By Adam Frisk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Head Lake Park will once again be a bustling place on Tuesdays with the Haliburton County Farmers Market Association kicking off its 2026 season.
The market returned to the park under sunny skies and mild temperatures May 12, and for Marchand Lamarre, the association’s chair, the opening was more of a community reunion.
“We are so happy to be in the park again,” he said. “So many people from the community are coming out to welcome us back.”
While the Haliburton Tuesday market enjoyed beautiful weather, the season opener in Minden a few days earlier (May 9) was more challenging due to gusty winds and cooler temperatures, though the market managed to wrap up just before the rain arrived.
This year, Lamarre said the market is mixing things up a bit with several new artisan creators and a variety of prepared food vendors, opening the door for more customers to swing by for lunch while they shop.
For many, the return of the market is the ultimate seasonal indicator.
“It’s like the groundhog,” Lamarre joked. “Once they see the tents start popping up, people know that winter’s over.”
