When people think about farmers markets, they usually think about fresh vegetables and fruits sitting in the summer sun. Farmers markets don’t end when the sun starts setting sooner though.
Many Connecticut farmers markets continue past November, with many going until the end of December and some continuing into March. Vendors sell a variety of goods from produce to soap, homemade bread to pastries. There’s still something for everyone at the winter markets. It’s the perfect time to get something tasty to brighten up any winter blues.
Here is a round up of some of the winter markets in Connecticut. Each hosts a variety of vendors and has something tasty for you to pick up.
West Hartford
The West Hartford Farmers Market continues until the end of December. Located in the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot at 50 South Main St., the market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Storrs
The Storrs Winter Farmers Market gives Mansfield and the surrounding area access to fresh, locally-grown food throughout the winter. It is open December through April from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Buchanan Auditorium in the Mansfield Public Library.
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Westport
The Westport Farmers Market recently launched a winter market which will be held at Gilbertie’s Herbs and Garden Center starting Nov. 20. It will be held every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March. The market will also be once-a-month on Saturdays beginning Dec. 6.
Coventry
The Coventry Winter Farmers Market is located at Coventry High School at 78 Ripley Hill Road on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Durham
The Durham Winter Market is held inside the Durham Community Center at 144 Pickett Lane bi-weekly on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The season began on Oct. 25 and ends on March 7.
Niantic
The Niantic Winter Market runs from January to April at Smith’s Acres Greenhouse at 4 West Main St.
New Canaan
The New Canaan Winter Market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until December at the Lumber Yard Lot near the train station at 244 Elm St.