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= Covent Garden Market = The Covent Garden Market is a cultural landmark in downtown London, Ontario with indoor and outdoor markets that offer different foods, services, and events across the year.

The establishment was founded in 1845 when London had grown a large enough population for a demand of municipal services for civilians. Since then, the market has been running for 170 years and as of 2022, hosts over fifty merchants and services that sell produce, meats, technology gadgets, and general merchandise. There are also 18 restaurants on-site with different cultural foods and cuisines.

The Covent Garden Market has a focus on arts and culture through ethnic foods, local artists, and farmers. The Covent Garden Market building also has public and private events throughout the year, and has previously opened a skating rink during winter seasons.

1835-1845
Before its official establishment in 1845, the Covent Garden Market had its beginnings in 1835 when the city government issued a public fair or market to be held in the town. The market began operations near Richmond, Dundas, and King Street. After the election of George J. Goodhue as town president, municipal services had become increasingly available. It was at this time that a group of business men in London, Ontario donated land so that the Covent Garden Market can officially become established. Once market operations were running, shoppers had access to different butcher shops for meats, and farmers would sell wares outside, such as trinkets and fresh fruit.

1955-1999
The market was successful for years after World War 1, and was a core for business and culture in the city. In 1955, the market building was replaced after nine business men created the Covent Garden Building Incorporation. The building was complete and running for business by 1958.

For the last time in 1998, the building was replaced and the Covent Garden Market was officially re-opened in October 1999.

Events
The Covent Market hosts events such as festivals, community events, and cooking classes.

Saturday Farmers Market
The Covent Garden Market is known by Londoners for its outdoor Saturday Farmers Market that takes place annually from April to December. The market has different vendors that sell foods from local farms, and also hosts live music from local artists along with a visual art exhibit.

519PLEDGE for Socks Charity
A charity event booth, '519Pursuit Booth', is an event at the Saturday Farmers Market as a part of London's community outreach. New socks are collected for donation for homeless shelters and community groups across London, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario. The charity booth also sells merchandise for proceeds that are put back into the organization.

Sunday Cooking Class
The Covent Garden Market offers free cooking classes on select Sunday afternoons. The classes consists of indoor cooking demonstrations from local London chefs and seasonal foods. Donations for the London Food Bank are often collected from participants who attend, but are not required.

Stevie's Sliders Trombone Ensemble
Stevie's Sliders Trombone Ensemble is a a brass band that attends the Convent Garden Market on select weekends in the year. The ensemble have been performing for twenty-five year across different venues in Southwestern Ontario. Their music features Christmas music, classical music, and Gospel.

Fibre Art Festival & Sale
A annual festival with vendors that sell locally made fibre art creations. Classes and demonstrations are held to show the craft techniques including weaving, spinning, and rug hooking.

Line Dancing Workshop
Line dancing classes for different levels of dancers including beginners and intermediates. Classes occur weekly on the upper level of the Covent Garden Market.

Naturopathy For All Winter Warm Up
A fundraiser created for naturopathic medicine accessibility. The Convent Garden Market has been hosting this event for twenty-six years.

Holly Jolly Holiday Market
The Holly Jolly Holiday Market is a three-week festive event that takes place in Downtown London during the month of December. Activities within the event include the following:

- Santa's House

- Artisan Vendors

- Food Vendors

- Live Music (Splash N Boots & Justin Maki)

- Children's Craft Corner

- Hot Chocolate Bar

- Cocktail Garden

- Horse & Carriage Rides

Foods of The World

 * The Rice Box — Chinese Cuisine.
 * Seoul Seafood Shoppe — Asian Inspired Seafood.
 * Hot Oven — Middle Eastern & Balkan Cuisine.
 * Kleiber's Deli — European Inspired Cuisine with Influence from Germany and Switzerland.
 * Mona's Shawarma & Grill — A Mediterranean Cuisine.
 * Cucina Italiana — Italian Cuisine with Midwest Inspiration.
 * Thai Delight — Thai Cuisine with East Asian Influence.
 * The New Delhi Deli — Caribbean Cuisine.

Coffee, Tea, & Desserts

 * Market Cafe — Catering company that serves coffee, tea, and desserts.


 * Hasbeans — Coffee shop selling different flavours of coffee beans from around the world.
 * International Bakery — Bakery and deli cafe with baked desserts, sandwiches, and pizza.
 * Better Blend — Smoothie bar which serves smoothies, juices, frozen yogurt, chia pudding, smoothie bowls, and Avocado toast.

Alphatex
Alphatex is a cellphone and computer repair service at the Covent Garden Market. This small company repairs cellular devices, laptops, tablets, computers, and PlayStation devices. This service additionally sells cell phone screen protectors, cell phone cases, and laptop cases.

Market Lottery
This service sells general merchandise items including candy and chocolate bars, juices, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, and London Transit Commission bus tickets. There are also lottery services including Lotto 6/49, Super 7, scratch tickets, pro-line and a slot machine. All the proceeds from the slot machine are given as donation to St. Joseph's Church in London, Ontario.

Carpe Diem Massage Therapy
This message therapy clinic is located on the upper level of the Covent Garden Market and offers different massage treatments. The clinic sells three products including Posture Medic, Biofreeze, and Align Right Pillow & Cases.

Closures
The Covent Garden Market closes nine times a year for the following holidays.


 * Good Friday
 * Easter Sunday
 * Victoria Day
 * Canada Day
 * Civic Holiday
 * Labour Day
 * Thanksgiving
 * Christmas Day
 * Boxing Day