Housed in a former airplane hangar, the year-round Calgary Farmers’ Market at the Currie Barracks in the city’s southwest is a staple for Cowtown’s food lovers. River Café (403-261-7670) chef Scott Pohorelic raves about the stuff he can find at the giant, weekends-only banquet.

“When the asparagus comes in we get as much as we can from Edgar Farm. It’s handpicked and purple, which means a high sugar content. It’s unbelievable, it’s so good.”

At the market, Pohorelic also finds eggs from Sunworks “from happy, healthy chickens” and top-notch duck eggs from Grazin’ Acres.

Wapiti Ways supplies the elk; Pohorelic chooses a wide range of cuts from tenderloins to tongue and heart for the menu.

“It’s really healthy, really good meat,” he says.

Open weekends year-round, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.