Head Out to Our Local CT Farmers Markets this Summer


Submitted by Olivia Piper, Natural Nutmeg Writing Intern T


he sun has fi nally come back to our state, fl owers are bloom- ing, bees are buzzing and spring has arrived, and with it: farmers market season! Many communities throughout Con- necticut host fantastic farmers markets during the summer months, (all of which can be viewed at www.ctnofa.org/FarmersMarkets.htm) and here at Natural Nutmeg we have assembled a list of our favorite farmers markets throughout the state.


HARTFORD COUNTY Collinsville Farmers Market – Collinsville is the defi nition of a


FAIRFIELD COUNTY Black Rock Farmers Market – The Black Rock Farmers Market in Bridgeport is a beautiful local farmers market that aims to serve the community of Bridgeport by providing them with locally grown produce, healthy living tips and by giving local artisans an economi- cally advantageous platform to sell their goods. The market is a welcoming space that sells not only locally produced food from approximately 20 different local producers, and fruits and veg- etables from 4 local farms, but also handcrafted items such as soaps, jewelry and artwork. Black Rock Farmers Market is partnered with SNAP and WIC and is open on Saturdays from 9am-1pm, from June 18th-October 15th, and is located on the fi eld next to St. Ann Church at 481 Brewster Street in Bridgeport, CT.


quirky, laid-back Connecticut town, and the Collinsville Farmers Market is the ultimate representation of its namesake. The market supports over a dozen local farms that bring the fruits (and veg- etables) of their labor to the market each and every week. Addition- ally, the market hosts local musicians from all over Connecticut who provide a party atmosphere. Collinsville itself is the perfect place to spend a day, and with a yoga studio, an art gallery, kayaking and bike paths right next door to the farmers market, the possibilities are end- less. The Collinsville Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 10am-1pm, rain or shine, from June 12th-October 23rd. Due to con- struction, the fi rst few weeks of the Collinsville Farmers Market will be held behind the Canton Community Center at 40 Dyer Avenue. The market will then be moving back to its regular location, The Town Hall Parking lot (at the corner of Route 179 and Main Street) in Canton, CT (across from the Canton Historical Society).


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