Popular Harvest Market Returns & More In Fairfield This Weekend

FAIRFIELD, CT — After dealing with another bout of flash flooding on Thursday and more rain in the forecast for Saturday morning, the skies will clear and set up a perfect fall day on Sunday… just in time for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s always popular fall Harvest Market. The annual event 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.

There is a lot to look forward to at this event, and there’s something for everyone… first, there will be food trucks all day long, so you can’t go wrong with that. There will also be the popular Dog Costume Parade and baby chicks on display for viewing from Little River Farm.

New this year is the Fairfield Rotary Club’s Beer Garden (featuring Fairfield Craft Ales), which will 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 are $5/21 and over.

And of course there will be vendors… more than 50 “well-known and unique retail vendors,” according to the chamber, along with vendors from Fairfield’s popular Farmer’s Market. Read more details on the event here.

Upcoming Fun Things To Do In Fairfield

While the annual fall Harvest Market is always a good time, it’s not the only thing going on in Fairfield this weekend. Here’s a sampling of some of the events you’ll find on the Fairfield Patch Events Calendar. If you'd like to promote your event or gathering on the Fairfield Patch calendar, create a free user profile. As a Patch user, you can post articles, events, jobs, and announcements.

• The Fab Faux "Rubber Soul" – Friday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. at the Fairfield Theatre Company

The Fab Faux make their debut in The Warehouse to perform two unique albums by The Beatles.

Featuring legendary bassist Will Lee (David Letterman, Chaka Khan, George Benson, Mariah Carey, James Brown), Jimmy Vivino (Conan O’Brien Show, Levon Helm) along with Rich Pagano (Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Ian Hunter), Frank Agnello (Marshall Crenshaw, Jill Sobule, Willie Nile) and Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne, Rufus Wainwright , Patti Smith), the Fab Faux performs the music of The Beatles without the BS. There are no costumes, wigs, or fake accents. Just an orchestral and professional approach to the music that changed the world.

Experience two nights in The Warehouse as The Fab Faux performs 'Rubber Soul' on FRI 10/12 and 'A Hard Days Night' on SAT 10/13. Both albums will be performed in their entirety with a mixed set of Beatles songs. Click here for more details.

• Greenfield Hill Farmers Market – Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Greenfield Hill Farmers Market, located at 65 Hillside Road, next to the Greenfield Liquor Shop is the oldest continuous Farmers Market in Fairfield!

Open EVERY Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. rain or shine, the market features local farmers and vendors selling fresh, free range eggs, corn, tomatoes, garlic, beets, cabbage, peaches, plums and all manner of vegetables and fruit. Click here for more details.

• Red, White and Brew Fundraiser – Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fairfield Museum and History Center

The Fairfield Foundation for Education will be hosting their annual fundraiser on October 13. 2018 at the Fairfield Museum and History Center from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. This is the major fundraiser for the Foundation and funds raised provide grants to Fairfield teachers for innovative classroom ideas. Click here for more details.

• Wet Paint: Art Fresh from the Studio Preview Party – Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.

Be the first to view and purchase art by local and regional artists! This fundraiser for Pequot Library includes full bar, hors d’oeuvres by Fox Pond Farm, silent auction, music by DJ Rob Alexander, and art viewing and purchasing. 21st Annual Art Show on view October 14-21, 2018. Click here for more details.

• Meters for Myeloma 5K Run/Walk – Sunday, Oct. 14, 12 noon at Fairfield University Alumni Hall

The Fairfield University Women's and Men's Rowing Teams are hosting our annual Meters for Myeloma 5k. The event is in memory of beloved coach Matt Labine who passed away from multiple myeloma in September 2017; and in honor of team friend Dr. Jo Hannafin who was diagnosed with myeloma in April 2012. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's (MMRF’s) efforts to advance their precision medicine model to ensure all patients get the right treatment at the right time to lead to cures. Click here for more details.

• Southport Historic Walking Tour, Sunday, Oct. 14 at 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy a walking tour of historic Southport based on the free app developed by the Southport Conservancy and available to download on iTunes. Meet on the front steps of the Library, and experience Southport then and now. Free and open to the public. Registration required at pequotlibrary.org. Click here for more details.

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Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!

Contributed photo via the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

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