Open Saturdays 8am - 3pm
Abby Mae’s Cafe Hours
Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 3:30pm
Fridays 6:30am - 7pm
Hometown Dogs Hours
Thursdays 10am - 3pm
Fridays 10am - 7pm
Upcoming Events
Pepper Fest
Friday Sept. 6th - 6pm - 10pm & Saturday Sept. 7th - 8am - 3pm
Join our hot pepper eating contest, salsa contest, hot wings competition and more! Click the link for more info!
3 Port Tour - August 17
Three routes to suit all levels of cyclists, ranging from 50km to 160km. Southwestern Ontario’s best ride along the beautiful Lake Erie shoreline.
Live Music - August 17
Live performance from Daryn Bee at market from 10am - noon
Live Music - Sept. 6 & 7
Mike Brunelle Jr is back for a live performance at our Pepper Fest Market Friday 6pm - 10pm and Saturday 8am - 3pm!
Our Makers in the Market series focuses on what truly sets us apart - our vendors! Check back periodically for more great interviews.
To create a sustainable, year-round market; celebrating, supporting, and showcasing the best of what our community has to offer.
Our Vision
Our Story
The Old Imperial Farmers’ Market is named after the original company operating this building in 1946, Imperial Leaf Tobacco Co. Not only was Imperial Tobacco a main employer for the residents of Aylmer, it also fueled Canada’s economy, exporting over 20 ton of tobacco each year!
However, in 2005 Imperial Tobacco restructured their company and suddenly moved their plants to Mexico resulting in the loss of many jobs in the Elgin County area. After sitting abandoned for a few years a few local businessmen scrounged their money together and purchased the building.
In 2010 the Old Imperial Tobacco Plant became the Elgin Innovation Centre, looking to bring back jobs into Elgin County.
Meet the Team
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Terry Dueck
Market Consultant & Owner of Snack City Popnotch
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Angela Fehr
General Manager
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Becky Berkel
Marketing Director