Farmers markets of Hartford Connecticut offer fresh fare
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
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
