Here are some ideas to support your local makers for free without leaving your house: Sharing, liking and commenting on a post Posting a photo Passing on Kindness like it's glitter. Got any other ideas? We'd love to hear them!

Jacked Up Jill Coffee is new to our event this year! They offer responsibly sourced, ethically traded premium beans in a wide range of roasts. Fun fact, they are the only female roasters in Manitoba!

Azra's Kitchen is a specialty foods company specializing in vegan, vegetarian, and plant based foods. Their products are all created by a small group of extremely talented cooks. Make sure you stop by their booth this weekend and test their vegan patties! You won't regret it.

@spreaddsbycede is a Winnipeg based nut butter company that provides nutritiously infused almond butters. They're almond butters contain no added sugars or oils and are packed with nutrient dense, colourful and flavourful ingredients.

@prairiewesticecream is a family owned and operated ice cream manufacturer. They been around since 2005 and makes Ice cream on one of the largest scales in Winnipeg. Their newest line combines Canadian and Asian flavours, and is named "CanAsian". Try it on March 7!

@farmerybrewing has truly made a name for themselves over the years, brewing beers and sodas that incorporate new flavours and drinking experiences.They grow their own barley and hops and are an original estate brewery.

@tallgrassspirits AKA Capital K Distillery is Manitoba's first family operated, handcrafted, micro distillery; they are also Winnipeg's first award winning grain-to-bottle distillery.

@bohosoulkombucha is joining us again this year and they're bringing a new look with them! Kombucha is produced by fermenting sweet tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria. Boho Soul creates unique flavours, and offers a variety of products that expand beyond just kombucha!

HONESTY. COMMUNITY. QUALITY. These three values are at the core of everything Little Brown Jug does. Not only are they known for their Winnipeg famous '1919', but they have also made investments in heat recovery and water waste management. Try and buy their beer on March 7!

The Canadian Birch Company creates fine birth syrup and sauces, as well as Birch Bacon Jam. They were one of the vendors in our pop-up shop this past Christmas and their bacon jam was a hot commodity! This year they're celebrating their 8th sweet years of syrup making.

Wolesley Kombucha is a returning vendor at our Spring event! This year, they're coming with new flavours, and recently opened up a new storefront on Wall Street! Fun fact! Kombucha is a living drink! If you could create a new flavour of Kombucha, what would you make?

Mugging Whales Premium Coffee Co selects single origin coffees (with the exception of our espresso blends) that are as unique as the countries they come from. Curious about their name? Mugging Whales came to life from a whale watching experience in Maui, Hawaii.

What are you invested in? When you support local you’re not only supporting the makers, but you’re supporting our community. Being perfect is not the goal, but being engaged is. More about this on our Instagram post today! Give us a follow to read more!

Calling all volunteers! Yes! You! We need our wonderful volunteers and we want to work with you! Love local and want to experience our events? Just love giving? We want you! Our volunteer sheet is going up soon! Keep your eyes peeled. Interested? Let us know in the comments!

Congratulations to these two- now THREE! On April 28, Peter and Jessy brought a beautiful baby girl into the world; Esther Grace. We are so excited for the new family of three!

We're just as excited about Local products as our friends from Gold Bone Broth! You can find their product at Fools and Horses, Bothwell, and Millers Meats (to name a few). Have you tried bone broth before? #lovelocalmb #loveyourlocal #food #beer #wine #ywg

Now that the weather is nicer we're switching our hot drinks for iced! Why not enjoy some Wolseley Kombucha in their new single serve bottles? They're perfect for patios, throwing in your backpack for your on-the-go lifestyle, or gifting to a friend! #lovelocalmb #loveyourlocal

RT to win this sweet prize pack from @lovelocalmb! Love Local MB takes place March 2, 5-9 pm at @VicInnWinnipeg This annual event features 40+ Manitoba made food & drink makers. Sample craft beer, bone broth, ice cream, sauces & more Tix here lovelocalmb.com Draw Friday!

Vendor orientation was last night and we couldn’t be happier to have such an amazing group of makers in the same room! Thank you to everyone who came out and @LBJBrewing for hosting all of… instagram.com/p/Bs-vxwYAdfs/…

Just in case you can't wait for our event, we're doing tasting box giveaways featuring our local vendors! Stay tuned for giveaway announcements coming soon! Remember to purchase your tickets online before they're gone! #shoplocal #ywg #manitobamade #lovelocal #localevent