Scarecrow Contest, Tons of Produce, Great Food and Fun at Ellington Farmers' Market Sat. Oct. 3rd 9-12

Farmers’ Market
Saturday 9-12
While Mother Nature does not promise extreme sunshine for Saturday like we have enjoyed for most of this outdoor market season, you don’t want to miss our annual Scarecrow Contest as well as entertainment by Bill Benson. So if rain is in the forecast, dust the mothballs off your umbrellas and colorful rain gear and join us for the fun! Vote for your favorite scarecrow. Creativity will abound, and so will fresh, locally grown produce and artisan goods.

Scarecrow Contest
Bring your creations to the big gazebo at 9:00 where market customers will vote throughout the morning for their favorite. Gift certificates to the market will be awarded to the top three.

Singer, Songwriter Bill Benson performs music as a messenger of love, hope and passion. He conveys his messages through inspiring lyrics and heart-felt vocals in the styles of folk, country and rock. Throughout his career, Bill has earned honorable mentions in multiple song-writing and performance contests. Notably, he was named 2013 Northwest Idol at Warner Theater in Torrington, CT. Light, golden tones from his acoustic guitar mix with the deep, brassy timbre of his vocals to convey emotion and draw listeners into his songs, evoking a mood that pulls listeners into the moment and offers retreat from life’s day to day chaos.



There will be pumpkins galore at the market this week.

This Week’s Vendors

Guest Vendor
Josh Proulx Photography

Produce
Biossential Greens
Simpaug Farms
Joe’s Veggies
Horse Listeners Orchard
Copper Hill Farm
Draighi Orchard
New England Green Mushrooms
Riverview Farm
Sunvalley Farm
Western View Farm
Pinnacle Produce

Meat and Seafood
The Fish Market - a wide variety of fresh seafood
Copper Hill Farm - a variety of pork cuts
Hoffman Farm - ground beef
New Boston Beef- a wide variety of beef cuts and ground beef
orders taken at (860) 315-2408
GourmAvian Heritage Chicken

Dairy, Bakery & Food
The Nut Guy - freshly roasted and flavored nuts
Quiet Corner Coffee Roasters - freshly roasted coffee
Whole Harmony Artisan Teas - herbal tea blends, freshly brewed herbal iced tea beverages
Dragon’s Blood Elixir Hot Sauce - specialty hot sauces
Sixpence Pie Company - hot breakfast pies, a variety of meat and veggie pies to take home
pre-orders taken at 860-681-6118
LuAnn’s Bakery - a wide variety of baked goods including, quiche, pie, cookies, bread pudding, muffins, breakfast slices, breads, sweet rolls, cupcakes and more
Cupcakes this week: apple pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and turtle. Order ahead if you want to guarantee your favorite products are available. 860-872-8073
Say Cheese CT - A variety of CT produced goat and Jersey cow cheeses, Tasty Layers Salads and fresh Chnophli pasta
Western View Farm - jams, jellies, relishes, preserves, maple syrup, and eggs
La Petite France Bakery - a wide variety of French pastries and breads
Norm’s Best - marinated mushrooms, jams and barbecue sauces
Pastries 4 Pets - dog baked goods and dog ice-cream
Milo’s Kettle Corn
Pinnacle Produce - a salsa for everyone
Smyth’s Trinity Dairy Farm - Fresh dairy products-best heavy cream you can buy
Hillhome Country Products -Texas pickles, jams, marmalades, specialty sauces

Hand Crafted Products
Furniture 4 Pets
Toes to Nose Soaps - handcrafted soaps
Blessed Creek - handcrafted natural cleaning products and body products

Plants and Flowers
Sean Patrick’s Plants -fall plants are in!

Upcoming Fall Events

Oct. 10th - Birds of Prey Program 10:00
Horizon Wings

Oct 17th-Halloween Pet Parade 10:00
Bring your pets dressed in their Halloween finery!

We Accept EBT We are happy to accept SNAP EBT. Simply come to the market booth to purchase SNAP coins with your EBT card. The coins can be used to purchase any SNAP eligible food item.

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