Rich Farm Ice Cream Reopens In Oxford

OXFORD, CT — One of the clearest signs that spring is arriving in Connecticut is back in Oxford.

Rich Farm Ice Cream officially opened for the 2026 season on Monday, March 16, drawing early-season customers eager to mark the return of a popular warm-weather ritual.

The seasonal opening is a familiar milestone for many in the region, with long lines often forming as soon as the stand reopens after winter. For regulars, it is less about the calendar and more about tradition — the first cone signaling the shift into spring and the start of busier days ahead.

A Seasonal Tradition Returns

Rich Farm has become a go-to stop for families and visitors across the area, with its reopening often treated as an unofficial kickoff to the spring and summer season.

The stand operates seven days a week once open, and its early-season return typically brings a mix of longtime customers and first-time visitors.

All of the ice cream is made on-site daily using milk from the farm, a straightforward approach that has helped maintain a steady following over the years.

With doors now open for the season, the familiar routine is back in place — and so is one of Oxford’s most anticipated annual openings.