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Ellington Farmers' Market to Host Peach Festival in Arbor Park

You'll find fresh peach shortcake, ripe and ready peaches, peach salsas, jams and peach baked goods, 40 vendors and live music

It's been two years since we have been able to enjoy locally grown peaches but this year locally grown peaches are ripe, ready and in abundance! Come and celebrate this incredible juicy and delicious summertime treat at the Ellington Farmers' Market Saturday August 12th from 9-12 in Arbor Park, Main St. Highlights of the Peach Festival include: Fresh peach shortcake from Luann's Bakery, tree ripened peaches, peach salsas, jams and peach baked goods. Judy Handler and Mark Levesque will be providing the musical entertainment. Bring a chair, grab a shortcake for breakfast and enjoy the music under the trees on a beautiful summer morning. A complete list of vendors can be found on the market website.

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