Come experience the Willimantic Farmers’ Market every Saturday from May 10 through October 25, 2025, nestled beside the scenic Whitewater Park on Bridge Street! As Connecticut’s longest-running farmers’ market, established in 1976, this vibrant community hub brings together over 30 local vendors offering everything from farm-fresh produce, artisan bread, cheeses, mushrooms and honey to pasture-raised meats, baked goods, hand-made soaps, crafts, and upcycled fashion. With a SNAP/EBT Fresh Match program up to $20, plus WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers, everyone’s welcome to savor quality local foods. Enjoy free family activities, live music pop-ups, and a beautiful river backdrop. Vendors: interested in joining? Applications open through March; spaces available for full- or part-time. Grab a market tote, T‑shirt or sticker at our merch tent and join the “Friends of the Market” to stay involved—on our way to celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2026! Rain or shine—come connect, taste, support, and grow with us!

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Fresh air, river views & community spirit come alive every Saturday at Willimantic’s iconic market—Connecticut’s oldest, running strong since 1976! americantowns.com +12 willimanticfarmersmarket.org +12 AARP Local +12 AllEvents +8 CT Insider +8 willimanticfarmersmarket.org +8

Main Attractions

 Locally grown produce & microgreens  Artisan breads, cheeses, mushrooms, honey & more  Meat vendors: Kindred Crossings Farm (beef, lamb, pork) & Swampy Acres poultry  Handmade soaps, crafts & upcycled fashion  SNAP/EBT Fresh Match up to $20 + WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers willimanticfarmersmarket.org +1 AllEvents +1 CT Insider +5 willimanticfarmersmarket.org +5 willimanticfarmersmarket.org +5

Special Features

Free admission and family-friendly vibe Vendor opportunities available (apply by March) Click Inc +11 willimanticfarmersmarket.org +11 Click Inc +11 Merch tent: market totes ($20), stickers, tees 50th-anniversary planning: join “Friends of the Market”