Vernon Hosts Farmers Market at Henry Park on Aug. 8, 15, 22

Town of Vernon

July 24, 2024

Vernon Hosts Farmers Market at Henry Park on Aug. 8, 15, 22

Free Rides Available to Make Market Accessible to all Vernon Residents

The crowdfunding campaign to support the revived Vernon Farmers Market has reached a new milestone. Generous contributors have donated more than $2,600 toward the $7,500 goal.

You can still donate to support the market and assist efforts to obtain a matching grant from Sustainable CT by visiting this crowdfunding site: https://www.patronicity.com/project/town_of_vernon_farmers_market#!/

This funding will allow for FREE transportation for any and all Vernon residents who need a ride to the market. All residents need to do is contact the Hockanum Valley Community Council (HVCC) at 860-870-7940 to schedule a ride. You must call before 4 p.m. on the day of the market.

“Getting fresh, healthy produce and other foods into the hands of Vernon residents is one of our goals with this revived farmers market,” Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne said. “Offering free rides to the market ensures everyone can get there.”

Donations of any amount help reach the matching grant from Sustainable CT. In addition to transportation, the donations help with market expenses and will support continuing the market next summer.

Vernon’s markets are scheduled for three Thursdays, Aug. 8, 15 and 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Henry Park pavilion, 120 South Street, Vernon. The farmers markets will precede summer concerts at the park.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits will be accepted at the farmers market.

So far, the following vendors have committed to Vernon’s market:

  • Bussa Orchards of Glastonbury, fruit

  • Super Soups of Meriden, prepackaged soups

  • Betty Aiken of Bolton, honey

  • Black Cat White Dog Farm of Hebron, microgreens, eggs, potatoes and 3-D models

  • Yalla Fresh of Fairfield, pre-packaged healthy Mediterranean foods

  • Westview Farm of Woodstock, beef, cut flowers, beef tallow skin care products

  • Valencia Grows of Bloomfield, fresh and dried herbs, dried teas, herbal and mint jellies, herbal butters

  • Allard Family Farms of Bolton, chicken

  • Strong Family Farm of Vernon, jams, pickles, salsa, maple syrup, produce

  • Pop’s Famous Guac of Hartford, guacamole

  • Ladybug’s Breadstuff of Glastonbury, breads and sweets

  • Connecticut Fudge Works of Ellington, fudge

  • Lucky Clover Farm of Tolland, produce, fruit, eggs, alpaca fiber products

  • The Local Lemon, Vernon, lemonade

Thanks to the contributors to Vernon’s crowdfunding campaign, there will also be FREE transportation for Vernon and Ellington residents to the Ellington farmers market on three Saturdays, Aug. 10, 17 and 24. The market is 9 a.m. to noon. Call HVCC at 860-870-7940 to schedule a ride before 4 p.m. on the preceding Friday.