Farmers markets of Litchfield Connecticut offer fresh fare
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.; children’s 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 Connecticut’s exclusively organic farmers’ market featuring, heirloom vegetables, flowers, baked goods and lots of artisans with handmade works. Pony rides and a children’s 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, Children’s Day, Fleece and Fiber and many more.
Information: Send email to Doreen Breen at breen@watertownct.org.
