Opening Day and New Location

After two successful seasons as its own nonprofit, the Board of Directors of The Bristol Farmers Market is excited to announce a new more visible location in the parking lot of Express Kitchens Showroom facing South Street (the former Associated Spring office building and next door to BAIMS). This new location will allow the market to offer an expanded vendor area and more customer parking spaces. Opening day will be on Saturday June 20, 2026 this year. The market will be held rain or shine from 10 am to 1 pm every Saturday from June 20th to
October 10th. 

The market vendors will offer locally produced products, from fresh produce, hemp, herbs, and baked goods to specialty items such as maple products, craft spirits, organic snacks. soaps, candles, and more. Live entertainment will continue to be a focal point of the market for the 2026 season thanks to a generous donation by Express Kitchens, the Premier Sponsor for the 2026 season.

Double SNAP/EBT benefits will be accepted along with WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits by eligible market vendors. 

The Bristol Farmers Market invites community members to become volunteers to assist with set up, managing the market, and break down of the market on Saturdays. In addition, new Board members are needed, if you are interested in becoming part of a great team to ensure the longevity of the Bristol Farmers Market, or you would like to volunteer your time on Saturdays, please submit your information through the Contact Us Form.

Local businesses and organizations who would like to support the market through sponsorships can download the Sponsorship package HERE.

Be sure to continue to follow the Bristol Farmers Market on social media @bristolctfarmersmarket on Facebook and Instagram.

Board of Directors for the 2026 Announced – Volunteers Needed

At the annual meeting of the Bristol Farmers Market, the Board of Directors for the 2026 season were elected for a one year term. The following Directors will lead the Bristol Farmers Market initiatives and will manage the market for the 2026 season:

Dawn Nielsen, Chair of the Board of Directors
Lindsey Rivers, Secretary & Treasurer
Lorry LeMaire, Vendor Liaison
Mickey Goldwasser, Community Liaison
Jason Messier, Business Liaison
Maya Bringe, Nonprofit Liaison
Andrew Collins, Community Liaison

Volunteers along with a Treasurer and a SNAP Benefits Coordinator are needed for the 2026 season. If you are interested in being part of a team of people who are passionate about helping the Bristol Farmers Market continue to be a sustainable staple in the City of Bristol, please send an email with your qualifications to: BristolCTFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

Thank You For a Great Season!

Thank you for the community support! While the 2025 season has come to an end, there is work to do over the winter – if you’re interested in joining a passionate group of people who want to continue the tradition of the Bristol Farmers Market, contact us today!

Thank you to the vendors, customers, sponsors, volunteers, and the Bristol community for a great season – we’ll see you in June 2026!

Be sure to follow us on social media (@bristolctfarmersmarket) on Instagram and Facebook over the winter to stay up to date on the latest happenings.

Double SNAP Benefits Will Be Accepted at Fall Festival

We are happy to be able to offer Double SNAP benefits at this Saturday’s Fall Festival Farmers Market. In addition, there will be a food collection for anyone interested in donating non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to local organizations for those in need. Information about food assistance and resources will also be available for those who need it. Read the full press release HERE >

Vendors and Entertainment for the Fall Festival Announced

The Bristol Farmers Market Board of Directors has announced expected vendors and family-friendly entertainment for the Fall Festival Market to take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm at 10 Main Street.

Expected vendors will include: Autumn Rose Handcrafted, Better Baking By Beth, CBG Gurus, Connecticut Distilling Co., Gresczyk Farms, Hathor Hill Farm, Perkins Pure Maple Syrup, Ridge Runner Soaps, The New Cambridge Project, Twin Pines Farm, Fifth State Distillery, Lollipops K.I.S.S., Litchfield Distillery, Dolce Gourmet Cookies, LaFamiglia Tedseco, and Vue Brewing. In addition, the American Legion Post 209 will be in attendance to promote how they give back to the community and support veterans and their families.

Visit the market to enjoy family-friendly activities, FREE musical entertainment by Howie Solo Acoustics and guest appearances from Tony the Balloon Man and Santa & ELF.

Fall Festival Market Announced

Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm in the parking lot of 10 Main Street in downtown Bristol for the Bristol Farmers Market Fall Festival.

Stay tuned for more details. Follow us on social media: (Facebook and Instagram) for the latest updates, list of attending vendors, free musical entertainment, and family-friendly activities! We look forward to seeing you then.

A Successful 2025 Season

The last regular 2025 season market will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025. As the 2025 season comes to a close, the Bristol Farmers Market Board of Directors would like to thank the amazing vendors, sponsors, musical entertainment, the many volunteers, and guest nonprofit and community organizations that helped to make the season successful.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Fall Festival Market to be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm at 10 Main Street. Many of the regular season vendors will be in attendance along with Tony the Balloon Man, and an appearance by Santa and ELF. There will be a coloring contest for children and a festive atmosphere to help you shop one last time this year at the Bristol Farmers Market.

We hope you can join us to shop for some great holiday items and to enjoy a morning at the market with family and friends!

Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

The Bristol Farmers Market joins farmers markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week August 3-9, 2025.

Every successful farmers’ market has a team of dedicated people working to make the market thrive. We are grateful to our Board of Directors, the many volunteers, the vendors and most especially to the customers and the sponsors who support our market each week!

Visit our social media pages (@bristolctfarmersmarket on Facebook and Instagram) to see why our customers LOVE The Bristol Farmers Market as we highlight and thank them all week long.

2025 Season Vendors

The Bristol Farmers Market Board of Directors approved the vendors for the 2025 season at a recent Board meeting. Please be sure to patronize these vendors when you visit the market this year. They will be offering fresh seasonal produce, cheese, eggs, meat, soap, candles, maple sugar products, craft beer, craft spirits, breads, baked goods, gourmet cookies, black garlic, and sweet desserts and treats.

Visit the Vendor page for the list of this year’s vendors and to learn more about them.