Old State House
 

The Farmers' Market  
 

Fresh Produce from the Farmer's Market

About Us
Do you know the Old State House Farmers’ Market is the oldest in Connecticut? Back in 1643, Hartford was required to establish a “public market” at the site of the Old State House. Today, we’re continuing with this tradition by hosting the Old State House Farmers’ Market.

The goal of the Old State House Farmers’ Market is to offer a variety of products from as many farmers as possible within the available space. We are committed to revitalizing our marketplace and restoring it to its once vibrant status within the downtown Hartford community, where our citizens and our farmers come together and enjoy the “best” of what Connecticut has to offer!

In 2011 the Old State House Farmers’ Market will be open for business 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays from June 27th to October 28th.

Visit Us
If you are unfamiliar with downtown Hartford, the Old State House Farmers’ Market is located on the brick walkway within the wrought iron gates of the Old State House bordered by Main Street to the north, Central Row to the west and State House Square to the east. We have over 6,000 local businesses, employing over 80,000 employees who are so close that we call them neighbors. We’re located on the bus route and near to a few stops on the free shuttle service.

Our brick market site is safe, clean and within a metropolitan atmosphere. If you visit the Old State House during a normal week day, you would be amazed how bustling and exciting our location is. Currently, local workers and city residents have no source downtown to purchase fresh, healthy farm products.

Fresh Produce under a canope

Farmers
We understand that full representation each day may be impossible for some farmers so you can participate one, two or all three days of the week in order to encourage a maximum number of farmers and products.
To join our Farmers’ Market, please follow the steps below.

1. Read the following information;
    • OSHFM Policies and Procedures (.doc)
    • OSHFM Application Form (.doc)
    • OSHFM Farmer/Vendor Agreement (.doc)
2. Complete the Application Form and submit the application fee.
3. Wait for application acceptance.
4. Sign the Farmer/Vendor Agreement we send you and submit it with a check payable to the State of Connecticut to:
   
    Office of Legislative Management
    300 Capitol Avenue
    Hartford, CT 06106

If you would like more information call: 860-240-1388 or e-mail oshrentals@cga.ct.gov