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The Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market is held June through October, Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead at 2299 South Street in Coventry, Connecticut.
2011 marks our seventh season, the fourth year in our location at the Hale Homestead. The market draws 75,000 visitors annually and generates sales exceeding $350,0000. The market is run by a volunteer committee that operates under a registered 501c3 organization. It is considered a “destination market” drawing nearly 50% of its patrons from beyond the local area. It is a “dog Friendly” market: leashed, well-mannered dogs are welcome.
Surrounded by over 500 acres of forest and picturesque rural landscape, the Hale Farm provides a gracious backdrop for this vibrant farmers’ market.
New England Travel Magazine calls ours “Connecticut’s preeminent farmers’ market.” This is the state’s largest and most diverse farmers’ market, featuring an average of 50 farmers, specialty food producers, and artisans each Sunday.
“Equal parts country fair and farmers’ market, The Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market feels like a momentous celebration each and every Sunday, with cooking demonstrations, sustainable living programs, kids activities and musical guests. After traveling to over 50 markets while writing my book, Markets of New England (The Little Bookroom, 2011), I can honestly say that the Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market is easily one of the top five events in the region.” -Christine Chitnis
“Best of the Best” Connecticut Farmers’ Market, May 2011, Boston Magazine
“Best Farmers’ Market in Connecticut” July-August 2011, Yankee Magazine
“Connecticut’s Favorite Farmers’ Market” American Farmland Trust, August 2011
Great Barn Giveaway WINNER, W.H. Silverstein, Inc., Farmers’ Market Coalition and American Farmland Trust, July 2011
The Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market was featured in Farmers’ Markets Today, Sept-Oct, 2011:
“Market Scenes: Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market -
Themes for Weekly Farmers’ Markets Can Draw New Visitors and Those Who Selectively Attend.”
If you would like more information, quotes, or high-resolution photographs taken at the market (with permissions on file) for your use, please email us.
Contact email: marketmasters@coventryfarmersmarket.com
Contact telephone: 860-742-1419
“It’s springtime in Connecticut! The region’s farmers are tilling the soil and starting seeds for the crops that we will enjoy this summer! June 5 is opening day at the Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market.
Market-goers often describe our market as “a little country fair every Sunday.” To be sure, each market is a celebration of locally-grown and handmade goods. Each Sunday has a theme as well… for example opening day, June 5 is our “Farmer & Feast Celebration.” In addition to a full farmer’s market, the day will feature a visit from the Farmer’s Cow with a calf, pony rides, sheep shearing, and our annual Farmer’s Fare Breakfast, with free samples of buttermilk pancakes drizzled with Connecticut maple syrup and locally-produced New Boston Beef sausage hot off the griddle. We will be visited by the farmers featured in Emily Brooks’ new book “Connecticut Farmer & Feast” which makes its debut on this day, at our market!
Later in the season, events like our Seaside Social with Max’s Oyster Bar; Wine & Art Gala, Old Fashioned Corn Roast, Chili Pepper & Salsa Shindig, Fiber Twist and Three Sisters Celebration celebrate the growing season and what’s special about Connecticut.
The Coventry Regional Farmers’ Market is Connecticut’s largest and most vibrant agricultural marketplace. Named by the Boston Globe as one of the ‘Top Ten Things to do in New England,’ the market hosts 75,000 visitors annually. Diverse farmer and artisan vendors, extensive community involvement, live entertainment and weekly demonstrations set us apart from other markets.
Our location at the picturesque and historical Nathan Hale Homestead, surrounded by 500 acres of field and forest, is an unspoiled, traditional New England vista, and a setting that makes our market a destination for travelers far and near.”
Coventry Regional Farmer’s Market: 2011 Events
All events are free and open to the public
Upcoming 2011 events include:
June 5: Connecticut Farmer & Feast
June 12: Seaside Social with Max’s Oyster Bar
June 19: Wine & Art Gala
June 26: What Wheat Where?
July 3: Frugal Frolic
July 10: Fungus Festival
July 17: Graze Fest
July 24: Beet-Nic Bash
July 31: Colonial Muster
Aug 7: Dog Days
Aug 14: Old-Fashioned Corn Roast & Youth Market
Aug 21:Summer Melon Soirée & Peach Promenade
Aug 28: Heirloom Tomato Festival
Sept 4: Chili Pepper & Salsa Shindig
Sept 11: Three Sisters Celebration
Sept 19: Fiber Twist
Sept 25: Green Up, Connecticut!
October 2: Wellness Fair
October 9: Garlic & Herb Festival; Potters’ Market/4-H Day
October 16: Blues & Brews
October 23: Honeybee Jubilee
October 30: Great Pumpkin Festival
Nov 20: Harvest Market at Coventry High School (kicks off our WinterFresh Market)
