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Ellington Farmers Market Hosts Strawberry Festival

Enjoy fresh strawberry shortcake, shop 40 vendors, listen to live music on a gorgeous early summer morning.

Strawberry Festival- Kids Power of Produce Kickoff-Saturday 9-12 at Ellington Farmers Market
New England's favorite ruby reds are ripe and delicious this week...join us for our annual Strawberry Festival this Saturday at the market in Arbor Park. Fresh strawberry shortcake made with Scantic Valley Farm berries, Luann's luscious biscuits and whipped cream will be available while supplies last. Come early!! Have it for breakfast or brunch or an early lunch! You can also pick up a quart of fresh strawberries, strawberry jam made with locally grown strawberries, a strawberry pie or other delicious strawberry baked goods. Kids Power of Produce Club begins this week empowering children to make healthy food choices. Don't forget your reusable bags to carry all your goodies in!

Shop Local!

Kids Power of Produce Club begins this week and runs through September 1st. Empowering children to make healthy food choices, the club offers a weekly activity, produce samples and a $2 token to purchase fresh produce.

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Bakery & Specialty Foods
CT Biscuit Company
Dragon's Blood Elixir Hot Sauce
Jean and Milo's Kettle Corn
LaBroiche French Bakery
Luann’s Bakery
Never Enoughly Chnopfli
Quiet Corner Fudge
The Nut Guy
Picnik Biskit Dog Treats
Van Dana Farm Maple Products
Western View Farm
Whole Harmony Artisan Teas

Plants and Flowers

Birch Mountain Farm
Foster Hill Farm
Joe's Veggies
Sean Patricks Plants


Hand Crafted Products
Blessed Creek
Bird Houses by Duane
Clear Mountain Alpaca
Hickster Tees
Note Cards and Bird Feeders by Rachael
Persimmon Pearl Jewelry
Toes to Nose Soaps

Buy your tickets this Saturday for your chance to win $1500, $1000 or $500
Tickets are selling fast and limited to 1000 tickets, don't miss out!

Pre-Order Options and Loyalty Program

Download our mobile app to your smart phone and take advantage of these two great programs. Just search Ellington Farmers Market in the App Store and download. It's a great way to ensure that your items are available even if you come to the market late and to be rewarded for purchasing your favorites.

We match SNAP up to $20 per week! Bring your EBT card to the market booth to receive SNAP tokens to shop at the market.

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