10/19/2025
Join us for an exciting Holiday Market TODAY! The following is provided by the Coventry Farmer's Market with helpful info tips and tricks to make the most of your day!
December is right around the corner! Get ahead of the holiday rush and discover unique, locally-made gifts at our special Holiday Market. CFM will transform itself this Sunday for the holidays featuring many of the same vendors from this season but now with a holiday-themed focus. Shopping locally for the holiday season has many benefits including supporting your community. It also provides you access to unique gifts that are not available in chain stores or online retailers. We will have 90+ vendors across two fields and in the Market barn that will be bringing CT grown and CT produced goodies, so you are guaranteed to find something for everyone on your gift list! Our talented vendors have curated a delightful selection of handcrafted items, including luxurious handmade soaps, aromatic candles, beautiful pottery, cozy knits, stunning jewelry, exquisite woodwork pieces and so much more! These one-of-a-kind treasures are perfect for everyone on your list. And our field is full of fall produce! Join us for a day of festive fun, support local artisans, and make your holiday season truly special. Happy shopping! đđď¸
We have a few tips to make the best of Sundayâs shopping.
You can find more info about the vendors who will be with us this Sunday by clicking on the vendor button below. It will bring you to the vendor list for this week. Simply click on the links to see what goodies they will have and make your list.
Come a little early, the market opens at 10am but you can grab breakfast or a coffee before the opening bell.
Bring cash. We are in the middle of a scenic setting but the trade off is not-so-stellar Wi-Fi and some of our vendors are cash only.
Donât forget to visit both fields!
Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 10:00 AM â 1:00 PM
Location: Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry, CT
Hereâs what else is in store this Sunday:
The countdown is officially onâjust two markets remain in the 2025 season! As we wrap up another incredible year at CFM, nowâs the time to soak in the final weekends of fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and community spirit. Whether youâve been a regular all season or are planning one last visit, these final two markets are your chance to stock up, say thank you to your favorite vendors, and celebrate everything that makes our market so special. Donât miss the last hurrahâcome out and make the most of the season before we say goodbye until next year!
The CFM season may be winding down, but the good news is the Coventry Winter Farmersâ Market is gearing up to begin! Run by our sister organization (not usâweâll be taking a well-earned break), CWFM celebrates its 11th year indoors at Coventry High School, Sundays from 10am to 12:30pm. Their 2025â2026 season kicks off November 2 and runs through February 22, featuring many familiar faces from summer plus exciting new vendors. Want to learn more? CWFM will be joining us in the field this Sunday to share all the details about their upcoming seasonâstop by and say hello!
This Sunday from 10AM to 1PM, the Nathan Hale Homestead will be hosting not one but two special programs! First up is traditional cider pressingâpostponed from last weekendâwhere you can watch fresh cider being made the old-fashioned way. Alongside that, donât miss the 18th-century blacksmith demonstration, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship of the colonial era. Both programs are free to attend, with donations welcome to support future events. While you're there, take a guided tour of the historic Nathan Hale Homestead Museum, open Fridays and Saturdays from 12PM to 4PM and Sundays from 10AM to 1PM, with tours departing on the hour. Itâs a perfect way to step back in time and experience Connecticutâs Revolutionary War heritage in action.
With just two markets left in our season, nowâs the time to make your final contributions to our annual fall/winter clothing drive benefiting Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC) and the Covenant Soup Kitchen. Weâre collecting new and freshly laundered, gently used cold-weather essentialsâthink winter coats, scarves, hats, socks, mittens, and glovesâto help keep our neighbors warm this season. Donations can be dropped off at the Market info tent through the end of October. Every item makes a difference, and your generosity helps support local families in need. Letâs finish strong and spread warmth together!
Looking for a fun, locally-inspired gift? Our super-soft, dog-themed t-shirts are backâjust $25 for short-sleeve and $30 for long-sleeve. Theyâre perfect for showing off your pup pride and make fantastic holiday presents for the dog lovers in your life (or a treat for yourself!). Available at the Market info tentâcash or personal check accepted (please make checks out to Town of Coventry and include your phone number). Snag one while they last! đž
Weâre proud to spotlight Homestead Comfort as this weekâs market sponsor! Serving Tolland, Hartford, and Windham counties, Homestead Comfort is your trusted one-stop shop for all things plumbing, heating, cooling, energy, and water. Whether youâre looking to upgrade your homeâs efficiency, explore energy-saving solutions, or simply get expert advice, their knowledgeable team is here to help. Be sure to stop by their booth in the field this Sunday to learn more about how you can cut down on energy costs and keep your home running smoothly year-round. Weâre grateful for their continued support of the Coventry Farmersâ Market and their commitment to our local community!
Music will be provided by Unit 415 this Sunday! Grab a bite from one of our on-site food trucks, and settle in for an afternoon of great tunes and crisp autumn vibes. Itâs the perfect way to enjoy the season and soak up the festive atmosphere!
From our Farmers:
18th Century Purity Farm - We will have cauliflower, cabbage, maybe some sweet corn, winter squash, potatoes (including fingerlings), and a good selection of apple varieties, including several heirlooms. Our Friends of the Market for the entire season is $1 off total purchase.
Colgan Farm, LLC - No Spray Farm - This week we will have honeynut, butternut, delicata, acorn squash (carnival and celebration varieties), heirloom carrots, green leaf lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, sweet bell and Italian frying peppers, red and yellow onions, bunched sage, decorative wrapped dried lavender, mini pumpkins, gourds, and more!
CT Garlic Company - Last call for garlic! This will be our final weekend at Coventry Farmers' Market. We will be bringing the last of our garlic inventory for sale this weekend so come early and get it while you can. Thank you to everyone who supported us this season! All Friends of the Market receive $1 off for every $10 spent.
Deercrest Farm - Deercrest Farm will be bringing apples, pears, Asian pears, fresh apple cider, loose fruit, corn, eggplant, pickles, cucumbers, tomatoes, kale, peppers, hot peppers, broccoli, spaghetti squash, sweet dumpling squash, butternut squash, acorn squash, zucchini, apple cider vinegars and some odds & ends. Our Friends of the Market special is $1 off every $10 spent.
Easy Acres Gnomestead - From the flock: We have your CT grown wool, botanically dyed yarn, rugs, drier balls, sponges, wool fertilizer pellets, and more. Check out our handmade scarves, shawls, hats, and tapestries. From the farm: pasture raised chicken eggs, fall gourds, and fresh cut herbs.
Ekonk Turkey Farm - We will be bringing pasture raised meat and poultry.
Fenner Forest Farm - This week we will have fresh chicken of the woods, lion's mane, pioppino, elm, pink, gold, and blue oyster, as well as dried mushrooms, powder, and seasonings. We will also have mushroom inspired hats and shirts for the early holiday shoppers.
Foxview Farm - FoxView Farm will be bringing head lettuce and lettuce mix, bunched greens, pac choi, kohlrabi, summer squash, butternut squash, beets, carrots, radishes, hot and sweet peppers, tomatoes, scallions, and more. All crops are grown no-till practices. We will also have our farm-raised, antibiotic free rabbit meat.
MadManMicros - We will have broccoli, spicy salad mix, superfood mix, red acre cabbage, pea shoots, sunflower shoots, radish shoots, and leeks.
Meadow Breeze Farm - We will have loose leaf tea, painted mini pumpkins, eggs, kale, Swiss chard, tomatoes, carrots peppers, and radishes. For herbs we will have oregano, basil, holy basil, parsley, rosemary, lemon balm, thyme, and sage.
New Boston Beef and the Kitchen at New Boston Beef - CT grown, USDA Inspected, grass-fed, no hormone added, antibiotic-free ground beef and specials from the kitchen.
Phoenix Farm - Certified Organic Farm - We will have fresh young ginger, fresh young turmeric, eucalyptus bunches for hanging in your shower, mini pumpkins, peppers including green bell, mini red and yellow baby bell, sweet Hungarian, Coro di Toro, and sweet Jimmy Nardello, hot peppers including jalapenos, spicy Hungarian, poblano, Chocolate Ghost, Jayâs Peach Ghost, Red Ghost, Apocalypse Scorpion, Red Reaper, Red Mushroom, Fish, and Hatch Chili, heirloom tomatoes Costoluto Genovese and plum, big beef tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, salsa kits, and fajita kits. Friends of the Market receive $1 off every $10.
Pinebrook Farm - We will have American Wagyu Beef - steaks, roasts, and more.
Proctor-Hall Farm - Your local and loyal pasture raised Berkshire-Tamworth pork and chicken farm will have chops, pork shoulder, ribs, jowl, belly, ground pork, sweet and hot Italian sausage, chorizo, bratwurst, hot dogs, bacon, whole birds, grillers, cornish hens, thighs, drumsticks, wings, and boneless breasts.
Riverview Farm - This week we will have 6 types of winter squash, pickling and slicing cucumbers, green beans, eggplant, slicing and plum field grown tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts
River Ridge Farm - This week we will have red slicing tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, shish*to peppers, eggplant, beets, carrots, zucchini, winter squash, Swiss chard, kale, green cabbage, cucumbers, head lettuce, broccoli, green beans, yellow beans, leeks, fennel, basil, parsley, flowers, blueberry jam, and medium salsa.
Stonewall Apiary - Weâll be at the market this week with plenty of wildflower honey, honey butter, and of course our infused honeys. Are you interested in becoming a beekeeper? Stop by for information about our January Beginner Beekeeping series. Itâs on sale for only $45. And for Friends of the Market, our special is $2 off comb honey.
Click Here for This Week's Full Vendor List
Animals at the Market
Per our health dept., dogs are the ONLY animals allowed at the market. No pigs, birds, cats, ferrets, rabbits, goats, rats, etc. Therefore, we will ask you to leave if you bring a non-canine to CFM.
Well-trained, well-socialized, leashed dogs are welcome, but please observe the market rules:
1. Watch to make sure your dog doesn't p*e on vendor tablecloths or displays.
2. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN YOUR VEHICLE. We will call the police if we see a dog in a vehicle without an owner.
3. Scoop the p**p!
4. Not everyone feels comfortable around dogs so keep your dog close to you and guide your dog accordingly.
Market Tips
Enjoy the curvy country roads, but please keep to the posted sp*ed limits.
Many vendors accept credit cards, but it's a good idea to bring cash because not all of them do, and sometimes internet/data is tricky in the country.
Sales begin at 10:00 but we have some vendors approved to sell breakfast items before 10:00. You're welcome to arrive earlier, grab some coffee and breakfast --- and a great parking space!
We are a non-smoking property - No smoking anywhere on the grounds of CFM or the Homestead.
If you have a handicapped permit or someone with you who has mobility challenges, let our parking volunteers know and they'll do their best to assist with finding you a close space.
Dispose of your trash properly and not on the ground or in the parking field.
Want to become an expert at the CFM parking lot? We have some tips.
Vendors with breakfast items can sell before 10 so we recommend arriving around 9:30. Or perhaps just a bit later for 11:30 in time for an amazing lunch.
If you are one of the early birds or joining us for yoga, please park in the front row where cars have already parked, not in the wide open field.
If you come after 11:30, don't stop at the back of the field!! By then the early birds have shopped and on their way home to cook so there are spots up front. That will help keep the street stoppage down.
Look for and listen to the volunteers. They have red shirts and flags. We appreciate the smiles, kind words, water bottles and general love for them out there. We have amazing market goers and your kindness truly keeps them fueled to come back each week.
Come with some patience. We know sometimes the traffic is frustrating, but sadly we have to say this. Do not be aggressive inside or outside of the parking lot. The volunteers are helping - no growling, erratically driving around them, insulting them, or generally being a bad human. We are volunteers spending a Sunday in the hot and dusty parking field to help make your market experience all it should be.
If you are not familiar with the area - have your GPS handy when you are leaving. Sometimes we have to send you right outside of the parking lot. It is easy to get back around in a wider loop and trust us - you will thank us for not having to sit in the road.
Watch for rocks. Nathan Hale's family worked around them and we can too! They are painted bright orange.
Pedestrians - you have a job in our success too!!
Please be aware of the cars around you on the road and on the field.
When crossing the car paths, please do it quickly and walk on the sides where possible.
If you are coming from the historical society parking lot near the entrance to the main parking field, please use the cones creating a crosswalk or up near the fire department's staff near the food trucks.
