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Farmers markets

Eight active 2026 markets within an easy drive — when they open, what you'll find, and how to find the tents once you're there.

Crates of apples, squash and greens under tents at an autumn farmers market
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Days, hours, season dates and benefits come from the state and town listings. Some stall and parking details are still being confirmed with market managers — spot something wrong? Tell us.

This week at a glance

  • Tuesday

    • Plainfield · 4:00–6:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday

    • Brooklyn · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
    • Scotland · 2:30–5:30 p.m.

  • Thursday

    • Lisbon · 3:30–6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday

    • Danielson · 9:00 a.m.–noon
    • Putnam · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    • Willimantic · 8:00 a.m.–noon

  • Sunday

    • Ashford · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
See all market dates in the calendarHow SNAP, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons work at these markets

Saturday · 9:00 a.m.–noon · Danielson

Danielson Farmers' Market

Danielson · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road

Season
May 2 – November 14, 2026
What's sold
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
How to find it
In the library lot off Westcott Road; park in the library spaces and follow the tents. Runs rain or shine.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

S/FMNPSNAP/EBT
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Saturday · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Putnam

Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market

Putnam · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive

Season
June 6 – October 31, 2026
What's sold
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
How to find it
Riverview Marketplace pavilion by the Quinebaug River; free parking on Kennedy Drive. The pavilion keeps stalls dry in light rain.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

SNAP/EBTWIC and Senior Farmers' Market cards as qualified by the Town
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Wednesday · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn

Brooklyn Farmers' Market

Brooklyn · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road

Season
June 17 – October 28, 2026
What's sold
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
How to find it
In the Brooklyn Commons plaza on Route 6; park in the shopping-center lot near the tents.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

S/FMNPSNAP/EBT
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Tuesday · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield

Plainfield Farmers' Market

Plainfield · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road

Season
June 16 – October 27, 2026
What's sold
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
How to find it
On the Early Childhood Center grounds on Norwich Road; use the school lot after drop-off hours.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

S/FMNPSNAP/EBT
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Sunday · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Ashford

Ashford Farmers' Market

Ashford · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane

Season
May 10 – October 25, 2026
What's sold
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
How to find it
At Pompey Hollow Park off Tremko Lane; gravel lot on site, with the field beside the pavilion.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

S/FMNP only
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Just outside the Quiet Corner

Thursday · 3:30–6:30 p.m. · Lisbon

Lisbon Farmers' Market

Lisbon · Newent Meeting House Green, 12 South Burnham Highway

Season
June 25 – September 24, 2026
What's sold
Typically late-afternoon produce, meat, bread and prepared foods.
How to find it
On the Newent Meeting House green along South Burnham Highway; roadside and green-side parking.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

S/FMNPSNAP/EBT
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Just outside the Quiet Corner

Wednesday · 2:30–5:30 p.m. · Scotland

Scotland Farmers' Market

Scotland · Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road

Season
June 3 – October 14, 2026
What's sold
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
How to find it
At the Scotland Grange on Devotion Road; park in the grange lot. Stalls move indoors in bad weather.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

S/FMNPSNAP/EBT
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Just outside the Quiet Corner

Saturday · 8:00 a.m.–noon · Willimantic

Willimantic Farmers' Market

Willimantic · 28 Bridge Street

Season
May 9 – October 31, 2026
What's sold
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
How to find it
At 28 Bridge Street near the Willimantic River; street and lot parking within a short walk.

Details unconfirmed — help us check

S/FMNPSNAP/EBTBenefit Doubling
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Benefit acceptance and eligible products can vary by vendor. S/FMNP is reproduced as Connecticut lists it. Plans change — confirm before you travel.

Seasonal kitchen

Easy Apple-Oat Cups

A simple, family-friendly way to use a late-summer market haul.

Gather

  • 4 apples, diced
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter or plant-based alternative
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • Cinnamon to taste

Make

Toss apples with cinnamon and divide among six muffin cups. Mix oats, melted butter, and brown sugar; spoon over the fruit. Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes, until tender, then cool before serving.

Allergen note — Butter contains milk. Check packaged oats and substitutes for household allergen and cross-contact needs.

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