U-Pick NearbyVernon Farmers Market
Vernon Farmers Market is a farmers market in Vernon, CT, open on Thursdays (July to August). It sets up in a local government building grounds.
| July to August | Thursday 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
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| Address | 120 South Street, Vernon, CT 06066 Henry Park - Pavilion Directions |
| Vendors | About 12 |
| Food assistance | SNAP, WIC Farmers Market, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Cash, Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | vernon-ct.gov · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated May 2025. Before you drive out, confirm the day and hours with the market itself; small markets change their schedule often. You can send corrections through our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Cut flowers
- Eggs
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Maple products
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Soap/body care products
About the market
The goal of the Vernon Farmers Market is to provide locally grown foods and related value-added farm products, and to attract people to the downtown Rockville area. The market accepts and doubles SNAP/EBT benefits, up to $20, and also accepts FMNP (WIC and SFMNP). The market also provides free transportation for any Vernon resident.
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
Market day checklist
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Pick your own near Vernon
Close by, you can also pick your own:
- Johnny Appleseed's Farm Ellington, CT · 2 mi · Peaches, Apples, Pumpkins
- Burke Ridge Farms Ellington, CT · 3 mi · Pumpkins, Corn maze
- Dzen's Sadds Mill Tree Farm Ellington, CT · 4 mi · Christmas trees
- Dzen Brothers Tree Farm South Windsor, CT · 4 mi · Blueberries, Raspberries, Christmas trees
- Dzen Blueberry Hill and Strawberry Hill South Windsor, CT · 4 mi · Strawberries, Blueberries, Christmas trees
More farmers markets nearby
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Wed 4:30 PM–7:30 PM · Jul–Aug
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Sat 9 AM–12 PM · May–Oct
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Thu 12 PM–5 PM · Jun–Oct
Frequently asked questions
When is Vernon Farmers Market open?
July to August: Thursday 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update May 2025).
Does Vernon Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP and also WIC Farmers Market and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Vernon Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, cut flowers, eggs and fresh/dried herbs and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Vernon Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Johnny Appleseed's Farm in Ellington, about 2 miles away, with peaches, apples and pumpkins.