Country Roots Fresh Market to host community open house next month

Stephanie Bickell, co-owner of Country Roots Fresh Market.

By Alex Hunt

The Easter Bunny is making a stop at Country Roots Fresh Market next month, with photos, an egg hunt, games and spring-themed activities for families to enjoy.

Country Roots Fresh Market will host their annual Spring Open House on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1971 Perth Road 163. The drop-in event will feature a photo booth with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, in-store samples and outdoor games.

“It’s a great way for the community to come together and have fun,” said Stephanie Bickell, co-owner of Country Roots Fresh Market. “We also have colouring for the kids; we love giving them seasonal activities to enjoy. We will also have the regular lunch menu and maybe something special closer to the time.”

The market opened in June 2022 with a focus on providing the community with locally sourced food. Bickell said the business also caters small lunches, including sandwich platters and cheese trays.

Bickell said the business is planning to offer more seasonal events to engage the community, including outdoor markets. She added they are also preparing for Mother’s Day activities and hope to expand their seasonal offerings in the future.

“We’re working on expanding our growing capacity with flowers, plants and a few vegetables,” said Bickell. “Our goal is to offer products that people can see from start to finish, from planting to harvest.

“It’s really important to us that the community can connect with what we’re doing and appreciate the process behind the food and plants we provide.”