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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.
2012 marks our eighth season, the fifth year in our location at the Hale Homestead. The market draws 75,000 visitors annually and generates sales exceeding $500,000. 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
The CRFM was selected as one of USA Today’s “Top 10 great places to shop at a farmers market!” May 2012
Featured as one of the “best companies and attractions from around the state” by CT Tourism, May 2012
“Best of the Best” Connecticut Farmers’ Market, May 2011, Boston Magazine
“Best Farmers’ Market in Connecticut” 2011 and 2012, 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 3 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, our Seaside Social with Max’s Oyster Bar; Wine & Art Gala, Artisan Cheese Tasting & Renaissance Faire, Connecticut Heirloom Exposition, Fiber Twist and Common Good Community Fair 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 2012 events include:
June 3: Homegrown Homestead
June 10: Farm to Market & Farmers’ Fare Breakfast
June 17: Wine & Art Gala
June 24: Seaside Social with Max’s Oyster Bar
July 1: Artisan Cheese Tasting & Renaissance Faire
July 8: Bees & Blossoms
July 15: Fungus Festival
July 22: Blueberries & Bluegrass
July 29: Ancient Fife & Drum Muster & Parade
Aug 5: Dog Days
Aug 12: Peach Promenade & Summer Melon Soiree
Aug 19: Youth Market & Brown Bag Lunch
Aug 26: Connecticut Heirloom Exposition
Sept 2: Blues, Brews & BBQ
Sept 9: Apple & Cider Spree
Sept 16: Fiber Twist
Sept 23: Common Good Community Fair
Sept 30: Rise & Shine Wellness Fair
Oct 7: Harvest Holiday & Potters’ Market
Oct 14: Connecticut Countryside
Oct 21: Colonial Encampment
Oct 28: Great Pumpkin Festival & Powwow
Nov 18: Harvest Market at Coventry High School (kicks off our WinterFresh Market)
