Farmers’ Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds — New for 2023!
The Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds is a Thursday destination market located in Guilford, CT. The market is open annually starting in early May and runs until mid-fall (normally will run until the end of October with the possibility of running into November weather dependent). The market is proudly hosted by the Guilford Agricultural Society. Vendors offer fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs and many more specialty products. You will also find local, CT made crafts at the market. Thursdays, 3:00p–6:00p, rain or shine.
Quality Products from Caring Producers
Vendors consist of local farmers, growers, bakers and producers who care about bringing fresh, high quality products to the Guilford community.
Environmentally Sustainable
At the market, you’ll find the season’s best bounty of fruits, flowers, baked goods, meats, vegetables, and other specialty products. It is also a great community gathering space and place to meet your farmer and learn how your food is produced. Purchasing locally grown, seasonal foods benefits the economy, environment, and our very well-being.
Easy to Get To
Located right at the Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane. It’s located a short distance from the Town Green and can be accessed by car, bicycle, on foot & even by train!
Our Vendors
Here is a list of vendors you will find at the market. Please note, some vendors will be on a rotating schedule. Vendors marked with a “*” are full-time vendors.
Maple Grove Farm *
Maple syrup, maple candy, maple nuts and more.
Half-Mile Acres Farm *
A selection of cut beef, hamburg, Italian and breakfast sausages.
Dondero Orchards *
A wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Baked goods and pickled items.
Potter Family Farm *
Locally Grown Grass Fed & Finished Beef and Pasture Pork
Bitta-Blue Farm *
A small farm specializing in unique varieties of vegetables. Chicken and duck eggs. They also have a selection of jams and some pickled items.
Papa Spyros Olive Oil *
Greek Olive oil, hummus, tzatziki, spanikopita, baklava and more.
David Hall Honey *
Local honey.
Star Fish Market *
Freshest, highest quality fish and seafood, caught in a sustainable way.
Passionately Pasta *
Fresh made pastas. Through grace and grain, Chef Nick turns pasta into poetry. He grinds grains into flour to make his creations. Check out Chef Nick’s menu board to see what he has brought for the week.
Country Bread Bakery *
Artisan sourdough breads and other bakery items.
Al’s Kettle Corn *
Unique blend of kettle corn made in small batches.
Mostly Nuts *
Decadently delicious healthy nut and seed blends. They have a variety of flavors and also use their nut blends to make chocolate bark.
Pop’s Famous Guac
Handmade guacamole with zesty and robust flavors of cilantro, jalapeno, lime and a special blend of spices.
Anna’s Lemonade *
Old fashioned lemonade made with simple ingredients. They also offer flavored lemonade.
Travelling Italian Chef *
A personal chef with a sauce & pasta line that goes back five generations to Naples, Italy. Marinara, Traditional, Vodka & Puttanesca sauces. Penne, Mezze Rigatoni, Fusilli & a rare Casarecce pasta.
Auntie Arwen’s Spices *
Pretty much every spice you can think of and then some. Spice blends and stand alone.
Chet’s Italian Ice & Gelato
Old fashioned Italian Ice made in small batches. Made with high quality ingredients.
Dog and Hen *
Chicken jerky dog treats and more.
Blue Star Health and Wellness *
Hemp products grown right on their farm.
Ronnie’s Candles *
High quality and highly fragrances 100% soy candles and soy melts handcrafted in small batches.
Crunchy Diva Designs
Jewelry.
Handmade in Madison
Crocheted and knitted items.
Eclectic Kreations
Upcycled and repurposed items.
Thimble Reed Baskets
Baskets & Eggs.
Re-Root Your Health
Wellness coach and also essential oil cleaners and sprays.
Seacoast Mushrooms
Many varieties of locally grown mushrooms.
Curly Tail Farms
Fresh cut flowers and some starter plants.
24 Peace
Eco-friendly shirts made with prints from local artists. A portion of each sale goes to charity.
Firmament Sky Creations
Makers of silver and copper jewelry.
Wicked Good Toffee
Makers of milk and dark chocolate covered toffee, as well as other sweet chocolate treats.
Soulstice Kombucha
Small batch kombucha, with a variety of flavors.
Lost Lake Organic Farm
Organic plants.
Bob’s Jerky
Locally made beef jerky with a variety of flavors.
Bead Sprouts
Hand created jewelry designs.
Our Food Trucks
The Tasty Empanada
Gluten free Latino grub. Our empanadas are 100% gluten free and packed with flavor. Several varieties including beef, chicken, pork or vegetarian chick pea.
Bake Bake Hooray
Cinnamon roll truck serving delicious freshly baked cinnamon rolls. They also serve stuffed cookies and varieties of baked treats.
Frank’s Wood Fired Pizza*
Artisan Wood Fired pizza made to order. Their signature is the pear pizza with gorgonzola, bacon, pear and a drizzle of local honey.
Mexatalē Kitchen
Fresh, made to order meals with a good selection of Mexican and Italian offerings.
D & S Hot Dogs & Catering
Offering dogs, burgers and more.