With us will be The Willimantic Brewing Company, voted best brew pub in Connecticut, whose 7 barrel brewery produces freshly made handcrafted beers just down the road.
Old Burnside Brewing Company's flagship brew “Ten Penny Ale,” named “Hartford’s Best Microbrew," is a smooth, amber-hued mellow version of a Scottish Ale. The company is a spinoff of a family-owned ice manufacturing business founded in East Hartford in 1911, when ales that were brewed locally provided refreshment after a long day's work.
Back East Brewing Company brews small batch, high-quality ales and lagers, on draft and in growlers and bottles at fine establishments in the Greater Hartford area.
Lost Elm Brewing is a small batch brewery making hand crafted, unique, and flavorful beers in Stafford Springs: Rye Pale Ale, Upkilt Scottish Ale, and Summer Ale.
Broad Brook Brewing, a non-commercial nano-brewery, will be pouring Oktoberfest Ale, a blend of Munich–Style malts produces the light amber color and slight sweetness complimented by noble hops, fermented with German Ale yeast; and Alt
The Knights of the Mashing Fork, the state's largest homebrewing guild, will be serving their American beers. Tip the brewers with a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Last year the group raised around $7,000 for the charity. Interested in learning to brew on your own? Engage a Knight in some beer talk and learn from our local experts!
Relic Brewing, a small batch brewery creating fresh, seasonal and unique ales and lagers, pouring Clockwork Session IPA and an old German-style ale for fall called Fools Gold.
Tullycross Tavern and Microbrewery, more than a little Irish at heart, is known for warm welcome and a cold beer. Pouring Brian's hand-crafted beers.
Onyx Spirits Company pouring Onyx Moonshine, the first moonshine to be produced in Connecticut since prohibition, handcrafted in small batches from a secret recipe.
Chef Hunter Morton of Max Downtown is preparing
our first locally grown BBQ! On the menu are ~
Plum Gully Farms fried sour dill pickles;
Ashlawn Farm coffee-rubbed beef brisket with pickled vegetables;
GourmAvian Farms smoked, pulled BBQ chicken with a Cato Corner Bloomsday cheese biscuit;
Farmers Market vegetable chili with Ladies of Lebanon Greek yogurt; and
Easy Pickins “bluesberry” beignet.
In the market…
The food trucks converge! Urban Gourmet, NoRA Cupcake, and Little Sisters Grilled Cheese
Short and Sweet Sheep Farm: Hand spun & hand dyed yarns; and Thomas, Katherine and Maisy, Olde English Babydoll Southdown lambs.
Keifer’s: Guinness Stout spicy korn
Sleepy Moon: The annual batches of rich and aromatic beer soaps: Raspberry Porter, Honey Ale, Oatmeal Stout, and Pumpkin Lager
Carol Monnerat Artisan Truffles will have Very Berry Dark Truffles and Iced Caramel Lattes. Ashlawn Farm Coffee picks will be Indian Monsooned Malabar and Prancing Goat Blend. Savvy Tea selections will be Peach Hibiscus Black, Green Tea with Mint and Orange Sunset Rooibos.
Terra Firma Farm: Pasture raised eggs, nitrate free bacon, pork chops, spare ribs, country style ribs, Italian sweet sausage, kielbasa and ground pork!
CT Valley Farms: A wide variety of Certified Organic produce including eggplants, peppers, Heirloom tomatoes and introducing the Bitter Melon!
GourmAvian Farms: Chicken for your BBQ ~ whole chickens, breasts, leg/thighs, chicken halves, and chicken parts.
The Fish Market: Stonington Sea Scallops, Bluefish, Swordfish, Fluke, Cod, Salmon, Monkfish, Mystic Oysters, Littleneck Clams, New England Clam Chowder, Spicy Seafood Gumbo, Rhode Island Clam Chowder, Crab and Corn Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Crab Cakes, Portuguese Stuffed Clams and Seafood Spread with Hickory Smoked Shrimp.
Kindred Crossings Farm: Delicious American Shropshire Lamb - leg steaks, chops, ground lamb, leg roasts, shanks & spareribs. Super soft plaid wool blankets!
Pease Brook Farm: raw milk and quark cheese
Highland Thistle Farm: Kielbasa, hot dogs, hamburger, liverwurst, bratwurst, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, corn, peaches, and raspberries.
Provider Farm: Collard greens, three great types of kale, spaghetti squash and both red and white onions
Winding Drive: Jams and jellies, including Blueberry Limoncello Jam
Wayne's Organic Garden: Celery, fingerling potatoes, leeks, red, white, and yellow Cipollini.
Sean Patrick's Plants: Mums … just starting to flower! 8" mums are $6.00 ea or 2 for $11.00. Little 4" mums are $3.00ea or 2 for $5.00
Rodger from Grow Hartford: More delicious Lacinato kale,eggplant, sweet Italian frying peppers, plus a small amount of fresh cascade hops.
Falls Creek Farm: lots of veggies, and the first butternut and kabocha squash of the season.
Sweet Acre Farm: Carmen sweet peppers, yellow and red onions - great on the grill.
Boxed Goodes: Pamela offers summer salad ideas to pair with your BBQ
Bethany Homecrafts: September = the beginning of Fall, so bring on the woolies! Bethany Homecrafts has lovingly repurposed felted wool for you!
Riverview Farm: Spaghetti squash, 2 types of eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, Swiss chard, summer squash, kale, cucumbers and zinnias.
Stained Glass Creations and Beyond: Stained Glass BEER sign; stained glass and fused glass products
Sixpence Pie Company: Pulled Pork Pasties with housemade Apple Peach Chipotle BBQ Sauce! Stout Braised Beef Pasty
Toad Hill Farm Glass Studio: Hot off the flame… or torch…. lampworked glass beads and finished jewelry.
Crocker Farm: Watermelons… crisp and sweet red, yellow and orange. All kinds of tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, and celery. Tender yellow squash and zucchini with blossoms. Golden honey, beeswax bars and tea light candles.
Morning Glory: The perfect complement to beer... Sourdough Pizza Shells, just top with your favorite market goodies.
Bean & Leaf: Guatemalan Huehuetenango fair trade, organic and freshly roasted hot coffeee; Farmers Market Blend cold brewed iced coffee; and Peach Rooibus iced tea.
Meriano’s Bake Shoppe peach cobbler with fresh peaches and scratch made streusel, squares cut fresh at the market; and handmade spinach and cheese ravioli.
Easy Pickin’s: Blueberries, fall raspberries, and a few everbearing strawberries; tomatoes including heirlooms and Indigo Rose; crisp and fresh Mesclun and Radishes; Arugula; Onions; Baby Carrots; and many colorful Peppers and Eggplants. The last planting of cucumbers and yellow and green squash is coming in now.
Never a Dull Minute: “Don't have the Blues, cut your BBQ with a freshly sharpened knife and THEN have a cold BREW”
Lizzie: Pulled pork 3 ways, slaw dogs, Burger with smoked mozzarella and pesto, Grilled corn chowder, and Jerk chicken salad with marinated onions/wrap.
Rutabaga: Hot and sweet peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and beans.
18th Century Purity Farm: Apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, corn, squash, cucumbers, beans, onions, leeks, fingerling potatoes… try them on the grill in foil with olive oil and chopped garlic!
Dragon’s Blood Elixir: Introduces Unique Destiny Farmers Market Chutney- Heirloom Tomato and Roasted Corn with Three Basils.
Howard Valley Fudge: Blueberry cheesecake fudge.
Fabyan Sugar Shack: For the BBQ, Maple peppers in regular, garlic, and garlic hot, great as rubs or seasoning.
Ladies of Lebanon: Milk, fresh cheese, and traditional yogurt.
Everlasting Woods: certified Connecticut Grown and a member of Green America, selling furniture from the forest.
Christine’s Country Kitchen: Half Sours and Kosher Dills by the slice.
Capa di Roma: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and signature pasta sauces.
Larry DeForest: Birdhouses, bathouses, butterfly houses and well covers.
Clothworks: beautiful Hemp Briefcases. Lookin' good for Back to School. Hold your laptop and other gear with style!
Maggie's Farm: Heirloom tomatoes, yellow & flat Italian beans, cucumbers, garlic, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, patti pan & eight ball zucchini.
Turtle Creek Farm: Now taking orders for fall custom cut freezer lambs, and check out Dot's thrummed mittens and hand woven items. |
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