As the season winds down, the Downtown Milford Farmers Market brings a lively, family-friendly experience to Wasson Field. Shoppers can fill their baskets with fall staples like pumpkins, corn, apples, and squash, along with locally sourced meats, dairy, and oven-fresh baked goods, all from Connecticut growers using organic and sustainable methods. The marketplace features more than 30 vendors with flowers, sustainable clothing, baby accessories, home decor, pet products, and art, plus a community mix of start-ups, kid entrepreneurs, non-profits, small businesses, and local makers. Food trucks and vendors serve breakfast and brunch items, coffee and matcha, ice cream, gluten-free baked goods, smoothies, barbecue, and other seasonal treats, while live music from local performers adds to the atmosphere.
Special activities often include pet adoptions, cooking demonstrations, and presentations by agriculture experts. Young market-goers can explore the Children’s Market and the Piglets Club, enjoying hands-on learning, storytime, visits with farm animals, face painting, and $1 tokens that let kids choose their own fruits and vegetables. Participating farmers accept SNAP, WIC, and senior vouchers. The market places a strong focus on inspiring healthy relationships with food from an early age through interactive experiences for families. The Downtown Milford Business Association partners with The Giggling Pig of Milford to power the Piglets Club initiative.