Quick update: We stopped by yesterday to check out the veggie plants and found a good, healthy…read moresupply waiting for us in spite of a very busy weekend afternoon. They had lots of tomato plants, peppers, cabbage, cukes and lettuce all reasonably priced. We passed on the budding flowers -- just too soon in the season, we think. But they had a lot of choices, so we'll be back in mid-May. We also like their indoor store; they have some fresh-grown tomatoes that are tasty and sell some very good locally grown canned and bottled products (try their apple sauce - really yummy). Good folks.

This is a great farmer's market where you can find local produce and products. They have delicious…read moreapples and vegetables. Service is fast. It's popular and there were lots of customers there. There's plenty of parking. They have a greenhouse attached to the shop.

This farmer's market located in downtown Collinsville, runs from June to October, every Sunday…read more10am-1pm. It's located in the parking lot next to LaSalle's Market. There were plenty of free on-street parking when we went. Since moving to the town of Canton, I have been meaning to make a trip. This past Sunday on Labor Day weekend, I finally made it. There was live music. The market was full of people shopping and vendors. There were produce, British baked goods, mushroom coffee and jerky, maple syrup, books, art, soap, shirts, jewelry, etc. There were plenty of vendors selling all their goodies. We visited each stand and enjoyed shopping and window shopping. We purchased cookies from Calos cookies, scones from the British stand, and maple lollipops from another stand. The Cow's Coop brought a baby cow (calf); it was so cute. After, we went to get coffee at LaSalle's and walked around the town. The weather was perfect, the vendors were friendly, I look forward to going back and supporting more small businesses.

I've seen some bigger Farmer's Markets. I've seen some smaller Farmer's Markets. But I have yet to…read moresee one in such a lovely town that not only is fun to look at, but is fun just to be there. There is just something about Collinsville that resonates with me -it has a laid back Bohemian Hippie Vibe that is hard to put into words. Maybe its the dozens of happy pooches that wander around. Maybe its the ultra friendly vendors. Maybe its the drop dead gorgeous scenery as you look over the Crown and Hammer. Maybe it's all the bicyclists and joggers that are everywhere. Maybe its all that granola and nuts and seeds and tie dye. It's like hard to explain, man..... We bought some corn, and a pizza and biscottis from Collinsville bakery. There are quite a bit of vendors here, most definitely more than when we started patronizing the Market a few years ago. Beautiful fresh produce is available from dozens of stands, plus meats, baked goods, herbs, eggs, you name it. It's a wonderful way to spend a few hours on a Sunday Summer afternoon.

"Low life, high life, oh, let's go Take me down to Junior's…read moreFarm" (Paul McCartney) We visited the Torrington Farmer's Market today for the first time. How was it? Well, over the years we've seen a lot bigger and just a few smaller. All in all, there were about ten vendors here. Maybe it's too early in the season, so as we go further into the Summer there could be more. There's plenty of room in the school parking lot they're located in. Anyway, you'll see a nice variety of fruit and vegetables (garlic scapes, anyone?), and a lot of baked goods like breads, quiches, pastries, soft pretzels, and granola. We stopped at the Simple Delights bakery and picked up a nice Lemon Blueberry loaf and a Cinnamon Bun.

I've visited the Torrington Farmers' Market for the past few weeks, and things are really starting…read moreto heat up there. There was a great crowd today and plenty of fresh produce in addition to ethically sourced coffee, dairy, cheeses, honey, baked goods with love, local beef, pork and poultry. It's not as good, in size or quality, as City Seed in New Haven, but there are a lot more local farms up this way, so maybe if word gets out they can share their goods. Contact: Mark Gauger Phone:(860) 485-0815 Email: mgauger@snet.net Hours: Tuesdays 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. June - October

Great little farmers market full of some of the Best Farmers and Bakers in the Area. Mushrooms,…read moreBakery Goodies, Yummy Goat Cheese, and Produce from March Farms and Lots of New Farmers. Clean organized and Very Cute having it at the Firehouse. Everything You need for a fancy weekend breakfast or dinner needs. They take Apple Pay and quick service with Great people. This week they had live music. So many amazing farmers and talent in their crafts. Today I bought lions mane mushroom, organic chicken, fresh tomatoes, and a cabbage and I got some tasty bruschetta for lunch and I topped it with the wonderful garlic goat cheese spread amazing life is great when you got the simple things.

This is a great market to supplement or provide your weekly food supply. I'm not sure how I would…read moreeat over the summer/fall without them. They're located in the back parking lot of the Litchfield Center School, and if the parking lot is full there is street parking on the school side of the street. Consistent vendors include Berry Ledges Apiary, March Farms, Twin Pines Farm, and Wave Hill Breads, but there is a variety of vendors each week. Following them on Facebook or checking the website will provide a list of who is expected each week and what they're offering. It is dog friendly, although it is on asphalt so take care to give little paws a break.

"When I get home tonight I'm gonna hold her tight…read moreI'm gonna love her till the cows come home" (Lennon and McCartney) Another reason why I love Yelp! When I saw my Yelp friends Ana and Kim both review this very cool place, well I kind of made my mind up that I'd check it out too. I mean, how can you resist going to a store that has no employees, and you pay for whatever you buy on the honor system, either electronically or putting your dinero into a cash box. The store is small, but jam packed with frozen foods, ice cream, fudge, honey, jarred goods, coffee, goat and cow soap products, clothes, jewelry, a full dairy case of milks, eggs, and cheese, and more. We ended up buying a frozen portion of ground veal at a great price- just $7 for close to a pound. The purchase came at the perfect time for us because we needed it for our Thanksgiving meatballs recipe. So go take a ride to the country and check out this unique place. You'll have a blast poking around and looking at the many cows next to the store. In fact the whole experience is a pretty cool one.

A charming farm stand on Perry's Dairy farm in Canton Center, CT. This property is picturesque and…read morequintessentially New England. When you drive by, you're guaranteed to see a big red barn and cows grazing. The farm stand is fully self serve; you write on a notebook what you purchased and they accept cash, PayPal, check, and venmo. They are open daily from 9am to 630pm. The inside of the building is cozy; right outside, there were cows grazing. They have a variety of products. A few of the products were handmade cow/goat milk bath products, dairy products, fudge, ice cream, eggs, chicken, pork, beef, popcorn, honey, syrup, shirts, compost, etc. We purchased eggs, half gallon whole milk, and body soap. They had a $5 sale basket for handmade soaps. This is a great place to get local gift items. Most importantly, you're supporting a small business! I highly recommend it and can't wait to go in different seasons to see their offerings.

Market Street Creatives was so fun. It has a small coffee shop with some limited options for…read morecoffee. I ordered an iced salted carmel coffee which hit the spot. The staff was friendly answering my questions on how shopping worked. There were so many fun booths with hand crafted items. Many booths with affordable items. Take a look at the pics included with my review for just a few of the many offerings. (One item to take note of is the space is not handicapped friendly. It has many wood stairs to get to the top floor with the vendors).

"We'll count the hugs and kisses, When dividends are due,…read more 'Cause I'm in the market for you" (Louis Armstrong) You've probably been inside those vendor malls and indoor flea markets before, where the space (often inside an old industrial building) has been carved up into individual stalls or spaces, right? Well, there's a spanking brand new one in Torrington, and we visited them on their Grand Opening yesterday. The joint was jumping with two food trucks, 150 smiling vendors, raffle contests, and a parking lot that resembled Rentschler Field on game day. As their website states, "Market Street Creatives is a small business community where business owners can help one another, share ideas, and develop relationships that support the community". Simply put, the space is beautiful, I mean really gorgeous. And the vendors pretty much represent every home entrepreneur out there- from art, children's clothing and accessories, books, kitchenware, jewelry, food, candles, collectibles, sewing and embroidery, food, furniture, gifts, greeting cards, health and beauty aids, home décor, leather, linen, towels, office stuff, pottery, stained glass and dozens more. The Market is inside a huge multi-story brick building with art galleries on the walls between building sections. That brick building has a glorious history going back to the 1840's where companies under a series of names manufactured upholstery hardware, hooks and eyes, pins, nails, chains, handles, and even automated posting machines. In the early 2000's, the largest producer of weldless chain products in North America was right there in Torrington. That tenant (Perfection Chain) skedaddled to Alabama in 2013, when the building lay dormant until its 2025 resurrection as Market Street Creatives.

I recently found "Better Baking by Beth" at the Canton Main Street/Collinsville Farmers Market. I…read moreshould have been able to tell by the crowd around the stand that the items were loved by locals. Since I rarely meet a bakery that doesn't sell something I like, I decided to get a few things in order to form a well-rounded opinion. I chose a previously frozen chicken pot pie, a fresh apple cheese strudel, and a fresh tomato cheese focaccia. I'm happy to report that each item was delicious and tasting "made that morning" fresh. I don't know who Beth is, but she's doing a fantastic job with her baking! The staff for her farmers market at Collinsville/Canton market were very on top of things and more than happy to help you, very friendly, had folks in and out in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, I only have photos of the actual farmers market and no photos of her items, but she does have a website and she is based out of Torrington so I would definitely check her out if I were you.

Whether it's something sweet or something savory, everything by Beth is delicious! Homemade,…read morefriendly service & really great baking.

Great produce at reasonable prices. Especially love Swiss chard, beets & carrots. Lettuce is also…read moredelicious.

Always fresh picked (usually that day or picked just for you)and farm fresh best varieties of…read morefruits and vegetables.

OMG! This is a must…read morevisit when you are in the Simsbury Granby area Cash only this farm is beautiful! The grounds are stunning and the product is second to none The smell of garlic when you walk in the barn, just hit you like a punch, and you are just drawn in to heaven Well, the tomatoes weren't ready yet. The corn sure was and it looks great. I bought two ears along with of course, some garlic and some jalapeño peppers. The friendliest of farmers he is so knowledgeable and informative, and the young lady running the register was so polite and also knowledgeable Bring your camera, bring your smell of vision and enjoy this beautiful farm

This place is a dream! The owner is so personable, warm, generous and inviting. The farm store…read moreitself is like walking through a magical cave of wonder. The bright colors demand your full attention! The quality of the vegetables is so fresh, and the options are abundant! The field of flowers is a place one could run through and get lost in play. The sounds, smells, and visuals are truly magical and inspiring at so many creative levels. This farm store is at the top of my list in town and I look forward to dancing in the fields again!