Great Start For Westport Farmers’ Market 2025 Season
The Westport Farmers' Market opened their 19th season to crowds of 1,500+ people who returned again this year to find delicious and healthy offerings from their favorite vendors.
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WIth 52 vendors, longtime FM favorites Fort Hill Farm, Riverbank Farm and Beaver Brook Farm celebrated the ongoing stream of new faces while welcoming back longtime shoppers. This year, the Westport Farmers' Market welcomes new vendors and more enticing lunch items with expanded seating options for in-market dining.
To enhance the opening day's experience, a DJ named Doey Joey joined guitarist Gianni Leito, providing a delightful musical backdrop. Many filled their freshly launched Friend of the Market bags, which can be purchased for a donation of $40 at the WFM tent. All proceeds from the Friend Of Market donations offsets the vendors' fees. The atmosphere was vibrant, highlighting the sense of community that this farmers' market hosts each season.
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She Worms Composting is a local “soil-ution” business serving Fairfield County, transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost through vermicomposting—a method known for producing high-quality worm castings. In addition to composting services, the business offers educational workshops, a composting curriculum for children, and sells premium worm castings. Find @shewormscomposting on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to learn more and stay connected.
A tribute was held for Jon Jaeger honoring his contributions and impact within the Westport Farmers Market community. Market organizers have described him as “a special member of the WFM family,” highlighting his dedication and warmth. Jaeger, who worked at the Fort Hill Farm booth, was also the longtime operator of the Greens Farms Cut Flower Exchange. Sadly, he passed in March.
Sustainable Westport has a presence at the WFM (above, photo #2) and this day were offering raffle tickets to win an EGO battery powered leaf blower. Westport's ban on gas powered leaf blowers goes into effect this month. Starting on May 15, 2024, the use of handheld and backpack gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited in town. Sustainable Westport has teamed up with a coalition of local partners to bring you “Your Yard, Our Climate” — a community-wide initiative focused on transforming our personal outdoor spaces into thriving, climate-resilient habitats.
Young visitors enjoy the WFM experience getting high-fives from vendors and enjoying some tasty WFM treats.
There is something for every discriminating foodie at the WFM, from pizza baked in a mobile brick oven, to scrumptious bagels, kombucha and excellent Thai food.
Above, Mae Farrell offers kids visiting the WFM a chance for some interactive, artistic fun with her Get Growing Program. Mae told Westport Local Press, “Our main goal with the Get Growing Program is to engage children and families, providing them with enriching activities at the market while emphasizing the importance of shopping and supporting locally each week.”
The Westport Farmers Market is indeed recognized as one of the best in the state, and even nationally, according to CT Insider. Specifically, it's been named the third favorite farmers market in Connecticut by American Farmland Trust (AFT), and has also been recognized as the 10th best in the country and the sixth top in the Northeast.
There is always a line at Bubble & Brew, a WFM shopper favorite, offering fine teas, coffee and baked goods.
Upon leaving the WFM the tagline Who Grows Your Food resonates deeply. The market is held every Thursday, from 10 AM -2 PM, rain or shine, through November 13th, at 50 Imperial Avenue, Westport and provides plenty of parking at the Imperial lot and also at the Westport Library parking lot.
The Westport Farmers Market is recognized as one of the best in the state, and even nationally, according to CT Insider. Specifically, it's been named the third favorite farmers market in Connecticut by American Farmland Trust (AFT), and has also been recognized as the 10th best in the country and the sixth top in the Northeast.
To learn more abut all the WFM has to offer visit: Westport Farmers’ Market.