Seedy Sunday 2026

Nanaimo Seedy Sunday 2026

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Nanaimo District Secondary School
355 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo

Nanaimo Foodshare Society and Nanaimo Community Gardens are proud to host Nanaimo Seedy Sunday 2026, a beloved annual event that brings our community together to celebrate local food, seeds, and sustainable growing practices.

Seedy Sunday is a vibrant, family-friendly gathering where gardeners of all experience levels can connect with local seed producers, eco-friendly artisans, food growers, and environmental organizations. Attendees can shop, learn, share knowledge, and take part in free educational workshops focused on growing food locally and sustainably.

As a key fundraiser for both Nanaimo Foodshare Society and Nanaimo Community Gardens, Seedy Sunday supports vital community programs while strengthening local food systems across Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

 Vendors

  • 70+ indoor vendors across two gymnasiums and the cafeteria, featuring local farms, gardens, seed producers, and horticulture experts

  • 6 outdoor vendors located at the main entrance for added accessibility

  • Student-led tables, with approximately 6 school-run booths showcasing youth involvement in food growing and sustainability

  • Vendor Registration click here.

Food Options

  • 1–2 food trucks in the parking lot

  • Cafeteria soup kitchen, led by a local nonprofit or school program

Volunteers

Over 40 community volunteers will support the event, assisting with parking, unloading and loading, vendor support, set-up and clean-up, entry management, and raffle coordination.

Guests

We anticipate welcoming 1,500+ attendees from across the local community.

Educational Workshops

  • 6 expert-led workshops offered throughout the day

  • Topics include sustainable gardening, seed saving, soil health, and horticulture best practices
    Sponsorship Request

    Nanaimo Seedy Sunday offers a unique sponsorship opportunity with double the impact and exposure, as it supports the work of both Nanaimo Foodshare Society and Nanaimo Community Gardens.

    Sponsors benefit from:

    • High visibility with 1,500+ attendees

    • Recognition across event signage, social media, and promotional materials

    • Alignment with local food security, sustainability, education, and community wellbeing

    • Direct support of programs that increase access to food-growing knowledge and resources

    Sponsorship contributions help make this accessible, educational, and community-driven event possible. Opportunities range from event-wide recognition to targeted visibility at workshops, raffle tables, or high-traffic areas.

    To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to get involved, please contact us at: jennie.wharton@nanaimofoodshare.ca