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Coventry Farmers Market

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Upcoming 2011 events include:

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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)

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