyw_Bn6e/?igshid=dyygs2dwigbu

[karlapearce]

A few new pieces for the Farmers Market. Happy Solstice ❤️ Happy Father's Day 🎉 #kamloopsthisweek #kamloopscreativecommunity #kamloopsbcnow #farmersmarket #kamloopsfarmersmarket #paintedjewelry (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBpdmATh6ac/?igshid=sthefag39w81

[karlapearce]

Market Manager Greg is showing off his new water elemental necklace at the Wednesday Farmers Market downtown Kamloops. We are here till 2:00! #farmersmarkets #kamloopsthisweek #cfjccommunity #kamloopsfarmersmarket #wellnesswednesday #bcartist (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBjBD8Phkp0/?igshid=1iru44rsu5wrq

[karlapearce]

This piece speaks to the air element. To love is to soar to the skies with great breath energy. This piece is painted enamel on silver plated wings. It is one of my new pieces for sale at the Farmers Market every Saturday at Stuart Wood Elementary from 8:30 to 12:30..come check it out!!! #kamloopsthisweek #kamloopsfarmersmarket #cfjccommunity #karlapearcegallery #jewelry #enamel (at Kamloops Regional Farmers' Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pjUdehb73/?igshid=46y1h6h2aldd