Ellington Farmers Market Seeking 'Market Partners'

Mother Nature has finally blessed us with spring weather and it’s that time of year again….time to prepare for our May 9th opening of Ellington’s most popular outdoor weekly event, Ellington Farmers’ Market. Last summer we enjoyed a tremendous growth in attendance, with a large number of first-time patrons who are now embracing “clean” eating and have made a commitment to support local food growers and entrepreneurs.

The market again grew its Power of Produce program for the children of our community and many hands-on events were held that encouraged young people to understand how food is grown and to participate in their own cultivation of healthy eating habits. Over one thousand dollars’ worth of $2.00 tokens were handed out to children so they could purchase a fruit or vegetable of their choice throughout the market season. We hope to expand this program even more during this year’s outdoor season. In addition we are initiating a program to match SNAP dollars used at the market, giving low income families and incentive to shop local and enjoy healthy foods.

Every Saturday our patrons visited with friends and neighbors, enjoyed top-notch musical entertainment, purchased healthy food and specialty items and took part in special theme events including our hilarious Zucchini 500 drag race and our always-popular Halloween Pet Parade. Many of our events are becoming town-supported traditions. Our senior citizens especially look forward to the ritual of sipping a steaming hot cup of coffee while they set out their lawn chairs for each Saturday’s musical entertainment.

We would like to continue to be known as the “place to be” on Saturday mornings from May to October. As an EFM MARKET PARTNER you can share in the customer excitement and advertising that our 2015 market events will generate.

Please consider participating in creating a vibrant Ellington economy by becoming a Market Partner. Share our Market Saturdays with us!

For a $150.00 annual contribution your business will benefit in the following ways:

• Your business name will be included on a market banner to be displayed at the market each week.

• Market Partners will be recognized on our website and a hot link will be provided to your website.

• Market Partners can choose to be recognized as co-sponsors of one market event per season. If you wish, space will be made available for you to promote your business at the market on that day.

Market Partner forms can be on the market website.

Help us grow!