2013 Guide to Fairfield County Farmers’ Markets

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Spring/Summer Farmers’ Markets 2013

Farmers’ markets will open for the season beginning in May and we will be updating the 2012 directory below to reflect 2013 opening dates, schedules and locations. The New Canaan Farmers’ Market, which opeeds for the season on May 11, 2013, and the Westport Farmers’ Markets, which open on May 23 and June 1, have been updated. Both Greenwich Farmers’ Markets have been updated as of 5/14/13, along with Darien, Wilton, Rowayton and Fairfield. Other markets will open in June, some as late as July. This guide is updated continuously through the season.

Bethel Downtown Farmers’ Market

This market opened in July 2011 thanks to the work of Bethel First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker. The original Bethel farmers’ market is one of the oldest in the state and is listed below. New this year at the Downtown  market is Victoria’s Wood Fired Pizza Catering (Danbury),  a wood-fired pizza company that will be sourcing some ingredients from local farms. Movie nights, live music, and more special events are planned for this year.

Thursdays, 3-7 pm

June 21- Sept. 6

Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St , Bethel , CT 06801, 203-794-8501

Bethel Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

The Bethel Farmers’ Market is one of the oldest markets in the state of Connecticut. It was started over two decades ago by a group of farmers, most of whom still participates in the market. The market offers shoppers a wide range of products to choose from – beautiful plants, fruits and vegetables, soap and body products, baked goods, meats, eggs, handmade granola and awesome prepared foods.  All of the vendors are located within 50 miles of Bethel, making it a truly local food experience.

Saturdays, 9am-1pm

June 23 – Oct 28

67 Stony Hill Rd., Rte. 6, Fairfield County Extension Service Building

e-newsletter available

Bridgeport- Three Wholesome Wave markets:

Double Value Coupon Program, FMNP, SNAP, WIC (updated for 2012)

1) Downtown Farmers’ Market

Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 5 – October 25
Bank Street at McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport

SNAP, WIC & Senior FMNP doubled up ot $10 while supplies last.

2) East Side Farm Stand

Wednesdays, 10 am – 2 pm

July 11-October 31

752 E. Main Street, Bridgeport

SNAP, WIC & Senior FMNP doubled up ot $10 while supplies last.

3) St. Vincent’s Farm Stand

Tuesdays, 12 noon – 4 pm

July 10 – October 30

2800 Main Street @St. Vincent’s Medical Center

SNAP, WIC and FMNP doubled up to $10 per visit.

Bridgeport Farmers’ Market at United Congregational Church (updated for 2012)

Thursdays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
July 26 – October
United Congregational Church, 877 Park Avenue
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
New! WIC Fruit & Vegetable Checks Accepted
EBT Accepted

Danbury Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

http://www.citycenterdanbury.com/arts-and-ent/farmers-market.htm

Come visit City Center Danbury  where there’s something going on downtown! Enjoy the bounty of summer at the Farmers’ Market each Friday. CT Grown produce, shoreline shellfish, fresh bread and eggs are available for purchase and WIC certificates and senior coupons are accepted.  Specialty foods and crafters encouraged. Please contact City Center for more information. Convenient location; free parking.

Fridays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

June 29– October 26, 1012

Main Street at Kennedy Park

Printed nutrition materials available in English, Portuguese and Spanish

EBT/SNAP Authorized

Darien Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

www.darienfarmersmarket.net

Click here for vendors.

Wednesdays, 11am-4pm
May 29, 2013  through Christmas

Location: Municipal Parking Lot off of Mechanic Street located behind the firehouse on Boston Post Road, across from Goodwives Shopping Center

Fairfield- Greenfield Hill Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

Celebrating its 18th season, the Greenfield Farmers’ Market is now the only spring/summer market operating in Fairfield.

http://www.buyctgrown.com/fairfieldfarmersmarketgreenfieldhills

Saturdays from 11 p.m. – 4 p.m., rain or shine (new hours)
May 18- TBA
75 Hillside Road, Between Hillside and Bronson

Contact: Debbie Koulogianis 203-259-8786

Georgetown Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

http://georgetownctfarmersmarket.com

A friendly place where local farmers and producers have been bringing their best to the village of Georgetown CT since 1998. Shoppers will enjoy everything from fresh vegetables and fruits to eggs, meats and poultry, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, and prepared foods.

Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 17 – October 28, 2012

10-15 vendors
Corner  of Main Street and Rt. 57, Georgetown

Greenwich Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

The Greenwich Farmers’ Market has been a popular and well-visited Saturday morning event for over 15 years. Connecticut farmers travel from as far as Lyme and Roxbury, and many towns in between, to bring customers the freshest produce and products.  The market is conveniently located right off Exit 3 on I 95, and easily accessible to both Connecticut and New York shoppers.

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
May 18 – Sat. before Thanksgiving
Commuter Parking Lot, Exit 3 off (I-95), corner Arch Street and Horseneck Lane
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized

2013 Vendors: 18 farmers!

• Farming 101
• Four Mile river Fr
• Boatboy Soaps
• Beltane Farm
• The Herb Basket
• Moorefield Herb Farm
• On the Rocks Farm – poultry and eggs, ducks, turkeys
• Oxen Hill Farm
• Pepe’s Cream of the Crop – shellfish
• Plasko’s Farm
• Riverbank Farm
• Rose’s for Autism
• Sankow’s BeaverbrookFarm
• Silvermine Apiary
• Smith’s Acres
• Sugar Maple Farms
• Two Guys from Woodbridge
• Woodland Farm

Old Greenwich Farmers’ Market at the Presbyterian Church (updated for 2013)

website: http://www.oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com/Old_Greenwich_Farmers_Market/Home.html

Wednesdays from 3-6 pm, rain or shine

Returning Weekly Vendors:

• Back Forty Farm – organic produce & eggs
• Beltane Farm – fresh and aged goat cheese,  yogurt
• Moorefield Herb Farm – plants & herbs
• Pepe’s Cream of the Crop – shellfish
• Riverbank Farm – certified organic produce & gourmet prepared foods
• Roses for Autism – roses & cut flowers
• Sankow’s Beaver Brook Farm – lamb, raw milk, cheeses, & prepared foods
• Smith’s Acres Farm – produce & plants
• SoNo Baking Company – breads, pastries, pies
• Sugar Maple Farm – honey & syrup
• Truelove Farms – pork & eggs
• Wave Hill Breads – artisan breads, pastries & olive oil
• Woodland Farm – fruit, jam & cider

Milford Downtown Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

http://www.milforddowntownfarmersmarket.com

Saturdays 9:00-1:00 pm

Open June 18 – October 9

58 River Road

Monroe Farmers’ Market (update for 2012)

http://www.monroefarmersmarket.org

The Monroe Farmers Market is a seasonal market offering fresh, locally-grown vegetables and fruits, organic baked goods, fresh eggs, organic fair-trade coffee, cut flowers, herbs, handmade soaps and lotions, handcrafted jewelry, grass-fed meats, goat’s milk products, raw honey, honeycomb, jam, pies, homespun yarn and more. All of the products are produced in Connecticut by people who care deeply about the land and make thoughtful, conscientious choices for its stewardship.

Our mission is to support local farmers and to provide the community access to locally sourced, healthy food that is grown and sold with integrity, heart and soul. The market is a community gathering place where the simple pleasures in life are abundant.

Fridays, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June 22 – October 26
Monroe Town Green, Corner of 6 Fan Hill Road & Rte. 111
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized

e-newsletter

New Canaan Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

Read our latest post about the 2013 market here.

http://newcanaanfarmersmarket.net

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Open May 11 – November 23, 2013
Old Center School Parking Lot, located at the intersection of South Avenue, Maple Street and Main Street
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized – EBT accepted
Facebook page

Click here for a list of vendors

Norwalk – Farm Market at Fodor Farm (this market will not run in 2012)

http://www.norwalkct.org/index.aspx?NID=1181

Fridays, 12pm-5pm
July 10 thru October 30

Fodor Farm, 328 Flax Hill Rd
South Norwalk

Norwalk ‐ Calvary Baptist Church Farmers’ Market (being updated for 2012)
Mondays 3 p.m. ‐ 6 p.m.
June  ‐ October
21 Concord Street
WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted

Norwalk ‐ Health Department Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

Wednesdays 11 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m.
July 11 ‐ November 7
137 East Avenue, Norwalk Health Department
WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted

Norwalk Farmers’ Market (see Rowayton)

Ridgefield Farmers’ Market (this market will not run in 2012)

http://ridgefieldfarmersmarket.org

Fridays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

June 11 – October

27 Governor Street by The Boys and Girls Club

Rowayton Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

2013 features the return of the market’s favorite farmers, producers and artisans and introduces a dozen new exciting vendors offering everything from lobster rolls, local clams, dried and prepared pastas, brick oven pizza, farm dairy, pasties, pot pies and empanadas, design your own cupcakes, kettle popcorn, fresh organic lemonade, natural skin care, and handmade gifts with local themes.  Each week features local musicians, arts and crafts for children, vending opportunities for children and StoryWalk, ™ a story book children can read while enjoying a walk with their guardian.  The town of Rowayton is an active beach community that has lots of other activities of interest to anyone who enjoys the waterside.

Congratulations to Rowayton Farmers Market for being named one of the 10 best farmers’ markets in the country in Country Living’s  February feature, America’s Best Farmers’ Markets.  http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/products/best-farmers-markets#slide-1

Fridays, noon to 5:00 pm

Starting May 31 – TBD

Historic Pinkney Park, 177 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton

http://www.rowaytonct.com/farmersmarket. Also visit them on Facebook.

Newtown Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

http://www.localharvest.org/sandy-hook-organic-farmers-market-M8643

CT’s all organic farmer’s market featuring, heirloom vegetables, flowers, baked goods and lots of artisans with handmade works.  Rain or shine.  Celebrating their 10th year in 2012!

Tuesday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June 19-Oct 18, rain or shine
Fairfield Hills Campus at Wasserman Way
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized

Shelton Farmers’ Market  (updated for 2012)

http://www.buyctgrown.com/sheltonfarmersmarket

Wednesdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 26  – November 17
Corner of Cornell and Canal Streets
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized

Shelton @ Jones Family Farm (closed for 2012)

http://www.jonesfamilyfarms.com/events/farm

Enjoy CT Grown fresh produce from Jones Family Farm and Stone Gardens Farm plus honey,cheese and bread from other vendors.

Fridays 3:30 – 6:30 pm
July 6- August 31
Harvest Kitchen Courtyard next to Jones Winery at 606 Walnut Tree Road (the winery will be open late for tastings and sales)

Stamford Farmers’ Market (French Market) update for 2013

www.stamford-downtown.com
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June – October
Bedford Street at Forest Street

Stamford High Ridge Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 am -4 pm
June – October
High Ridge Shopping Center, 1137 High Ridge Road

WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized

Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farmers’ Market (this market will not run in 2013)

Stratford Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

http://www.townofstratford.com/content/1302/402/615/5201.aspx

Mondays, 2 pm-6 pm
June 24 thru the end of October

Deluca Field, Main St. Across from Airport
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized – EBT accepted

Trumbull Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

http://www.trumbullct.com

Situated on a historical town green under the antique clock, Trumbull Farmers’ Market has vendors providing fresh, local produce, baked goods, eggs and herbs.
Thursday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June – end of October
Long Hill Green, Main Street

Weston Farmers’ Market at the Norfield Grange (this is a winter market only)

Norfield Grange
12 Good Hill Road
Weston, CT
(off Route 57)

Weston Farmers’ Market (updated for 2012)

This market is sponsored by the Weston Women’s League.

Westport Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

www.westportfarmersmarket.com

The Westport Farmers Market is committed to providing fresh, local, healthy and seasonal food.  The market provides the community with a fun, safe and healthy environment focused on education and socialization around local food. The market only allows vendors who have passed their strict guidelines and have promised to provide consumers with the best product out there to participate in the market. Read our feature story which includes a complete list of vendors here.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 23 – November 7, 2013
26 Imperial Avenue, Municipal Parking Lot

e-newsletter & Facebook

Special Events-  guest chef performing a demo with seasonal food each week.

For more information contact: Lori Cochran Dougall, Market Manager at director@westportfarmersmarket.com.

Westport Sunday Farmers’ Market (this market will not run this year)

The Farmers’ Market at Christie’s Country Store (updated for 2013)

Read the full blog post from 2011

Christie’s Country Store

161 Cross Highway, Westport

Open June 2 through November

Sundays from 10-2

Wilton Farmers’ Market (updated for 2013)

wiltonfarmersmarket.com

Wednesdays, 12:30-5:00, plus Oct. 9 and Oct. 30
June 5 – September 25

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road

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