Farmers markets of New Haven Connecticut offer fresh fare
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,
Colton’s Corner Farm,
Common Ground High School,
Rose’s 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,
Colton’s Corner Farm,
Four Mile River Farm,
The Land,
Riverbank Farm,
Rose’s Berry Farm,
Shayna B’s 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.
