Fairfield Harvest Market Details Announced

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce's annual fall Harvest Market will take place on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the historic Old Town Hall Green (corner of Old Post Road and Beach Road). The event, which is rain or shine, is free and open to the public. The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce “heralds the start of the fall season by welcoming clothiers, jewelers, artisans and others, to the historic Old Town Hall green, to display their products and items to the public,” according to a press release.

“Featuring more than 50 well-known and unique retail vendors, shoppers will enjoy music provided by DJ Scott, while strolling among the booths to say hello, look around and have an opportunity to buy an endless array of fun and beautiful items,” the chamber writes in the press release. “From fall-themed food items like maple syrup, delicious apple cider and aromatic coffees to rustic furniture and Adirondack chairs, shoppers will also find a wide variety of retailers selling jewelry, beauty products, clothing, household items, and pet supplies, all ready to purchase on the spot and also get a jump on gift buying for the holidays.”

Vendors will include:

2Latitudes LLC.

AAA Northeast

AT&T Fairfield

Ali Mac Arts

BarnWood & Bangles

Beaut Outerwear LLC

BeautyCounter

Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center

Candlelight Designs

Canine Company

Choice Pet

Circle Hotel Fairfield

Cleaning Studio

Cutco Cutlery

Dash n Drizzle

Docs Urgent Care

Dot Dot Smile

F45 Training Fairfield

Fiore Flower Studio and Mobile Market

Florapothecarie

Gusto Kitchens

Inka Arts

Ivy's Gourmet

Jenn's Boutique

JL Craft & Design

Just Jewelry & Boutique

Lattice House

Maplewood Senior Living

Mobile Rescue Tech Repair

Mom Bows Best

MyIntent Bracelets

Now and Then

Oma's Pride

Outdoor Design and Living

Park City Design

Pet Pantry

Plan and Zoning Department

Preppy Players

Reclamation Heartware

Renewal By Anderson

SDSS Martial Arts of Fairfield

Shibumi Silks

Southern Belle Products

Southport Chiropractic

Southport Dry Goods

Stonehill Design

The Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy

The Goods

The Pilot House “Yes We Can”

The Playful Pantry

The Two Oh Three

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In addition, and again this year, the Chamber is excited to include the very popular Fairfield’s Farmer’s Market vendors … who are happy to participate, this being their last weekend in Fairfield to sell their delicious produce and products before the season ends. Farmers Market Vendors will include:

Beeswax & Honey

Bella Alpacas

CT Biscottie

Farm to Jar

Herbal Deva

Hot Chicks Local Eggs

Jahmu PBC

Lost Ruby Farm

Mill Pond Essentials

Molly & Murphy Irish Horse & Dog Biscuits

Mugger's Marrow BBQ Sauce

Oui Charcuterie LLC

Park City Honey Co.

Popcentric Gourmet Ice Pops

Raus Coffee Co.

Simpaug Farms

The Carbon Chocolate Workshop

The Pretty Farmer

Whistle Stop Bakery

Little River Farm will offer yummy crisp apples, apple cider, pumpkins (including a decorating table for kids), mums and gourdes, baby chicks (for viewing), all beautifully displayed and for sale. Think New England, think the Chamber’s Harvest Market.

11 a.m. to 12 noon: Free Dog Photos

Regina Madwed, owner of Capitol Photo Interactive, will offer free photo portraits for those dogs participating in the Dog Costume Parade. So come early for the photo session before the parade.

12 noon: Dog Costume Parade: In addition, there will be a Dog Costume Parade on the same day, which will start at noon along the side of Old Town Hall, facing Beach Road. The Dog Parade Event Sponsor, the Pet Pantry Warehouse, will supply 7 prizes:

Best Family Costume

Owner Pet Look Alike

Spookiest

Diva Dog

Most Creative

Fairfield Town Pride

Cutest

Prizes will be announced around 12:45 p.m. in the front of Old Town Hall. The first 50 dogs to line up (at 11:30 a.m.) will receive a free Chamber dog bandana & Chamber doggie treats. Free Pet food samples/treats will be supplied by other vendors. Pooches are invited to dress up and be on their best behavior, as they prance along Old Post Road with their owner and families, showing off their most outlandish and traditional costumes.

Pooch Rules:

Animals must be current on vaccinations and flea/tick prevention.

No aggressive animals or females that are in season

Animals must be on a leash and in control by their owner at ALL TIMES.

Pet Owners MUST poop scoop after their animals.

12 noon to 4 p.m. NEW THIS YEAR - Fairfield Rotary Club Beer Garden: New this year, the Fairfield Rotary Club will host a Beer Garden (featuring Fairfield Craft Ales), held outside the Old Sun Tavern, behind the Fairfield Museum from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Live Music by the Sabbs Bros, pumpkin sponsorships, gift cards and more! Tickets $5/21 and over.

Food Trucks: Hungry? All day long, there will be food trucks, offering the best variety of local foods for everyone to enjoy, including:

Bella Sera Ristorante

Bonjour French Crepes

Fire Engine Pizza

Little Kernel's Kettle Corn

Lobster Craft

Wings Over Fairfield

Snappy Dawgs

The Chamber thanks its generous sponsors: Maplewood Senior Living/Southport, Pet Pantry Warehouse and Choice Pets for their participation. With everything that is included, this event guarantees a full day of exciting family fun for everyone!

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