This Connecticut Mom’s Guide to Farmers’ Markets

As much as I do not like the summer heat, I do love when June rolls around because that means it’s time for my favorite thing: Farmers’ Markets! 

And the Farmers’ Markets in Connecticut are incredible! They pop up weekly in almost every town. Some are small but perfect for the towns folk, others are huge and attract visitors from all over. Some only sell vegetables and fruit, while others may have fresh meats for sale or dairy products, and then you have a few vendors that sell goods like handmade clothing or jewelry. 

Every summer, we make a neighborhood tour of the Farmers’ Markets in Connecticut and try to discover new one every year. We can’t wait to see what farmers’ markets we find this year! 

The list is even longer this year – we’ve more than doubled it, but it doesn’t even crack the surface on the Farmers’ Markets in Connecticut!  You can also check the CT NOFA  website for more information (including a thorough list of Farmers’ Markets in Connecticut)!

Avon

Opens on July 1 and runs until August 26

Mondays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Avon Public Library

TCM Comments: This market is average sized- but draws in many people (enough to warrant traffic direction from the Avon Police)! It’s held weekly in the library parking lot, and only runs for a short two months of summer, so make sure to plan to catch it early on in the season! Vendors vary weekly, but you’ll find lots of fresh veggies, breads, cheeses, and gelato!

Berlin

Opens on June 15

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Hungerford Park

 Bristol

Opens on June 22 and runs until October 26

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Centre Square

Colchester

Opens on June 16 and runs through October

Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Colchester Town Green

Collinsville

Open Now and runs until October 20

Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Collinsville

Coventry

Open Now and runs until the end of October

Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hale Homestead

TCM Comments: This is the “mother” of all farmers’ markets! Well-known and popular, you will find lots of offerings at this market every week. Parking can be tough, and may require a little walking, but it’s worth it! There are usually themes every week, and special events focused around that. You’ll find veggies and fruits, breads, cheese, fish, meats, popcorn, fudge, maple goodies, donuts, food trucks and so much more. This is a must visit at least some point as a Connecticut resident! 

East Hartford

Opens in July and runs through October

Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Raymond Memorial Library

Ellington

Open Now until October 19

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Arbor Park

TCM Comments: Definitely not given enough attention is this awesome farmers’ market. There is a lot to do at this market! You’ll find music every week, and of course, plenty of goods to purchase! Make sure you visit this farmers’ market if you can! 

 

 Enfield

Opens on August 14 and runs until October 2

Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Enfield Town Hall

TCM Comments: Our local farmers’ market offers many great farm goods; music is always played in the center of the market; you’ll find some great vendors selling hand made items as well! We love popping into this market at least every other week! And make sure you say hi to Faith the Goat! If you have visited this market in the past, make sure you note the new location at the Town Hall!

 Glastonbury

Opens on June 19 and runs until August 28

Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Riverfront Park 

Hartford West End

Open Now and runs through October

Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (hours in October are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

Clemens Green 

Litchfield Hills

Open Now and runs until October

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Center School Parking Lot

Manchester

Opens on June 21 and runs until October 4

Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Spruce Street

Meriden

Opens on July 13 and runs until October 19

Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mill St. (between State St. and Pratt St.)

Middletown

Opens on June 14 and runs until October

Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

575 Main Street

Milford

Open Now and runs until October

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Milford (River Street)

Open in July and runs until November

Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Central Park

New Haven – Wooster Square

Open now and runs until December 14

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Russo Park

New Haven- Edgewood Park

Open now and runs until December 15

Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Edgewood Park

New Haven- Downtown

Opens on June 26 and runs until October 30

Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Church Street

Newington

Opens on June 29 and runs until October

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Constitution Square

South Windsor

Opens on June 22 and runs until September 28

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Community Center on Nevers Road

TCM Comments: Another market that doesn’t get enough attention! This is a great weekly event held right at Nevers Park. They have live music, tons of farm stands, baked goods, meat vendors, plants and more. Sometimes a firetruck makes a special appearance, and we even had the chance to take a pony ride one week! 

            

Springfield at Forest Park (Massachusetts)

Open Now through October 30

Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Forest Park 

TCM Comments: The weekly farmers’ market at Forest Park is a great event with tons of farm stands, Smyth’s Dairy Farm (of Enfield), salsa makers, food trucks, fish vendors, breads and donuts, and so much more. Also, admission to the farmers’ market is free (the park entrance vehicle fee is waived for visitors to the market)!

Open Now through November

Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mansfield Town Hall

Suffield

Opens on June 22 and runs until October

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Suffield Town Green 

Open Now and runs through October

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Starting in June, Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Corner LaSalle Road & Arapahoe Road

 Wethersfield

Open Now and runs until October

Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Solomon Welles House in Old Wethersfield.

Willimantic

Open Now and runs until October 26

Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Jillson Square

   Windsor

Opens on June 27 and runs until October 18

Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.  

240 Broad Street (downtown Windsor) 

TCM Comments: We visited this market during the end of the season, and did not get to take any photos, but you’ll find many vendors at this weekly event, including farm stands, meat vendors, plants, and much more. Parking can be tricky but can be found throughout the downtown area. 

Did we miss your favorite Farmers’ Markets in Connecticut? Let us know in the comments below!