The Shelton Farmers’ Market Association invites the community to the Shelton Farmers Market on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Shelton Farmers Market building, located at 100 Canal St. in Shelton. This market will offer the community an opportunity to purchase fresh, seasonal produce from the farmers who grow it while also showcasing community organizations from the health and wellness field.
Organizations special to this Saturday’s market include: Bring the Hoopla (hula hooping), Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurses (blood pressure screenings), Shelton Police Department (crime prevention resources) and Spooner House (food security). There will also be kids’ activities, live music and plenty of nutritious food items from area farms and businesses.
Vendors for the summer season include: Addeo’s Italian Ice (Italian ice), Bar 140 (fresh prepared breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, smoked meats), Biscotti, Etc. (biscotti), East Village Farm (eggs, wool products, soap), Grassy Hill Farm (fresh produce), Hall’s Farm (certified organic eggs and produce), Jones Family Farm and Winery (wines, jams, berries), Laurel Glen Farm (vegetables and cut flowers), Liquid Lunch/GROW (artisanal breads, spreads, dips), Oronoque Farms Bakery (pies, cookies, cider donuts), Royal Bakery (baked goods), Stone Gardens Farm (vegetables, beef, pork, chicken), Stone Gardens Cut Flowers (fresh flower bouquets), The Little Dog Laughed (dog treats), These Things Take Thyme (vegetables) and Three Bridges Coffeehouse (hot and cold drinks). Additional vendors are still being added and accepted.
In addition to accepting cash and credit cards, the market also accepts SNAP and WIC benefits. Community members are encouraged to join the Shelton Farmers’ Market Association for an annual membership fee of $25 in support of the producer-only market, where vendors for the market are the producers of the products they are selling. Interested individuals can sign up at the market or email [email protected]. The Saturday market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving and the Wednesday market will run 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Halloween.
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