Farmers markets of Fairfield Connecticut offer fresh fare

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

Darien Farmers Market 2012

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,12:30–4 p.m.; June 2-October 27

French Market in Stamford 2012

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 Farmers Market 2012

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

New Canaan Farmers Market 2012

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

Weston Farmers Market 2012

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

Westport Farmers Market 2012

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.