Connecticut - Farmers Markets in Mystic/Eastern

Danielson Farmers Market
Killingly Library Parking, 25 Westcott Road
Danielson, CT  06239
Phone: 860-564-7987

Wednesdays from 4 – 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – noon; June through October, 2009

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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. There’s always something new.

Deep River Farmers Market
184 Main Street
Deep River, CT  06417

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Open: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.- Noon

Stafford Springs
Mocko’s lot, Routes 32 and 190
Stafford Springs, CT
Phone: 860-455-1044

Open: Thursdays, July-October, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Stonington Farmers Market
Town Fishing Fleet Pier
Stonington, CT

Open: Saturdays, June-October, 9 a.m.- noon.

Storrs Farmers Market
Smith High School, 1235 Storrs Road
Storrs, CT  06268

Saturdays from 3 - 6 p.m.; May through November, 2009

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No trucked-in, aging food here... just lots of organic and natural food, from local vendors. You can create a fabulous, elegant dinner, or get your food for the week at the Storrs Farmers Market. Choose from fresh-caught fish or locally raised beef; get a quiche, vegetarian chilli or lasagna. Also available are lots of sweet, succulent fruits and vegetables, honey, award-winning maple syrup, herbs, and fresh breads. Pastries, treats and goodies, cold drinks, flowers for the table, and perhaps a handcrafted vase or beeswax candles make this market extra special.

The Denison Farmers Market
120 Pequotsepos Road
Mystic, CT
Phone: 860-536-8377

Open: Sundays, June-October, Noon - 3 p.m.

Willimantic Farmers Market
Corner of Main and Jackson Streets
Willimantic, CT  06226
Phone: 860-455-1044

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Open: Tuesdays, 1:30 - 5 p.m; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.- Noon. June-October.

Lyme Farmers Market
Ashlawn Farm, 78 Bill Hill Road
Lyme, CT  06371
Phone: 860-434-3636

Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - noon; June through October, 2009

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Grass fed beef, seafood, cheeses, organic goods, vegetables, fruits, ice cream, cut flowers and maybe the world's best coffee are just some of the locally grown produce available from the finest vendors in the area.

Mystic Farmers Market
Quiambaug Fire House, Route 1
Mystic, CT

Open: Tuesdays, June-October, 3 - 6 p.m

New London Fiddlehead’s Farmers’ Market
13 Broad Street
New London, CT  06320

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., year-round, and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. starting in July, 2009

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This combination Cooperative Natural Food Store and Farmer's Market is open to all, year-round. Aside from fresh, locally-grown produce, here you’ll find local seafood, baked goods, coffee, dairy, eggs, maple syrup, bath and body products, tofu, seitan, arts, crafts, and more. If you’re there between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. you can catch some excellent live music too!

Old Saybrook Farmers Market
210 Main Street
Old Saybrook, CT  06475
Phone: 860-633-1067

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; June 27 through October, 2009

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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.

Pawcatuck Farmers Market
West Broad and Mechanic Streets
Pawcatuck, CT

Open: Thursdays, July-October, 2 -6 p.m.

Plainfield Farmers Market
482 Norwich Road
Plainfield, CT  06374
Phone: 860-564-1117

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Open: Tuesdays, June-October, 4 - 6 p.m.

Putnam Farmers Market
Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot, 325 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT  06260
Phone: 860-928-4101

Mondays and Thursdays from 4 – 6 p.m.; June through October, 2009

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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.

Ashford Farmers Market
Pompey Hollow Park, across from the Town Hall, Route 44
Ashford, CT  06278
Phone: 860-429-3923

Sundays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; June 21 through September 27, 2009

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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 you’ll 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.

Bozrah Farmers Market
Maple Farms Park, 45 Bozrah Street
Bozrah, CT  06334

Fridays from 4 – 7 p.m.; July 3 through October 23, 2009

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This is the Bozrah market’s first year. Items for sale will include jelly, jam, eggs, kettle corn, marinated mushrooms, Italian ice, flowers, herbs, honey, fruits, goat cheese, milk, yogurt, soap, plants, coffee, baked goods, gourds, pottery, crafts, and art from nature. In addition, a special guest table will be featured every week and four special theme days during the season will include: Colonial Day July 3rd, Dairy Day August 7th, "Peace" of Pie Day Sept 11th, and the Fiber Festival on October 2nd.

CF Norwich Farmers Market
Campbell Building parking lot, Route 32
Norwich, CT
Phone: 860-639-4894

Open: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m; Fridays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. July-October.

Colchester Farmer's Market
Priam Vineyards, 11 Shailor Hill Road
Colchester, CT  06415

Sundays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; July through October, 2009

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Pick up an entire meal of fresh CT grown food at this market, from appetizer to dessert, and wine as well. Featuring: fresh fruit and veggies from Priam Vineyards as well as local farmers, including fresh berries, corn, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, and asparagus, as well as fresh baked goods, local cheese, maple syrup, free-range organic eggs, organic salad greens and vegetables, and Priam wines, straight from the vineyard.

Coventry Farmers Market
The Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street
Coventry, CT  06238
Phone: 860-742-1419

Sundays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; June 7 through October, 2009

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Offering Connecticut-grown produce, as fresh as it gets, delicious things to eat, artisan ware, entertainment, and sustainable-living programs...the Boston Globe calls the Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market "one of the top ten things to do in New England this weekend." Held on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead and surrounded by over 500 acres of forest and picturesque rural landscape, the Hale Farm provides a gracious backdrop for this vibrant market. These farmers specialize in organic, heirloom, ethnic and gourmet varieties of fruits and vegetables, and offer grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, smoked bacon, rustic breads, farmstead cheeses, freshly-baked pies, European pastries, sparkling jars of preserves and pickles, gourmet dog treats, fresh herbs, cut flowers, chocolate fudge, honey, maple syrup, and more! The market also features the work of local artists and artisans. Purchase diverse, handmade wares from those who crafted them and learn how they were created … think hemp clothing, goat’s milk soaps, wrought iron, beeswax candles, stoneware, herbal tinctures, handcrafted beadwork, vintage cotton tote bags, and handspun yarns. Live entertainment makes shopping at the market an opportunity to visit and unwind. Sustainable living programs are a fun way to learn something new. Pet a goat, have lunch in a grassy spot under the maple trees, or give your little one a ride in a red wagon.