Without pollinators, there would be no farmers market. No berries, no apples, no squash, no sunflowers — none of it. On July 11th, we are taking a moment to celebrate and protect the tiny creatures that make it all possible.
Stop by the Pease Bees booth for something truly extraordinary — a live beehive on display! Get up close, marvel at the incredible world inside, and see if you can spot the queen. Find her and you might just win a prize! 🐝
Manchester Pollinator Pathway will be on hand to share everything you need to know about protecting and supporting native pollinators right in your own backyard. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a single window box, there is something you can do — and they will show you how.
And keeping the whole morning buzzing with beautiful sound will be the incredibly talented Grass Routes — a Connecticut five-piece bluegrass band that has been delighting audiences with bluegrass, folk, and contemporary music since 1980.
All of this alongside our wonderful 50+ regular vendors, the freshest summer produce of the season, Kids Power of Produce Club, and SNAP and FMNP doubling at the market booth.
Come learn, come listen, and come celebrate the pollinators that make every bite possible.
Saturday, July 11th | 9am–noon | Market Park, 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT