Much More Than Just Fruits and Vegetables at the Danbury Farmers Market

The Danbury Farmers Market connects local farmers and businesses with the community, offering a wide variety of fresh and healthy products.

By Angela Barbosa

It's a great opportunity to discover and support local growers and their passion for healthy food. In addition to the amazing products, the market also focuses on promoting health by providing complimentary blood pressure checks and blood sugar level assessments. To top it off, visitors can enjoy a free yoga class led by Rob Farella from Yogaspace.

Kellen Ness, works for the Town of New Milford Sullivan Farm, where locally, naturally grown chemical-free vegetables and maple syrups can be purchased. 

“We are an Agroeducational farm located in New Milford, CT on Route 202. We take care of 110 acres of property running hay and vegetable farms during the spring, summer, and fall. During late winter and early spring, we tap 1800 maple trees and make all our own maple syrup,” he said. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/sullivanfarmnewmilford.

For those who crave sweets, Teresa Frasier, a first-time business owner, discovered her passion for baking in college while making treats for her friends. “I get some of my products from our local vendors, some jams, fruits, and some veggies, and create something tasty for everyone - gluten-free and desserts for diabetics are also available,” said Frasier. For more information and to place an order, visit, https://bakesy.shop/b/treatz-1 or call 475-422-1621.

Derek Batz is the owner and head meadmaker behind Dragonfire Meadery. The idea of making mead professionally started in 2016 to bring friends and families together. “We are at the Danbury Farmers Market and several markets across the state.” For more information or to order, visit https://www.dragonfiremeadery.com or call 860-810-4469.

Also at the Farmers Market was Fifth State Distillery, a family-owned and operated business out of Bridgeport, CT, founded to create amazingly flavorful spirits using only real, natural, and local ingredients. The business has been named CT Gin Distillery of the Year 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2021, among many other recognitions. For more information, visit https://www.fifthstatedistillery.com or call 203-258-3422.

For 15 years, the CityCenter Farmers’ Market has been an integral part of Danbury, fulfilling its mission of providing equitable access to fresh food for the community. 

The Market accepts cash and credit card payments. According to its website, the Danbury Farmers’ Market Community Collaborative (DFMCC) enables Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) recipients to use their benefits at the market and match an unlimited amount per market to buy nutritious food. DFMCC also matches Senior and Women, Infant & Children’s program (WIC), and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Cards (FMNP).

For those not receiving government food assistance, Fruit and Veggie Health Certificates are available through some community organizations, including a community health center and the Association of Religious Communities.

If it's raining, the CityCenter Danbury Farmers’ Market will be held inside the Patriot Garage at 1 Patriot Drive, the regular parking spot adjacent to the green.

“Come support our local farmers and small businesses by purchasing their fresh produce and homemade crafts. Two-hour courtesy parking with a code provided by a volunteer is available at the Patriot Parking Garage at 21 Delay Street,” concluded Co-Founder/Director/Nutritionist, Peggy Zamore, at Danbury Farmers' Market Community Collaborative.

The CityCenter Danbury Farmers’ Market is located at 1 Ives Street. It will run through October 19, except on Saturday, August 24. For weekly emails and text reminders, to register as a vendor, check the entertainment, or get a free bus pass from the market, sign up on their website at  www.danburyfarmersmarket.org.