Redwood just feels like home. It's cute, close to the house, and you truly never know what (or who)…read moreyou're going to find there. Some days it's the usual suspects with sneakers and sunglasses... and other days, it's little bursts of magic. We always stop by the sweetest lady who sells fresh fruit--her plums? Chef's kiss. Five bucks a bag and worth every cent. But what I really love are those Friday/Saturday vendors who come out of nowhere with tables of old, random treasures. No rhyme, no reason, just hidden gems priced like it's 1994. That's the thrill of it. It's not fancy, but that's the charm. People are out, chatting, soaking up the sun--it's just a really nice vibe. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. You might leave with a bag of fruit, a vintage trinket, or just a smile.

Year round. Rain or shine! Don't use the bathrooms. There's…read morea sketchy ATM if you forget cash. Great fruit/plant selection. Parking is $2 in their lot, free if you park at the little diner nearby.

Such a gem!! Local…read moreitems, produce, dairy, eggs, apple sauce, pie Reasonable priced Dani was so helpful and kind! Love, love, love this store and you will too!!

River Ridge's shop is adorable! I love their rustic, industrial vibe (with some added holiday cheer…read moreduring our December visit). Their market is spacious and their produce is laid out well, so it's easy to move around while you browse. We love River Ridge for their wide variety of produce; everything is full of flavor and tastes better than anything we can find in the grocery stores. We're especially grateful that they always have some of our favorites that are usually hard to find: ginger, turmeric, and local garlic! We also really like their fermented black garlic. The real reason we are willing to drive 40+ minutes to shop here is because of the incredible River Ridge team. Dakota and Matt are two of the friendliest people who clearly love what they do. The staff at the store are just as welcoming and passionate. We get excited to visit and are enjoy supporting them!

The Dudley Farm Farmers' Market in Guilford, CT, is a family-friendly event set on the scenic…read moregrounds of the historic Dudley Farm Museum. Reflecting the old-time practice of selling produce at a roadside stand, the market fosters a community of loyal supporters. Visitors can buy local and organic seasonal produce, home-baked goods, and handmade crafts. Children can visit livestock, romp on the hillside, explore exhibits in the Farmhouse Museum, attend workshops, enjoy live music, or simply relax with a cup of coffee and socialize. The market offers a unique blend of history, community, and family fun. Saturdays from 8:30-12:30 Corner of Rt77 and Rt 80 North Guilford

The second oldest continuously run Farmers' Market in the state - While covid certainly impacted…read morethe market, it is on its way back - scones, jams, jelly, the best olive oil, fresh produce, locally produced meats, honey and maple syrup.Yum. Black sheep in the pasture, chickens in the hen house, and an agricultural museum besides.

This place was packed on a Sunday afternoon. I was a little worried about parking but the lot was…read morebigger than it looked and there was plenty of space. They had a corn maze, pumpkins, apple orchards, and a variety of animals! I didn't do the corn maze but I enjoyed seeing the goats, pig, chickens, turkey, and even a yak. They had no issues with you feeding the animals and sold some food for a quarter. I was initially disappointed that all the apples were gone because the trees in the front were completely bare but once we got a bag and saw the map, I saw that the land was quite spacious with every variety of apple you could think of. The front rows had been picked clean but there were plenty to choose from in the back. They charged by the pound. For a few apples, we paid about $6. They had a ton of apple pies and some flavors I had never heard of before like apple caramel walnut. Had such a good time.

Love this place. It's got a nice selection of indoor and outdoor seating…read more Great ambiance! Wine and food offerings pair well together! Service was good.

Farmer Joe's is wonderful!…read more Beautiful plants, a cute store, an amazing staff plus the pig & goats! Always a treat!

Great local produce & very friendly staff. Also don't miss the ice cream freezer & breads! Prices…read moreare reasonable given the high quality of offerings. One stop shop for a nice quick meal.

Very cute farmers market. I will note that if you go to the one with CitySeed on Saturday, they are…read moreall the same vendors for the most part.

This farmer's market is the 2nd most popular/biggest one in New Haven besides the Wooster Square…read moreone (which CitySeed also organizes). The one at Edgewood buts up against the edge of Westville Village, which is nice if you also want to grab bunch of coffee before/after your market grabs. This market is only Sunday mornings and typically has over 10 vendors selling cheeses, fruits, vegetables, breads, and pastries from local farmers and businesses. They also do special vendors every once in a while like handmade soaps, or flowers. I really dig this market because it's right in the park, which makes for a nice setting, and it tends to feel more family-oriented and casual. There's often live music, games, or tables set up with recipes or information to learn about the produce selling that day.

""Buying food at the farmer's market Stand in a line, people…read moreeverywhere" (Neil Young) We had a very enjoyable visit to the Southington Farmer's Market yesterday. We found it right on the Village Green where the annual Apple Festival starts. Parking was a non-factor, there were spots all over the immediate area and we snagged a prime spot on the corner of Main and Center Streets. Today was the first day they were open for the season, and the market was full of vendors, and everything seemed to be running like a well-oiled machine. We arrived shortly after the 3:00 opening and everything was already fully stocked and set up. The market was perfectly sized. Not too small, not overpoweringly huge, just about perfect. A leisurely stroll through the booths and stands will take around 30-40 minutes, I loved how the booths were adequately spaced apart so there were no logjams or crowds. The only real crowd we encountered was at Wave Hill Breads with a ten-person deep line of drooling customers. We finished our visit with some Wave Hill purchases. Some of the main categories of vendors included fruits, vegetables, pastries, breads, sauces, salsas, jerkies, guacamole, pizzas for one, soaps, flowers, crafts, straw baskets, honeys and syrups. All of those were enjoyed among a backdrop of live music. We picked up a container of great guacamole from Pop's Famous Guacamole, a wonderful jar of salsa from Angela's Kitchen, two adorable "Eight Ball" squashes from one of the produce vendors, and a bag full of goodness from Wave Hill Breads. Our Wave Hill Haul included a delicious eight-inch cheese pizza, a hunk of Three Cheese Monkey bread, and a beautiful Vanilla Citrus Scone. The vendors were all super friendly and chatty, and the whole afternoon had a very nice community/neighbor-like vibe. We loved every aspect of our visit to the Southington Farmer's Market. PRO TIP The Farmer's Market is scheduled for Fridays from 3-6PM at the Southington Town Green, beginning on Friday, June 20th, and ending on September 26th.

When I moved to Southington, I was so excited to find out there was a Farmer's Market across the…read morestreet on the green, on Fridays from June-October. I was able to check it out a bunch of times and it was a nice selection of fruits, veggies, and homemade goodies, including yummy pickles in a barrel and fresh cheeses. I was able to find some unique veggies as well, purple beans and Mexican Gherkins which look like baby watermelons and taste like tiny sour cucumbers, these are my all time favorite, but go early because they will sell out!

Wow. This is probably one of the most beautiful farmer markets I've been to. It's on Friday evening…read more4-7, in one of the prettiest parts of Connecticut, at Riverport Park. There's live music, food trucks, local produce, friendly people. It's from June to early September, so check the dates. Don't miss the food truck, I had a pastrami sandwich from Skyscrapers, and there are amazing vendors! There was a woman who made her own biscotti, and there were so many different types!

A nice farmers market set up by the Connecticut river usually with 2 food trucks in attendance;…read moreseafood and the vegan one. We always get the apple cider donuts fresh from the donuts stand. They have 2 kinds, raised sugar and apple cider. Our friends usually get the pizza that is made fresh from the clay oven stand that also serves paella. We bring our friendly-dog so that she can see other pups and people. They usually have some live family friendly music playing in the gazebo in the center of the square that makes up the farmers market.

The City Seed Farmers Market near Wooster Square in New Haven is one of my favorite CT Farmer's…read moreMarkets. They have have great farms that have the best in season produce. They have other cool vendors like Ideal Fish, Jitter Bus Coffee, Olmo Bagel, Seacoast Mushrooms, Mystic Cheese, G Cafe and more. You can cover a lot of culinary ground with just one visit. The Wooster Square market is open on Saturday mornings. It's easy to access from 91 South. Check for other locations of the market too. Five Stars

CitySeed's Wooster Sq farmers market runs on Saturdays from 9am-1pm in the summer and is located in…read morethe Conte West Hills middle school parking lot. Parking is easy to find. It's an amazing place to stock up on weekly produce, grab brunch/pastries/coffee with friends, and dog-watch! On some days, there's even live music/performers. Vendors vary week by week but there's usually a good variety of seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods, coffee, local honey, dairy, eggs, and meats. Personal favorites: The fruit from woodland farm is amazing - they had samples of their plums and after trying one, I had to buy a pint! Other stands I find myself going back to are Seacoast Mushrooms (great variety and mushrooms are so flavorful!), Sono baking (delicious pastries and English muffins), and the jitter bus (excellent coffee to sip on as you're browsing the market).

10/10 Go here now!…read more We had an awesome experience at Farm Belly. We got the pancakes with blackberry and lemon zest compote, the potato and mushroom omelette, and the biscuits and gravy. Everything came out quickly, hot, and prepared with love and respect for the ingredients. The team was fantastic. Super friendly, welcoming, and clearly proud of what they are doing. I also loved the huge sign on the back wall showing all the farms they partner with. It really makes you feel connected to where the food is coming from. I got to chat with the owner, Meg, for a bit too and we ended up finding a shared connection to Queens, NY, which was a fun surprise. Great coffee, great breakfast and brunch, great people, and plenty of treats to grab on the way out. We will definitely be back.

My friends will tell you. I almost never use the phrase "Hidden Gem"to describe a restaurant. Most…read moreplaces aren't hidden enough, or gem-y enough. But I'm calling a New Haven Cafe a Hidden Gem -- The Farm Belly. The Farm Belly ("FB") is a farm-to-table cafe in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven. I was recently researching New Haven breakfast spots, and FB came up with a 4.6 Star rating in Yelp, and a 4.8 Star rating on Google. Strong ratings! My sausage, egg and cheese biscuit was delicious. FB posts its Farm Partners right on the wall. My eggs were from @thefarmerscow and the chives were from @beckettfarm . The space is cute and the atmosphere is inviting. FB is adjacent to the Quinnipiac River and some tables have river views. Service was terrific. I spoke with the owners. Love them. For all these reasons, I'm calling The Farm Belly a gem. Since I spend a lot of time on the New Haven restaurant scene, I was surprised the FB name didn't ring a bell at first. There are two primary reasons for that. One, this section of Fair Haven is tucked away in one of the more quiet areas of New Haven, and out-of-towners are more focused on other busier areas of NH. Two, FB's signs don't stand out as you drive by. FB is located in a historical building called "King's Block", and that name still appears out front. There are a couple of small "Farm Belly" signs, but you might miss them if you're driving. Since "King's Block" has served as a hotel, church, fish store, etc. since it was constructed in 1816, you might not even notice that it's a cafe. For these reasons, I think "Hidden" applies as well. The Farm Belly is a Hidden Gem in my book. It's open for breakfast, lunch, coffee and treats 6 days a week.