Storrs Farmers Market

Storrs Farmers Market traces back to an initiative of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, a start that still gives the market a distinctly local footing in Storrs. Founded in 1994, it spent many years behind the church, became independent in 2006, and settled at Mansfield Town Hall in 2008. Today the market runs on the grassy lawn at Mansfield Town Hall at 4 S. Eagleville Road, giving it a civic setting in the village of Storrs within the Town of Mansfield. That long path from church grounds to town hall helps explain why the market reads as an established part of the weekly rhythm here.

Why it matters locally

Founded in 1994, Storrs Farmers Market has kept a local food presence in Storrs across multiple locations and formats, from its early years behind St. Mark's Episcopal Church to its current home at Mansfield Town Hall. In 2006 the market became an independent entity, and in 2008 it settled into the town hall site while also beginning a winter market the same year.

That year-round structure matters because the market's own winter program is centered on access to fresh, locally grown foods through the colder months, with the Winter Market held in the Buchanan Auditorium inside the Mansfield Public Library. The seasonal calendar also stays closely tied to Mansfield, including a "Celebrate Mansfield Festival" market day in late September.

What you'll find there

The clearest thing to expect here is a market shaped by weekly themed Saturdays rather than a published vendor roster. Across the season, the event calendar points to produce, makers, family activities, and seasonal foods as recurring emphases.

• -Look for artisan-focused offerings during Artisan Day on May 16.
• -Find garden-start items or plant-centered shopping during Get your garden started day on May 23.
• -Expect strawberry-themed seasonal offerings on June 13 for Strawberry Day.
• -Catch garlic-focused shopping or programming during Garlic Day on July 25.
• -See sweet corn and watermelon featured on August 15.
• -Watch for honey-related products or activities during National Honey Month on September 19.

Events run every week, including Pride at market, a back-to-school scavenger hunt, Soup Day, Apple Appreciation Day, and a Halloween market on the closing date.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the easiest detail to miss if you're used to bringing a pet along to outdoor markets. The main season runs on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mansfield Town Hall, on the grassy lawn at 4 S. Eagleville Road in Storrs. Restrooms are not available on site.

This market is also strongly date-specific in its programming, so your visit can feel different from one Saturday to the next. Opening Day starts May 2, and the season closes with a Halloween market on October 31. In between, themed dates include Kid makers day, National Farmers Market week, Fall Artisan's Day, and Apple Appreciation Day, which can help you choose a week that matches what you want from the trip.