CT Veteran Grown Farmers Market

Name: CT Veteran Grown Farmers Market
Start: 2026-08-03
End: 2026-08-06
Location: Rocky Hill

The annual CT Veteran Grown Farmers Market takes place on August 3 and 6, 2026, at the state’s VA campus in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. This event, organized by the Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area and various state and federal departments, features locally grown produce, baked goods, and other unique offerings from veteran farmers, alongside food trucks and live musical performances. It aims to promote veteran farmers and support the state's veteran-grown initiative.

Date: Aug 3-6, 2026
Location: Rocky Hill

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Event summary

Highlights

Shop for locally grown produce and baked goods from veteran farmers
Enjoy food from veteran-owned food trucks like American Smoke BBQ and Saults Eclectic Cuisine
Experience live musical performances by the 102d Army Band and Borderline Genius Band
Support Connecticut's veteran-grown initiative and local veteran farmers

The CT Veteran Grown Farmers Market is an annual event that highlights and supports veteran farmers in Connecticut. Organized by the Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, it is part of a statewide initiative promoting veteran farmers by offering technical assistance and marketing support.

The 3rd annual market for the public will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the state’s VA campus located at 287 West St. in Rocky Hill. A press conference related to the event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 3. Attendees can purchase various locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, eggs, maple syrup, jams, poultry, and other unique products. Veteran-owned food trucks, American Smoke BBQ and Saults Eclectic Cuisine, will be on site serving food. The market also features live musical performances, including the 102d Army Band of the Connecticut National Guard and Borderline Genius Band, and is free to the public.

Practical details

Location described by the source: state’s VA campus; www.courant.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Rocky Hill

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