Farmers’ Markets
2012 Guide to Fairfield County Farmers’ Markets
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Winter 2012 Farmers’ Markets
Westport, Fairfield and Weston are hosting indoor winter markets for the second year in a row. A new indoor winter farmers’ market opens in February at the New Canaan Nature Center.
Winter Farmers’ Market at the New Canaan Nature Center
Visit the New Canaan Nature Center each Tuesday in February, between noon and 3 pm, to enjoy a winter farmers’ market in their cozy greenhouse. We’re told there’s a little indoor fish pond to keep the kids entertained. The market may extend past February, so we’ll keep you informed. Walter Stewart’s Market will be catering lunch. Come early to enjoy soup and a sandwich. Some indoor seating is available.
Tuesdays in February from 12-3 pm.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, CT
203-966-9577
http://www.newcanaannature.org/programs/adult/index.php#330
Westport Winter Farmers’ Market
On November 17 the indoor winter farmers’ market at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens in Westport will open for another season with 22 vendors. Open each Thursday from 10 am- 2 pm through March 15, 2012, the market is a great place to buy a wide variety of CT Grown produce, cheese, meat and poultry as well as artisan food products. Make it a date! Enjoy a sustainable lunch with a friend at their indoor picnic tables. Click here for a list of all 22 vendors.
Thursdays from 10-2 pm through March 15
Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens
7 Sylvan Lane, Westport, CT
For more information contact: Lori Cochran Dougall, Market Manager at director@westportfarmersmarket.com.
Fairfield Winter Farmers’ Market
Opening for the season on December 3, this market now offers pastured beef, pork and poultry products from Greyledge Farm in Roxbury and baked goods from Scratch Baking in Milford in addition to all last year’s vendors. Baker Lesli Flick from Scratch Baking is a SoNo Baking alum dedicated to using local, natural and organic ingredients as much as possible so we’re expecting good things!
Saturdays from 10-1 pm - Closed Christmas weekend
Greenfield Hill Grange
1873 Hillside Road
Fairfield, CT
Winter Farmers’ Market at the Norfield Grange
The winter farmers’ market at the Norfield Grange will reopen for the season on Saturday, November 12, from 10am to 2pm. This market offers shoppers more than a dozen vendors on opening day, and more will be joining in a few weeks. If you are interested in becoming a market vendor, please check that your products are complementary to those already offered before contacting admin@wintermarket-ct.com. Click here for a vendor list.
Gazy Brothers Farm, an IPM, family-owned farm in Oxford, will again be offering a winter CSA that can be picked up each Saturday at the market. The fee for 8 weeks is $160, plus a $40 delivery fee. Click here to download a CSA application that includes the Fall/Winter CSA option.
Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm starting November 12
Norfield Grange
12 Good Hill Road
Weston, CT
(off Route 57)
Please visit the website for more information. http://wintermarket-ct.com/
Spring/Summer/Fall Farmers’ Markets
Bethel Downtown Farmers’ Market (new!)
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.
Thursdays, 3-6 pm
July 7- Sept. 15
Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St , Bethel , CT 06801, 203-794-8501
Bethel Farmers’ Market
http://www.bethelfarmersmarket.org
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
Starting June 25
67 Stony Hill Rd., Rte. 6, Fairfield County Extension Service Building
e-newsletter available
Bridgeport- Park City Harvest
Three locations: TBA
Bridgeport Farmers’ Market
http://www.plaskosfarm.com/
Thursdays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
July – October (opening day TBA)
United Congregational Church, 877 Park Avenue
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
New! WIC Fruit & Vegetable Checks Accepted
EBT Accepted
Bridgeport – Court House Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays 10 am- 2 pm
Run Dates TBA
Baldwin Plaza, Corner of Broad Street and Fairfield Avenue
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Bridgeport Downtown Farmers’ Market
http://www.infobridgeport.com
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 5 – September 27
Banks Street at McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Double Value Coupons
Special events -cooking demonstrations, music, arts & crafts
Danbury Farmers’ Market
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, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 8 – October 28
Main Street at Kennedy Park
Printed nutrition materials available in English, Portuguese and Spanish
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Danbury – Fresh Nation Elite Farmer’s Market at the Danbury Fair Mall (New!)
http://elitefarmersmarkets.com/Home_Page.html
Elite Fresh Nation Farmer’s Market opens on June 1 in the parking lot of the Danbury Fair Mall and will run Wed. and Sat. from 10-3 (hours were extended until 3 as of June 21) . It is claiming to be one of the largest farmers’ market in the state, featuring over 38 initial vendors. Read the full story for complete details.
Darien Farmers’ Market
The Darien Farmers Market was voted 2006, 2007, 2008 “Best of the Gold Coast Awards” Best Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays, 11am-6pm
May 11 thru December 16 (updated 10/5/11)
Municipal Parking Lot off of Mechanic Street located behind the firehouse on Boston Post Road, across from Goodwives Shopping Center
E-newsletter
Facebook page
Fairfield- Greenfield Hill Farmers’ Market
http://www.buyctgrown.com/fairfieldfarmersmarketgreenfieldhills
Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
June 4- October 29
75 Hillside Road, Between Hillside and Bronson
Fairfield – Brick Walk Farmers’ Market
Read the article & watch the video
http://www.klebanproperties.com/connecticut/fairfield/farmersmarket.htm
The Fairfield farmers’ market at the Promenade at the Brick Walk provides an opportunity for guests to relax to live music as they shop for locally grown and produced food and other goods. This season 15 vendors are offering a wide variety of CT Grown, including organic produce, dairy and pickles.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 Noon
June 4- October 30
1189 Post Road @ Brick walk, behind Trek bike store
Vendors:
- OXEN HILL FARM (organic)
- RED BEE HONEY
- ORONOQUE FARMS
- STELLA WHITTLE (Pickles)
- CHAPLIN FARMS
- RONGORONGO (Cards)
- GOAT MILK SOAPS
- COOKING TEENS/CAROL DANNHAUSER
- EAGLEWOOD FARMS
- NOTHING BUT… (award-winning granola)
- MITCHELL FARMS
Fairfield – Green Field Hill Grange Farmers’ Market New!
The Fairfield Farmers’ Market at the Greenfield Hill Grange is the town’s third market initiated as the sole indoor winter market in 2010. The spring/summer market will have at least five vendors, including one organic farm. This is a producer only market and is being held outdoors. Join your favorite vendors and enjoy the sunshine while shopping local.
Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm
May 28-TBA
Greenfield Hill Grange, 1873 Hillside Road
Vendors:
- Moorefield Herb Farm (organic herb, vegetable and flowering plants)
- Sport Hill Farm (organic produce and some ground fruit)
- Goatboy Soaps (goat’s milk soaps)
- Daffodil Hill Growers (bedding plants, honey, jams, and maple syrup)
- Blackbird Baked Goods (variety of fresh-baked goods)
- Keeds Farm (eggs, sprouts, no pesticides or herbicides used)
- Newgate Farm (conventional produce and fruit)
- Geremia Farm (conventional fruit and produce)
Georgetown Farmers’ Market
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.
May 29 – October 30
10-15 vendors
4 Old Mill Road
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 ocustomers the freshest produce and products. The market has 19 vendors this year, who generously donate to a weekly drawing — one lucky customer wins a full shopping bag of products from each vendor. 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 14 – November 19
19 vendors
Commuter Parking Lot, Exit 3 off (I-95), Arch Street and Horseneck Lane
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Greenwich/Cos Cob – Historical Society Farmers’ Market (New hours announced 7/5)
http://www.greenwichhistory.org
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fridays, 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
May 17-TBA
39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob
Old Greenwich Farmers Market at the Old Greenwich School
http://www.oldgreenwichfarmersmarket.com/Home.html
Wednesdays from 4-7 2-5 pm
Milford Downtown Farmers’ Market
http://www.milforddowntownfarmersmarket.com
Saturdays 9:00-1:00 pm
Opening June 18
58 River Road
Monroe Farmers’ Market
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 24 – October
Monroe Town Green, Corner of 7 Fan Hill Road & Rte. 111
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
e-newsletter
New Canaan Farmers’ Market
http://newcanaanfarmersmarket.net
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 14 – November 19
Old Center School Parking Lot, South Avenue and Maple Street
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized – EBT accepted
Facebook page
Norwalk Farmers’ Market at Fodor Farm
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
Mondays 3 p.m. ‐ 6 p.m.
June 13 ‐ October 31
21 Concord Street
WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted
Norwalk ‐ Health Department Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays 11 a.m. ‐ 3 p.m.
July 6 ‐ November 2
137 East Avenue, Norwalk Health Department
WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted
Norwalk Farmers’ Market (see Rowayton)
Ridgefield Farmers’ Market (New address)
http://ridgefieldfarmersmarket.org
Fridays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June 11 – October
27 Governor Street by The Boys and Girls Club
(closed) Ridgefield – Branchville Railroad Station Regional Green Market
There will be no Branchville Green Market this year. Some of the vendors can be found at the new Elite Farmer’s Markets in the parking lot of the Danbury Fair Mall beginning June 1. The market will run Wed. and Sat. from 10-2 and is claiming to be the largest farmers’ market in the state.
Rowayton Farmers’ Market
More than 20 vendors including farmers, producers and local artisans. 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.
Fridays, 12 noon 1 pm– 5 p.m.
June 3 – October Thanksgiving
The Rowayton market has moved for the fall and winter to the lower library lot at 33 Highland Avenue.
Historic Pinkney Park, 177 Rowayton Avenue
http://www.rowaytonct.com/farmersmarket. Also visit them on Facebook.
Sandy Hook Farmers’ Market
http://www.localharvest.org/sandy-hook-organic-farmers-market-M8643
CT’s all organic farmers market featuring, heirloom vegetables, flowers, baked goods and lots of artisans with handmade works! Rain or shine. Celebrating their 9th year in 2011!!
Tuesday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June 28-Oct 18, rain or shine
Wasserman Way, Fairfield Hills Campus
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Shelton Farmers’ Market
http://www.buyctgrown.com/sheltonfarmersmarket
Wednesdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 18 - November 7
Corner of Cornell and Canal Streets
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Shelton - Jones Family Farm Closed for 2011 Season! (the farm is open but the farmers’ markets have ended)
http://www.jonesfamilyfarms.com/events/farm
Fridays 3:30 – 6:30 pm
July 1 – TBA
606 Walnut Tree Road
Stamford Farmers’ Market- Downtown
www.stamford-downtown.com
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July – October
80 Southfield Avenue, Southfield Packaging
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Stamford High Ridge Farmers’ Market
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=316
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
May 25 – November
High Ridge Shopping Center, 1000 High Ridge Road
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized
Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farmers’ Market NEW!
http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/index.html
We are excited to announce our SM&NC Friday Farm Market. Starting Friday June 10, stop at the Museum’s upper lot to visit our Connecticut farmers and their bountiful local harvest. We’ll have farm fresh fruits, vegetable, herbs, flowers, eggs, pork and beef as well as bread, desserts and other treats.
Fridays, 10-2
June 10-October 28
39 Scofieldtown Road
Upper Parking lot
WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted
Stratford Farmers’ Market
http://www.townofstratford.com/content/1302/402/615/5201.aspx
Our 2011 Farmer’s Market will feature Connecticut-grown fruits and vegetables, locally made baked-goods, and several other items from area farmers.
Mondays, 2 pm-6 pm
June 27 thru October 25
Deluca Field, Main St. Across from Airport
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized – EBT accepted
Trumbull Farmers’ Market
Situated on a historical town green under the antique clock, Trumbull Farmers Market has more than ten vendors providing fresh, local produce, baked goods, eggs and herbs.
Thursday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June 16 – October 27
Long Hill Green, Main Street
Facebook page- Moorefield herb farm
Weston Farmers’ Market Closed for 2011 Season!
http://www.westonctfarmersmarket.com/index.htm
Saturdays, 9 am – 12:00
June 11-September 17
Weston Historical Society
Route 57 and High Acre Road
Rain or Shine
Westport Farmers’ Market- Update! The winter market at Gilbertie’s will open Nov. 17
Read full Westport Farmers’ Market blog post
The Westport Farmers Market is committed to providing fresh, local, healthy and seasonal food. We bring you a fun, safe and healthy community environment focused on education and socialization around local food. We only allow vendors who have passed our strict guidelines and have promised to provide YOU with the best product out there to participate in our market. Come enjoy lunch by the river, catch up with a friend and support your community. Buy Local!
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 27 – November 3
26 Imperial Avenue, Municipal Parking Lot
WIC & Senior FMNP Authorized; Double Value Coupons;
e-newsletter & Facebook
Special Events- guest chef each week, book signings throughout the summer, music, kid’s yoga and much more.
Westport Sunday Farmers’ Market
Featuring farm fresh, CT Grown fruits, vegetables, organic produce, annuals, perennials, potted and fresh cut herbs, vegetable plants, beef and pork products, eggs, honey, maple syrup, breads, pies, pastries, soups, salsas, pestos, mozzarella, and more!
Saugatuck Congregational Church
245 Post Road
Sundays, 10:00am-1:00pm
May 22 thru TBD
Vendors:
| Gazy Brothers Farm Vegetables, Fruits & Plants |
| Michele’s Pies Homemade Fruit Pies, Pot Pies & much more… |
| Smith’s Acres Fruits, Vegetables and Plants |
| The Pet Nanny Organic Dog Treats & Organic Cat “Nips” |
| Beldotti’s Bakery Breads, Tarts, Mozzarella & Pesto |
| Belta’s Farm |
| Goatboy Soaps Goat milk soap products |
| East Village Farms Wool,Yarn, Eggs, Produce,Hand made wool items |
| Gilbert’s Goodies Gluten Free Treats |
| Eaglewood Farm 100& all natural beef, pork products, Alaskan Salmon |
| Fresh Cut Dahlias Betty Lentini |
| Sabita Holistic Center |
The Farmers’ Market at Christie’s Country Store
Christie’s Country Store
161 Cross Highway, Westport
June 12 – October 9
Sundays from 10-2
vendors are listed in the blog post
Wilton Farmers’ Market Closed for 2011 Season!
Wednesdays, 2:00-6:00
May 25 – September 14
Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road
Vendors
Ambler Farm – organic vegetables, early greens
Calcutta Kitchens – Indian curry sauces, soups
Killam + Bassett Farm – fruit, vegetables, jams and jelly
Knife, Fork + Spoon – meals to go
Mamacat’s Q. Tea – organic, hand-blended, herbal teas
Nod Hill Soap – soaps and lotions
Schulze Family Farm , Wave Hill Breads – bread, croutons
Whistle Stop Bakery –pies, muffins, scones, cakes
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