Farmers markets in Connecticut offer fresh, locally grown food
Bridgeport Farmers Market 2012
United Congregational Church, 877 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-286-2327
Visit this market for a smattering of locally-grown delights like fruit, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, flowers and other greenhouse products.
Dates and Hours: Thursday, 2-6 p.m., July 26-October
Mechanic Street behind Fire House
Darien, CT 06810
Phone: 860-739-7240
This market has got everything to kick off the season: greenhouse tomatoes, lettuces of many varieties, other greens and baby root veggies, organic produce, fresh cut herbs and flowers, annuals and perinnials, hanging baskets, honey, free range eggs, non-hormone beef, pork, chicken, goat milk soaps, pies and pastries, breads, pesto, jams and jellies, and a whole lot more.
Dates and Hours: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 9-December 19
Fairfield Greenfield Hills Farmers Market 2012
Greenfield Hills, 1950 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
Phone: 203-259-8786
This is the place to find fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in the Greenfield Hills area. The quaint little market provides the area with fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, organic produce, eggs, baked goods, and more. Occasional weekly events take place, such as summer concerts on the green, food demonstrations, and more. This is a delightful little market that has blossomed into a must attend weekly family event.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays,12:304 p.m.; June 2-October 27
Latham Park at Bedford and Prospect and Forest streets
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: 203-348-5285
Organic food, crafts, fruits and vegetables. Takes Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons. Note: Location may change in 2012. Call ahead to confirm location.
Hours: June through October, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Greenwich Farmers Market 2012
Commuter Parking Lot off Exit 3
Arch Street and Horseneck Lane
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203-372-7397
The Greenwich Farmers Market will offer unique annuals and perennials for the garden, fresh herbs, greens, juicy ripe greenhouse tomatoes, jams and jellies, yogurt and cheeses, breads and pastries, farm fresh milk and eggs, freshly cut roses, and a whole lot more.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 19-November 17
Monroe Town Green, Fan Hill Road and Route 111
Monroe, CT 06468
Phone: 203-520-9449
This market features a wide variety of locally grown fruits and veggies, homemade pies, jams, honey, vinegars, baked goods, flowers, plants, heirloom tomatoes, the best corn on earth, herbs and much more.
Dates and Hours: Fridays, 3-6 p.m.; June 22-October 26
Center School parking lot, South Avenue and Maple Street
Naugatuck, CT 06840
Phone: 203-723-8885
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 12-October
Route 157 at High Acre Road
Weston, CT 06883
Phone: 203-226-3966
Wake up to a cup of coffee and a fresh baked muffin, scone, or croissant while shopping for fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, plants, salsa, pesto, jam, and other culinary and local artesian delights.
Dates and Hours; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; June 16-September 29
26 Imperial Avenue (summer market)
Westport, CT
Produce, meat, dairy items, flowers, teas, hand made soaps, shellfish.
Dates and Hours: Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Summer market open May 24-November 1; winter market open November 15-March 15; Winter market location is Gilbertie's Herb Garden, 7 Sylvan Lane, Westport.
Berlin Farmers Market 2012
Veterans Memorial Park, Massirio Drive And Farmington Avenue
Kensington, CT
Phone: 860-828-5548
This market has organic and non-organic produce, eggs, fruits and berries and a variety of gorgeous flowers and plants for sale by local growers. Additionally, artisan breads and honey are available. Different local artists display and sell their wares each week. Local musicians entertain and you can have a massage while you shop. Learn new recipes for your market purchases at the cooking demonstration tent.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 30-November 10
539 Broad Street, on Billings Forge campus
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-548-9877
This market features Connecticut farmers, food artisans, jewelers, and entertainers. Lunch is served. The market is open year round. The summer outdoor market is on Broad Street between Capitol Avenue and Russ Street. The winter indoor market is at the Studio at Billings Forge, 563 Broad Street.
The summer market occupies the green space north of the Firebox restaurant. You will find farmers, music, artists, and crafters. Picnic tables are available. The indoor winter market offers meat, cheese, coffee, breads, preserves, root and winter crop vegetables, and greenhouse-grown greens. Weekly specialty vendors bring everything from granola to healthy cleaning solutions.
Dates and hours in 2012: Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Summer outdoor market open May through October; winter indoor market open November to April,
East Hartford Farmers Market 2012
Raymond Memorial Library, 840 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Phone: 860-643-2207
Dates and Hours: Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 6-October 26
Arbor Park, Main Street, next to the Ellington Fire Department
Ellington, CT 06029
Ellington Farmers Market offers fresh locally grown produce. All items are Connecticut-grown, handmade or handcrafted in Connecticut. Bring the family for delicious things to eat, browse around and see the many beautiful artisan wares from local artists, and enjoy entertainment for the family. Meet the local artists who make these beautiful handicrafts and even watch them create them. Live entertainment happens each week.
Dates and Hours in 2012: May 5-October 20; Saturdays; 9 a.m.-noon
136 Capitol Avenue next to the First Presbyterian Church and the Bushnell
Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-833-0095
The market offers community members access to fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products such as eggs, jams, herbs, honey, and cut flowers at a great location near the Capitol. The market accepts Senior and WIC FMNP coupons and personal checks.
Dates and Hours: Mondays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 2-October 29
80 Coventry Streeet
Hartford, CT 06112
Phone: 860-296-9325
The market is a vibrant community gathering place that regularly features live music, activities for children, and educational events. The market accepts SNAP, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons, and WIC CVVs. SNAP and WIC CVVs are doubled at this market.
Dates and Hours: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 27-October 31
Old State House, 800 Main Street
Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-522-6766 ext. 15
This market is located on the brick plaza within the wrought iron fence surrounding the Old State House. The market plaza is bordered by Main Street to the west, Central Row to the south and State House Square to the north. It is located on the city bus route and within a few blocks of free Star Shuttle service stops. The Old State House Farmers Market provides local workers and city residents with access to farm fresh produce and the opportunity to experience a bit of country atmosphere right in the heart of the city
Dates and Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,9 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 25-October 31
Corner of Park and Washington streets
Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-633-2742
The Park Street Farmers Market brings fresh and local produce to the vibrant Frog Hollow and South Green neighborhoods. The Parks Street market makes fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to community members and offers a variety of agricultural products for every season. The Park Street Farmers' Market accepts Senior and WIC FMNP coupons.
Dates and Hours: Monday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 9- October 29
571 Farmington Avenue at South Whitney Street
Hartford, CT
Dates in 2011:
Tuesdays and Friday, 4-7 p.m., June 7 through October
The West End Farmers Market provides fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, local honey, flowers, ciders and homemade salsas and salad dressings. All items are locally grown or made in Connecticut. Produce is picked on the same day of sale. Local musicians perform at the market.
Dates and Hours; Tuesday and Friday, 4-7 p.m. (from September to October, 3:30-6 p.m.); June 4-October 30
35 Mountain Road
Farmington, CT
Phone: 860-677-4787
Hill-Stead's Farmers Market returns in 2012 for its fourth season. Over 20 state farmers and vendors will provide the community with an array of locally grown, fresh and organic vegetables, fruits, dairy products, naturally raised beef, veal, pork and lamb, baked goods, flowers, wool and Angora goat yarns, soaps and Connecticut-landed seafood. Local musicians will stroll the grounds entertaining market shoppers and vendors. In 2011, Hill-Stead Museum's Farmers' Market welcomed over 11,000 patrons.
Dates and hours in 2012: July 1October 14, Sundays, 11 a.m.2 p.m.
255 Homestead Avenue at the Chrysalis Center
Hartford, CT
Hartford's newest market, opening June 2012, partners with the food pantry, Freshplace. The Homestead Avenue Market aims to provide the neighborhood of Upper Albany with greater access to fresh and local fruits and vegetables.
Dates and Hours Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.; June 27-October 10
The Hub, at State and East Main streets, across from the Amtrak station
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: 860-342-1844
Ripe produce is harvested and then sold at the market that day, providing an exceptional garden-fresh taste. Shoppers will find a variety of fruits and vegetables grown for flavor and have the opportunity to meet the farmers. Each week at the Market will be a new experience. Food booths with varying ethnic flavors, different community groups, and new entertainment will be just a few of the features. Ample free parking is available at the Hub.
Dates and Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon; July 7-October 20
Middletown Farmers Market
South Green on Old Church Street
Middletown, CO
Phone: 860-267-8410
Dates in 2011:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; July - October
225 Oak Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: 860-223-6200
Urban Oaks is an organic farm selling vegetables, citrus and other fruits, root vegetables, potatoes, and fresh bread and muffins from Sweet Sage Bakery.
Dates and hours in 2012: Year-round, Friday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
New Hartford Farmers Market 2012
Pine Meadow Green, Route 44 and Church Street
New Hartford, CT 06057
Phone: 860-379-3062
Beef, pork, poultry, rabbit, eggs, cheese, maple products, baked goods, freshly milled flour, cut flowers, perennials, jams & jellies, soups and other take home foods, crafts and lots of fresh picked fruits and veggies. There are live musical performances every Friday on the Green by local artists and an on-site market chef.
Dates and Hours: Friday, 4-7 p.m.; June 1-October 5
Simsmore Square, 540 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: 860-735-6530
This market will feature a wide range of locally grown fruit and vegetables, artisan cheeses, organic meats and eggs and home-made baked goods. A main focus of this market is to build community and create a place where people could ask questions of their local farmers.
Dates and Hours: Thursdays, 3-6 p.m.; June 21 - October 4
997-1003 South Main Street
Plantsville, CT
A member of the Northwest Connecticut Farmers Markets, a group of farmers, bakers, and crafters devoted to bringing fresh, high quality, locally produced goods to our towns. Farmers often harvest their crops early each morning and bring them directly to our markets the same day. Customers love receiving such fresh food and getting to know the farmers who grow their food.
Dates and Hours: Friday, 3-6 p.m.; July 6-October
Bristol Commons, 99 Farmington Avenue
Bristol, CT
Phone: 860-675-3707
A member of the Northwest Connecticut Farmers Markets, a group of farmers, bakers, and crafters devoted to bringing fresh, high quality, locally produced goods to our towns. Farmers often harvest their crops early each morning and bring them directly to our markets the same day. Customers love receiving such fresh food and getting to know the farmers who grow their food.
Dates and Hours:
Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 7-October 30
Burlington Congregational Church, Spielman Hwy / Route 4
Burlington, CT
A member of the Northwest Connecticut Farmers Markets, a group of farmers, bakers, and crafters devoted to bringing fresh, high quality, locally produced goods to our towns. Farmers often harvest their crops early each morning and bring them directly to our markets the same day. Customers love receiving such fresh food and getting to know the farmers who grow their food.
Dates and Hours: Fridays, 3-6 p.m.; July 6-October
Danbury Farmers Market 2012
Kennedy Park Main Street (across from the bus station)
Danbury, CT 06801
Phone: 203-792-1711
Dates and Hours: Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., July 9- October 29
Connecticut-grown produce, shoreline shellfish, fresh bread and eggs. WIC certificates and senior coupons accepted. Free parking.
Kent Farmers Market 2012
Kent Green, 1 Kent Blvd.
Kent, CT
Phone: 860-672-0279
Vendors at this market are
Ridgway Farm of
West Cornwall, Waldingfield Farm of Washington, and Young Farms of East Granby.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; May 19-November 3
Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: 860-567-8302
This market makes it easy to eat local; fruits, vegetables, artisanal bread, salad greens, herbs, organic eggs, jams, baked goods, granola, goat and cow cheese, yogurt, pork, beef, honey, maple syrup, olive and grape seed oils, soaps, lotions, pies, and apple cider doughnuts will be available.BR>
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; November-May
Center School Parking Lot, Woodruff Lane
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: 860-567-8302
Local produce, meats, baked goods, cut flowers, coffee and tea, cheese, orchids, maple, soaps and lotions. Activities include story hour at 10:30 a.m.; childrens art activity at 11 a.m.; chef demonstrations, master gardener Q&A; visiting artists, community bulletin board, raffles.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; June-ctober
19 Maple Avenue, in front of town hall
Norfolk, CT 06058
Phone: 860-542-5044
Locally produced fruits ands vegetables as well as creations of some artisans from the region will be featured. Also for sale will be breads, cheese, eggs, honey, syrup, plants, flowers & herbs. There's live music and there will be an occasional chef's demonstration using the foods for sale at the market and/or children's activities.
Dates and hours in 2012: May 19 to October 13; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market 2012
Fairfield Hills, Wasserman Way
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Phone: 203-270-1820
This is Connecticuts exclusively organic farmers market featuring, heirloom vegetables, flowers, baked goods and lots of artisans with handmade works. Pony rides and a childrens play pool are available weekly. The market is on, rain or shine.Pay with cash, WIC FMNP coupons, seniors coupons.
Dates and Hours: Tuesdays, 2-6 p.m.; June 26-October 16
Seymour Farmers Market 2012
Municipal Parking Lot at the Community/Senior Center, Pine Street
Seymour, CT 06483
Phone: 203-723-8885
Dates in 2011: Tuesdays from noon 6 p.m.; May through October
Daffodil Hill Growers of Southbury, Red Clover Farms of Seymour, DiSorbo's Bakery of Hamden, The Rustic Oak of North Haven, Gaetano Family Farm of Hamden, and Gazy Brothers Farm of Oxford.. The market features an enormous variety of produce, herbs, fresh flowers, baked goods, honey, and bath and body products.
Dates and Hours: Tuesdays, noon-6 p.m.; May-October
Seth Thomas Park, 100 South Main Street (Route 6)
Thomaston, CT 06787
Phone: 860-283-8902
A member of the Northwest Connecticut Farmers Markets, a group of farmers, bakers, and crafters devoted to bringing fresh, high quality, locally produced goods to our towns. Farmers often harvest their crops early each morning and bring them directly to our markets the same day. Customers love receiving such fresh food and getting to know the farmers who grow their food.
Dates and Hours: Thursday, 2:30-6 p.m.; July 5-October
Torrington Library parking lot, New Litchfield Street
Torrington, CT
Phone: 860-485-0815
A member of the Northwest Connecticut Farmers Markets, a group of farmers, bakers, and crafters devoted to bringing fresh, high quality, locally produced goods to our towns. Farmers often harvest their crops early each morning and bring them directly to our markets the same day. Customers love receiving such fresh food and getting to know the farmers who grow their food.
Dates and Hours: Tuesday, 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 2-October
Waterbury Farmers Market 2012
Brass City Mall, Sears Automotive parking lot
Waterbury, CT
Dates and Hours: Thursdays, 2-5 p.m.; July 12-October
Watertown Farmers Market 2012
Library Parking Lot, 470 Main Street
Watertown, CT
Phone: 860-945-5246
Dates in 2012
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 14 - September 29
Locally grown fruits and vegetables (some organic), cut flowers, eggs, natural soaps, recycled bags, and more. Crafts and performances by artists and musicians. Special days at the market include Arts Walk, Artisans Walk, Green-Up Watertown, Childrens Day, Fleece and Fiber and many more.
Information: Send email to Doreen Breen at breen@watertownct.org.
Pompey Hollow Park, across from the Town Hall, Route 44
Ashford, CT 06278
Phone: 860-429-3923
This market features all Connecticut-grown fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items such as artisan cheese, native plants, and hand-made soaps. The growers feature fresh salad greens, herbs, tomatoes, peaches, apples, squash, potatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers... the list goes on and on. Here youll find certified organic, farmer's pledge, and heritage farmers selling their wares. Also, don't miss the local honey, maple syrup, and fruit syrups. Many special agriculture-related events are also in the works for the 2009 season.
Dates and Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; June through October
Maple Farms Park, 45 Bozrah Street
Bozrah, CT 06334
Phone: 860-889-2689 ext. 5
Vendors sell connecticut-grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, cheese, milk, yogurt, plants, herbs, cut flowers, honey and beeswax candles, maple syrup and maple products, hot sauce, chocolate, eggs, dog treats, wood fire pizza, jams, jellies & relish, kettle corn, italian ice, bakery items, and more. In addition the market will also feature local artisan products such as soaps, lotion, lip balm, pottery, fiber products, jewelry, oil cloth bags & accessories, bird houses, floral wreaths and lavender sachets & pillows. Local musicians will be performing weekly at the Market, and special guest vendors and theme nights will be featured throughout the season.
Dates and Hours in 2012: July 6-October 5; Friday; 3:30-7 p.m.
The Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street
Coventry, CT 06238
Phone: 860-742-1419
Offering Connecticut-grown produce, delicious things to eat, artisan ware, entertainment, and sustainable-living programs. Fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, eggs, smoked bacon, breads, cheeses, pies and pastries, preserves and pickles, dog treats, fresh herbs, cut flowers, chocolate fudge, honey, maple syrup, and more. The market also features the work of local artists and artisans, like hemp clothing, goats milk soaps, wrought iron, beeswax candles, stoneware, herbal tinctures, beadwork, cotton tote bags, and handspun yarns. Live entertainment. Pet a goat, have lunch in a grassy spot under the maple trees, or give your child a ride in a red wagon.
Dates and Hours: June-October, Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Killingly Library Parking, 25 Westcott Road
Danielson, CT 06239
Phone: 860-564-7987
From its beginning in 1980 as a Saturday morning event, this market has generated great community response. The quality of the produce can't be beaten by imported food. How would you look after traveling fifteen hundred miles in the back of a truck? Once you taste it, you'll know the difference. This market features many different locally grown fruits, vegetables and eggs, all sold by the farmers who grew them. Theres always something new.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; June 9-Octoboer 27
120 Pequotsepos Road, across from the Denison/Pequotsepus Nature Center
Mystic, CT
Phone: 860-536-8377
Located on the scenic fields and meadows of the Denison Homestead, the Denison Farm Market( farmers market) is an ideal family destination. Parents can purchase the freshest in local produce and baked goods from community farmers while children play outdoors. Market sells seasonal fruits, vegetables and local products ranging from honey and jams to herbal soaps. During your visit to the market you can tour the 1717 historic house museum, walk the many miles of nature trails, or visit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center.
Dates and Hours: Sundays, noon-3 p.m.; June 3-October 28
13 Broad Street
New London, CT 06320
This farmers market operates from October to April. It is an adjunct to the Fiddlehead Food Co-op. Aside from fresh, locally-grown produce, here youll find local seafood, baked goods, coffee, dairy, eggs, maple syrup, bath and body products, tofu, seitan, arts, crafts, and more. If youre there between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. you can catch some excellent live music, too.
Dates and hours: October to April; Saturdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Norwich Uncas on Thames Farmers Market 2012
Uncas on the Thames, 401 West Thames Street, 100 Campbell Building
Norwich, CT
Phone: 860-639-4894
Dates and Hours: Monday and Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 2-October 29
210 Main Street
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Phone: 860-633-1067
Dates in 2011: Saturdays from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m.; June through October
2009 marks the eleventh year for the Old Saybrook Farmers Market, where you can find at least 22 vendors with a vast array of Connecticut products. The produce is as fresh as it gets - corn picked that day, bread made that day, and kettle/caramel corn made on site as well as many other handcrafted and picked items. With offerings of fresh fruits and veggies, cheeses, poultries, beef, herbs, flowers, soaps, pottery, arts, crafts, and live entertainment, this market promises quality, freshness, and fun.
Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot, 325 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
Phone: 860-928-4101
Local farmers offer their own fruit, vegetables, and flowering plants for sale, freshly picked, often just before the market opens. All are invited to get the freshest food at reasonable prices.
Dates and Hours:
Thursdays, 3:30-6 p.m.; May 3-October 25; and Mondays, 3:30-6 p.m.; June 11-October 29
Stafford Springs Farmers Market 2012
Mockos lot, Routes 32 and 190
Stafford Springs, CT
Phone: 860-455-1044
Dates and Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 9 - October 22
Town Pier
Stonington, CT
The summer market boasts 25 vendors selling locally grown vegetables and fruits, jams, breads, pies and baked goods, meats, pork, fish, shrimp, scallops, goat cheeses, lemonade, maple syrup, honey, flowers, decorative plants and more, depending on the season. Craft vendors sell jewelry, wooden bowls, soaps, painted signs, printed fabrics and scarves. The Stonington Village Improvement Association sells t-shirts, hats and canvas bags, to help support the market.
Dates and Hours: May to October, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
Mansfield Town Hall, Community Center, or Public Library
Mansfield Center, CT
Storrs Farmers Market is the only year-round market in Connecticut's Quiet Corner. Market sells Connecticut grown fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, eggs, and more for the greater Mansfield community. Storrs Farmers Market has heirloom fruits and veggies; heritage breed pork and lamb; grass-fed, all-natural beef; free-range eggs; raw cows' milk; raw goats' milk and cheeses; French pastries; local honey and maple syrup; and even hand-spun wool.
Dates and hours: Open year-round. May to mid-November at Mansfield Town Hall off Storrs Road (Route 195), Saturday from 3-6 p.m.; mid-July through September, Mansfield Community Center at 10 S. Eagleville Road (Route 275, Wednesday, 3-6 p.m.; December to April, Mansfield Public Library at 54 Warrenville Road (Route 89, second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 3-5 p.m. Open rain or shine.
Willimantic Farmers Market 2012
Pavillion near the Frog Bridge at Jackson and Union streets
Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone: 860-423-0533
Farmers at this market include Benjamin's Orchard of Brooklyn, Brown Farm of Scotland, Delamatta Crafts of
Coventry, and Staples Farm of Mansfield.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, June 2 to November 3
Madison Green, 26 Meetinghouse Road
Madison, CT 06443
Phone: 860-713-2500
Live music weekly. Vendors include Dondero Orchards of Glastonbury with produce; Robert Guzzo of RCG Fisheries offering seafood; Starlight Gardens with organic micro greens and tomatoes; Staehly Farms with produce; Wave Hill Bakers with breads; Windham Gardens with flowers and early corn; Highland Thistle Farm with produce and eggs; New Gate Farm with produce, berries, corn, pies and baked goods; Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm with dairy, cheese, fresh yogurt and pesto; Sunflower Farm with perennials, herb plants, herbal and milk soaps, body products, organic local honey and more; Four Mile River Farm with natural meats, steaks, hamburgers, hotdogs, kielbasa and more; Barberry Farm with cut flowers, vegetables, wool, free-range eggs, potted plants, and orchard fruits.
Dates and Hours: May4 -October, Friday, 3-6 p.m.
58 River Street
Milford, CT 06460
Phone: 203-231-4006
Located in beautiful downtown Milford, this convenient location is a short walk from the beautiful downtown shops. Stop by and you can be sure to find fresh veggies of all kinds including corn and veggies, soaps made with goat milk, farm grown herbs and herbal tinctures and decoctions, plants, perennials,honey, beeswax candles, veggies, breads, and even homemade ice cream.
Dates and Hours: June-October, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Church Street, in front of City Hall
New Haven, CT
Phone: 203-773-3736
Farmers and vendors include
Barberry Hill Farm, Borrelli Farm,
Coltons Corner Farm,
Common Ground High School,
Roses Berry Farm,
SoNo Baking Company,
The Soup Girl,
Stone Gardens,
Waldingfield Farm.
Dates and Hours: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; June 20- November 21
Edgewood Park, Corner of West Rock and Whalley Avenues
New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: 203-773-3736
Farmers and vendors include
Barberry Hill Farm,
Bodhichitta Farm,
The Butterfield Farm,
Caseus Cheese Truck,
Chaplin Farms,
Coltons Corner Farm,
Four Mile River Farm,
The Land,
Riverbank Farm,
Roses Berry Farm,
Shayna Bs and the Pickle,
Sixpence Pie Company,
Stone Gardens,
Whole G Bread.
Dates and Hours: Sundays, 10 a.m-2 p.m.; May-December
Quinnipiac River Park, Grand Avenue and Front Street
New Haven, CT 06513
Phone: 203-773-3736
Farmers and vendors include Ceccarelli Farm, Chaplin Farms, and Hindinger Farm
Dates and Hours: Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m; July 12-October 25
Russo Park, at DePalma Court and Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 203-773-3736
Located in the historic Wooster Square community, this market features everything from fresh fruits and veggies to poultries, beef, fresh seafood, dairy products, goat cheese, herbs, flowers, homespun wool, sprouts and even processed items like baked goods, and bath and body products. And, of course, a generally warm and cheery atmosphere makes this market a must.
Dates and Hours: May-December, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
1 Main Street (north end of the town green)
New Milford, CT
Phone: 203-261-2294
Music on holiday weekends and children's events. A full selection of local and organic produce, flowers bedding plants, hanging baskets, goat soap, eggs, meat, maple syrup, baked goods and more.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; May 12- November 17
Railroad Station Green, South Colony Street at Hall Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
Produce; flowers; potted flowers, herbs, and shrubs; breads; coffee; cookies, cupcakes, muffins, candy, pies; eggs; organic teas; soaps and balms; quilts and aprons; paintings and prints; gift baskets; jewelry; inscribed garden stones; garden ornaments; chair massages, hair cuts; breakfast sandwiches and coffee;
Italian Ice
Dates and Hours: July 14-September 15, Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon
Village of Devon Farmers Market 2012
Municiple Parking Lot, 120 Bridgeport Avenue (Route 1)
Devon, CT
Phone: 203-623-9033
Dates in 2012
Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; July-October
Located in the heart of Devon, Milford's gateway from the East, this new market will be the host to local farmers featuring such items as: fruits, vegetables, cheeses, gluten free baked goods. Easily accessible from 1-95. Plenty of free parking.
