Guilford's New Farmers Market Debuts Thursday

GUILFORD, CT —A new farmers market hosted by the Guilford Agricultural Society opens May 4 at the Guilford Fairgrounds.

As announced on Facebook, the new market debuts at the Lovers Lane site from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

"This is a great opportunity for the local community to connect with Connecticut farmers, artisans and crafters," it was noted. "As the season progresses, you will find a wider variety of produce from our farmers as they become ready to pick. Come hungry and visit one of our food trucks. We'll have live music to make the markets even more fun and enjoyable for everyone. Be on the lookout for additional vendors and farmers as the season progresses and we get a feel for the needs of the market."

According to the post, these are the vendors slated for the May 4 opening:

Maple Grove Farm- maple syrup, maple candy, maple nuts and more

Half-Mile Acre Farm- a selection of cut beef, hamburg, Italian and breakfast sausages.

Dondero Orchards- a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Baked goods and pickled items.

Potter Family Farm- pasture raised beef and pork

Bitta Blue Farms- a small farm specializing in unique varieties of vegetables. Chicken and duck eggs. They also have a selection of jams and some pickled items.

Papa Spyros Olive Oil- Greek Olive oil, hummus, tzatziki, spanikopita, baklava and more.

Murphy's Mushrooms- locally grown mushroom varieties. King Trumpet, lions main and oyster.

David Hall Honey- local honey

Star Fish Market- freshest, highest quality fish and seafood caught in a sustainable way.

Passionately Pasta-varieties of fresh made pastas. Through grace and grain, Chef Nick turns pasta into poetry. He grinds grains into flour to make his creations. Check out Chef Nick's menu board to see what he has brought for the week.

Country Bread Bakery- artisan sourdough breads and other bakery items

Al's Kettle Corn- unique blend of kettle corn made in small batches.

Mostly Nuts- decadently delicious healthy nut and seed blends. They have a variety of flavors and also use their nut blends to make chocolate bark.

Pop's Famous Guac- Handmade guacamole with zesty and robust flavors of cilantro, jalapeno, lime and a special blend of spices.

Anna’s Lemonade- old fashioned lemonade made with simple ingredients. They also offer flavored lemonade.

Travelling Italian Chef- is a personal chef. He also has a sauce & pasta line that goes back five generations to Naples, Italy. Marinara, Traditional and Vodka sauce a Puttanesca sauce. Varieties of pasta: Penne, Mezze Rigatoni, Fusilli and a rare Casarecce.

Auntie Arwen’s Spices- Pretty much every spice you can think of and then some. Spice blends and stand alone.

Chet's Italian Ice & Gelato- old fashioned Italian Ice made in small batches. Made with high quality ingredients.

Dog and Hen- chicken jerkey dog treats and more.

Ronnie's Candles- high quality and highly fragrances 100% soy candles and soy melts handcrafted in small batches

Handmade in Madison- crocheted and knitted items

Thimble Reed Baskets- baskets and eggs

Re-Root Your Health- wellness coach and also essential oil cleaners and sprays.

Franks Wood Fired Pizza- artisan Wood Fired pizza made to order. Their signature is the pear pizza with gorgonzola, bacon, pear and a drizzle of local honey.

Bake Bake Hooray- cinnamon roll truck serving delicious freshly baked cinnamon rolls. They also serve stuffed cookies and varieties of baked treats.

Mexataly Kitchen- fresh, made to order meals with a good selection of Mexican and Italian offerings.

Enter the fairgrounds, located at 111 Lovers Lane in Guilford, and follow the signs for parking.