A unique farmer’s market concept is sprouting up in Singapore and we couldn’t be more excited! Held in collaboration with Little Farms, Garden Vibes is Singapore’s first-ever Farmer’s Market and Wellness Festival and it’ll be taking place on the rooftop of myVillage in Serangoon Garden on 25 and 26 May (9am to 9pm). So, what can you expect?
More than just a traditional farmers market, Garden Vibes is aimed at promoting overall wellbeing. Alongside eyeing up fresh all-natural produce and artisanal goods from Little Farms at the market, visitors can connect with producers from all the world before joining a morning yoga session or wellness workshop. Later in the day, families can bond over live music and parents can drop their children at the Camp Asia Kids Zone while they try out fitness classes from Singapore’s favourite studios. The two-day event is a treat for the body, mind and soul!
Here’s seven things you’ll love about this free neighbourhood event
#1 Meet international farmers and producers (9am to 6pm)
This farmer’s market brings together over 20 acclaimed producers and farmers from New Zealand, Spain, France and Australia. Stroll around the stalls and chat to the vendors about their exceptional products. Big “little” farmers to keep an eye out for include Ben Bostock of Bostock Brothers Organic Chicken, Nick Carey of Green Meadows Beef, Georgina Terrana of vegan and keto-friendly ROHO ice cream and J & Jaclyn, the founding sisters of playful plant-based desserts Jammy’s. Don’t leave without chatting to Eva Pemper about her family’s remarkable winemaking legacy, from humble beginnings in a garage to crafting wines during the war in Croatia!
#2 Healing sound bath experiences (7.30pm to 9pm) SOLD OUT
Hailed as one of Bali’s top healers, Shervin Boloorian will be offering 1.5-hour immersive sound bath sessions. The deeply rejuvenating and transformative experiences will transport you to a state of blissful tranquillity. An all-day unlimited pass is $55 including a 1.5-hour immersive sound bath. Other holistic wellness activities at this farmer’s market and wellness festival include meditation with movement sessions and energy booster and mobility workshops.
#3 Live music and entertainment (4.30pm to 5.30pm)
Lounge in the cosy dedicated music space and catch a headliner from Singaporean singer-songwriter and actor Nathan Hartono (25 and 26 May at 4.30pm). Nathan made his debut as a singer after winning the Teenage Icon singing competition in 2005 and released his debut album in 2006.
#4 Rooftop body wellness sessions (9am to 6pm)
Whether you want to explore the world of yoga, try out Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or get stuck into circuit training, taster workouts on the rooftop of myVillage will take your wellness journey to new heights. A 45-minute session is $5, or an all-day unlimited pass is $30, letting you join everything from energising HIIT sessions led by the experts at Root Fitness, to serene breath and flow yoga classes from Yoga Movement, and introduction to Muay Thai and BJJ workouts from Equilibrium MMA.
#5 Exclusive New Zealand platters (12pm onwards)
From farm to table is the order of the day at Little Farms Bar + Grill in Serangoon Garden on market day. Book a table over at Chope and order an ‘Off the Grill: The best of New Zealand’ platter ($78 for two) piled with wood-fired rump cap and chimichurri from Green Meadows, and succulent Akaroa salmon. Look out for the farmers and producers of these brands as you stroll around the stalls at this farmer’s market and wellness festival, too.
#6 Free Camp Asia Kids Zone (9am to 6pm)
Give your child a taster of some of the holiday camp provider’s most popular activities. Garden Vibes visitors can drop off their children while they shop or workout, knowing that they’ll have a blast with fun mini-games, sport activities and splash play. Just be sure to pack some extra clothes for the ride home!
#7 Inspirational talks by industry experts at this farmer’s market and wellness festival
Listen to a series of talks on the transformative power of holistic wellness, with topics ranging from stress management and healthy living to ancestral diets and optimal nutrition for peak performance. Esteemed speakers include Everiday Foods founder Riyana Rupani, Yoga Movement founder Alicia Pan, IMC Clinic’s Dr Felice Soo and Dr Charu Narayanan, nutritionists Rene Wright and power-lifter champion Farhanna Farid.
Pre-purchase your vouchers online for this farmer’s market and wellness festival and save up to 40 percent!
Garden Vibes is a free event. However, book your ticket over at Eventbrite and you’ll receive a complimentary juice and be able to buy $20 worth of cash vouchers for only $12 (saving a whopping 40 percent off). These vouchers only can be used on 25 and 26 May 2024 at the Garden Vibes’ Farmer’s Market at myVillage, Serangoon Garden.
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