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Final Ellington Winter Farmers' Market this Saturday. 25 Vendors with Easter and Stock up Specials...Local and Fresh!

Stock up at the final winter market of the season. There will be a six week break before the start of the summer market on May 7th.

Join us this Saturday from 2-4 PM at the YMCA, 11 Pinney St. as we bid farewell to the winter market season. (Are you listening, Mother Nature...Winter is over!!). This is your last opportunity to stockpile your favorite goodies; everything from Luann's scrumptious breads and pies to cheeses, freshly ground coffee, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, specialty foods and more. Be sure to check out all the vendors Stock Up and Easter specials. There will be a six-week hiatus until the summer market begins on May 7th, so make sure you visit the market for your favorite items, and think Spring!!!!

This Week's Vendors and Specials:

Copper Hill Farm
Easter Hams...uncured and nitrate free! Ham steaks, ham ends, bacon and a variety of pork cuts plus range free eggs.

Charter Acres Beef
Ellington raised all natural beef
Stock up specials: All roasts 10% off
Ground beef $5.00 per pound

Pine Knob Farm
Easter Special: Boneless leg of lamb 2-6 lbs
A variety of locally raised lamb cuts
You can pre-order for pickup at Saturday's market by calling or texting 860-202-4490.

Six Pence Pie Company
Meat and veggie pies hot soup
Stock up on meat and veggie pies until the spring market, they freeze beautifully!
This week's pies: shepherd, Guinness beef stew, Little Boy Blue, (chicken spinach artichoke blue cheese), Piggy (bbq pork), and Mac and Cheese!
Orders taken by calling 860.681.6118 or email www.sixpencepiecompany.com

Luann’s Bakery
Delicious baked goods including breads, quiche, pies, cookies, granola, muffins, picnic breads, sweet rolls, bread pudding and more.

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This weeks bread pudding: Toasted Almond with Amerreto glaze
Cupcake flavor: Chocolate Chip Cupcake with Strawberry Mousse filling, Chocolate Buttercream with a fresh strawberry on top
Orders taken at 860-872- 8073

The Fish Market
A wide variety of locally harvested seafood; the freshest fish around!

Whole Harmony Teas
Artisan Teas and Elixirs
Winter Tea Sale!! All Holiday Teas on sale for $10. This includes Winter Warmer, Sleigh Ride, & Gingerbread
Folk Fyre & Elderberry Syrup available. Sunshine tea is in.

Biossential Greens
A variety of freshly cut micro-greens

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Hillhome Country Products
Specially flavored gourmet food items, including preserves, pickles, dessert sauces, and salad dressings.

Marie's Therapy Bags
Therapy bags made from soft fleece filled with dried corn that can be frozen or heated as desired for your usage.
Hand crafted bunnies, just in time for Easter!

Western View Farm
Stock Up Special: Buy one Golden, Amber, or Dark Amber maple syrup and get 1/2 off a second. Higher price prevails. Jams, jellies, relishes and preserves and farm fresh eggs

Meadowstone Farm
A variety of hard and soft, cow and goat cheeses.
This week 's Special: " Laura's Labor" is a cow milk cheese aged 4 months with a sweet, creamy, smooth base drenched in chili peppers grown by Falls Creek Farm, the final affinage is a unique pepper rub. They topped this one off with a double of Shannon's Jammin Mango Jalepeno preserve. Did you say "Heaven"?

All Creatures Healthy Pet Treats
Natural treats for pets of all kinds

Easy Pickins Orchard
Fresh Spinach, Kale, and Collards from the greenhouse. Apples and Onions.
Stock up Specials- Carrots 5 lbs for $5.00, and 3 Winter Squash for $6.00!


Blessed Creek
Natural body and cleaning products

GourmAvian Farm
Heritage breed whole chicken, chicken cuts and parts
Experience the difference of locally grown chicken!

Dragon's Blood Elixir
Specialty hot sauces

Pease Bees
Local raw honey
Benefits of Raw Honey

Toes to Nose Soaps
Handcrafted all natural soaps
Just in time for Easter; bunnies, chicks and eggs!

Smyth's Trinity Dairy
A wide variety of dairy products including flavored milks, half and half, cream and yogurt.
New this week: peach and lemon yogurt


Maple Knoll Farm
Fresh baby greens and salad mixes. Long lasting and pre-washed

Quiet Corner Coffee Roasters
Freshly roasted coffees,whole bean or ground including decaf and espresso
This week's coffees: Organic Peru Sol y Cafe fair trade, Sulawesi Toraja
Costa Rican Water Washed Decaf
Pre-order espresso blends by calling 860-576-0417

Tasty Layers Salads and Pasta
Fresh pasta and Tasty layers salad that make a complete meal for one or a side salad for four,complete with hand prepared dressings to compliment each salad

New England Green Mushrooms
Dried Shiitake mushrooms and mushroom powder

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