Hundreds filled Centre Square on Saturday for the opening day of the 2023 Bristol Farmers Market. The forecasted heavy rains held off, providing ideal conditions for vendors and patrons alike.
“I’ve been waiting all winter for this to open,” said Nancy Wilson. “I come for the vegetables, but I always end up getting myself some soap, or a dipped Oreos maybe a pastry and coffee. I would buy almost everything if I could.”
Local businesses and farms offered a wide variety of products including fresh produce, coffee, sweet treats, and other locally produced consumable products. Eager patrons like Nancy Wilson lined up at 10 a.m. to patronize their favorite vendors.
Farmer’s Market attendees patronizing local vendors. | Laura Bailey Photo
Returning for the 2023 Bristol Farmer’s Market were Tonn’s Orchard, Perkins Pure Maple Sugar House Gresczyk Farms, Amazing Love Farm, Better Baking by Beth and many more. In addition to the highly anticipated food and beverage vendors, several local organizations were present, including the Bristol Rotary Club.
The Bristol Farmer’s Market will be held weekly on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17, through Oct. 14. The market will be located at the at the Bristol Health Medical Care Center’s parking lot, 15 Riverside Ave. at Centre Square in downtown Bristol. Parking and entrance to the market will be accessible from Hope Street.
Laura Bailey can be reached at lbailey@bristoledition.org
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