The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Farmers markets: Find something fresh and local
NEW HAVEN COUNTY BRANFORD
Medlyn’s Farm, 710 Leetes Island Road, four generations serving Branford and the surrounding towns with fresh fruits, vegetables and eggs. Produce is available throughout the summer; eggs and firewood available all year; hayrides in October. Call for schedule, hours and more information, 203-488-3578.
EAST HAVEN
East Haven Town Hall parking lot, 250 Main St., 8:30 a.m. to noon. On Sundays, July 2 through Sept. 24, New vendors and food truck vendors welcome. Details with Market Master Carolyn Bradley, 203-710-2760.
GUILFORD
Dudley Farm Farmers Market, 2351 Durham Road, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 28, locally produced baked goods, honey, maple syrup, eggs, milk, cheese and meat, as well as crafts. Restored Munger Barn, livestock, farm museum and more. North Guilford. Details at www.dudleyfarm. com.
MADISON
Madison’s Farmers Market, open from 3 to 6 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 27, on the Town Green, featuring locally grown/produced items and live music. Details at madisonct.com, or www.facebook.com/madisonctfarmersmarket.
MILFORD
Milford’s Farmers Market open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, through Oct. 14, except for the Saturday of the Oyster Festival (Aug. 19), at 58 River St. Special market kids’ days are June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, and Sept. 30. Details on Facebook, facebook.com/Milfordmarket.
NEW HAVEN
City Seed Farmers Markets are around the city: Wooster Square, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays in Russo Park, corner of Chapel Street and DePalma Court; Edgewood Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays, corner of Whalley and West Rock Avenues; Downtown, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays, Church Street in front of City Hall, June 14 through October. In Fair Haven, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays, Quinnipiac River Park (corner of Front Street and Grand Avenue), July 6 through October. For more info, visit cityseed.org.
WEST HAVEN
The 18th Annual Tony Inzero Farmers Market on the West Haven Green runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 6 to Oct. 26.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays, through Oct. 1 on the Sherman Green in downtown Fairfield. Details at fairfieldfarmersmarket.org.
VILLAGE OF DEVON
Devon’s Farmers Market runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays, July through October, at 120 Bridgeport Ave. On-street parking and parking in a municipal lot behind Al Dente Restaurant. Farm fresh fruits, meats, chickens, duck eggs, veggies, eggs, baked goods, live entertainment, clams, soaps, candles, and more. Details on Facebook, or email villageofdevonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
WESTPORT
Westport Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays through Nov. 9 at 50 Imperial Ave. Details at westportfarmersmarket.com.
LITCHFIELD COUNTY LITCHFIELD
Litchfield Hills Farm Fresh Market, Center School, West Street, Litchfield, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, through October.
NEW MILFORD
New Milford Farmers Market, on the New Milford Green, 9 a.m. to noon, through October.
MORRIS
Morris Market at South Farms, Morris, 5 to 7 p.m., Thursdays.
NORFOLK
Norfolk Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 19 Maple Ave., Norfolk, outside town hall.
TORRINGTON
Torrington Farmers Market, Tuesdays and Saturdays, locations vary, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, through October.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHESTER
Chester Sunday Market, a producer-only market, is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays, through Oct. 8 in downtown Chester Center. Details at chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com/, or facebook.com/chestersundaymarket/.
CLINTON
The Clinton Farmers Market pops up from 4to 7p.m. every Thursday, late June through September, at 61 East Main St. (Route 1), across from Town Hall. Free parking behind the market. Local fresh produce and goods. Details at clintonctfarmersmarket.weebly.com.
EAST HADDAM
East Haddam Farmers Market, located at Ballek’s Garden Center, 90 Maple Ave., runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sept. 27. Details at facebook.com/EastHaddamFarmersMarket.
ESSEX
Essex Farmers Market is from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays June through August, on the Green, Main Street.
IVORYTON
Ivoryton Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, through Sept. 30, on the Ivoryton Green next to the Ivoryton Playhouse. Connecticut-grown produce, garlic, baked goods, fresh eggs, local beef and pork, fresh herbs, coffee, honey, maple syrup, flavored oils, prepared food, cheese, soap, yogurt, crafts, fresh seafood, shrubs, flowers, ice cream, milk and more. Details at ivorytonfarmersmarket.com.
KILLINGWORTH
Parmelee Farm and Artisan Market, 465 Route 81, runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, July 8, Aug. 12, and Sept. 9. Details at parmeleefarm.org.
OLD SAYBROOK
Old Saybrook Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, through Oct. 28, at 210 Main St. Certified by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture to guarantee that everything sold at the market is Connecticut grown, or Conneticut made. Vendors and farmers bring a range of healthy foods including fresh produce, naturally raised meat, locally caught fish, baked goods, canned goods, honey and free range eggs. Crafters bring jewelry, sewn crafts, soaps, and more. Entertainment and demonstrations on Saturdays; activities for kids, demonstrations, and entertainment on Wednesdays. Details at oldsaybrookfarmersmarket.com.
NEW LONDON COUNTY OLD LYME
Farm Market at Ashlawn take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 30, at 78 Bill Hill Road, featuring a wide array of vendors and farmers who offer locally made/ grown products. Details at thelymefarmersmarket.com/.