NEWS: May 14, 2012
Opening Day is just a few days away! The 2012 season of the Wethersfield Farmers' Market opens this Thursday, May 17th, 3pm at its new location! We are now located on the beautiful Solomon Welles House lawn, next to the DMV in Old Wethersfield, at 220 Hartford Ave.
Opening Day Perk:
Free horse and carriage rides provided by Allegra Farm!
From the beginning, the
Wethersfield Farmers' Market wanted to go beyond the meaning of “Farm
Fresh." In addition to offering local produce, baked goods, and artisan
products, we want to support local businesses, musicians, and artists.
The Wethersfield
Farmers’ Market began as a joint initiative of the Economic Development
& Improvement Commission (EDIC) and the Tourism Commission in the summer of
2009. The idea was to serve the community by bringing in fresh and local
products for our community as well as to attract neighboring communities to the
unique history that Wethersfield has to offer. Nestled in the heart of the historic
district of town, the Market welcomes newcomers to a variety of
museums, galleries, restaurants, and historic homes that offer daily
tours.
The Wethersfield
Farmers Market has grown into a destination event each Thursday where
people can buy healthy food, shop, eat, bring their children and dogs,
meet neighbors, enjoy music, and learn more about great causes and events offered in town. We make a special effort to promote
all worthy community events and undertakings. We support many local
non-profits by offering them space at our Market to promote their cause to the
community.
Now entering its fourth year, the Market features +30 vendors offering an expanded variety of fresh, locally grown fruits & vegetables, organic and heirloom vegetables, herbs, plants, flowers, baked goods, cheeses, dairy, honey, jams/jellies/relishes, syrups, natural soaps and skincare products, handmade crafts and other specialty items. We will continue the winter Market moving indoors in early October and running up until Christmas.
"Cove Park encompasses 110-plus acres- it's a lush green crescent that surrounds the oxbow inlet of the Connecticut River at Wethersfield. A walking trail meanders under trees and along the water's edge to a boat and kayak launch. Leashed dogs are welcome!"
- Chris Brunson, MooDogPress.com
Photo by Chris Brunson, MooDogPress.com
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