Summer is officially in full swing, and there’s no better way to experience it than by spending a morning or afternoon at one of the region’s farmers markets or seasonal festivals. Across southeastern Connecticut, local growers are filling tables with freshly picked produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, meats, seafood, and handcrafted products while communities gather to celebrate the flavors that make this time of year so special.
This weekend’s guide features two outstanding farmers markets along with two beloved berry festivals celebrating the arrival of raspberry and strawberry season. Whether you’re shopping for locally grown ingredients, enjoying live music with family, or simply looking for an excuse to spend time outdoors, these farm-fresh destinations offer some of the best ways to enjoy a Connecticut summer.
Stonington Village Farmers Market
June 27 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Few Saturday morning traditions are as beloved as the Stonington Village Farmers Market. Set around the historic Velvet Mill, the market brings together local farms, fishermen, bakers, artisans, specialty food vendors, and live musicians in an atmosphere that feels uniquely coastal New England. Browse everything from fresh vegetables, seafood, cheeses, mushrooms, and maple syrup to handmade crafts and prepared foods while enjoying one of the shoreline’s favorite weekly community gatherings. [Read More]
Waterford Farmers Market
June 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Waterford Farmers Market offers a relaxed Saturday outing where shoppers can support local farms, food producers, and artisans while discovering something new each week. Seasonal produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, honey, specialty foods, and handcrafted products fill the market, making it an ideal stop whether you’re stocking the kitchen, searching for a unique gift, or simply enjoying a leisurely morning in the community. [Read More]
Lyman Orchards Raspberry Festival
June 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate raspberry season with a full day of family-friendly fun at one of Connecticut’s most iconic orchards. Lyman Orchards’ Raspberry Festival combines pick-your-own raspberries with live music, food trucks, wagon rides, a petting farm, crafts, games, face painting, and plenty of activities for children. Whether you’re picking berries, enjoying a raspberry sundae, or simply relaxing with live music, it’s an easy way to spend an entire summer afternoon. [Read More]
Connecticut Strawberry Festival at Priam Vineyards
June 27-28 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fresh strawberries take center stage at Priam Vineyards during this popular weekend festival celebrating one of summer’s sweetest harvests. Visitors can sample seasonal treats, browse artisan vendors, enjoy live music, take part in family activities and contests, and relax with a glass of wine while overlooking the vineyard. Blending local food, shopping, entertainment, and beautiful scenery, the Strawberry Festival has become one of the region’s signature early-summer traditions. [Read More]
Last modified: June 25, 2026
