Wallingford Garden Market

Wallingford Garden Market is part of a growing network of community farmers markets across Connecticut, serving Wallingford shoppers with seasonal produce, specialty goods, and the chance to meet the people who grow their food.

The market operates on a schedule of May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026. Arriving in the first hour typically means the best selection.

Shoppers at Wallingford Garden Market can browse a selection that includes Vegetables and Fruits, sourced from regional farms and food producers.

Shopping at a farmers market like Wallingford Garden Market is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Wallingford Garden Market are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.

The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. Wallingford Garden Market carries what Wallingford-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.

Every vendor at Wallingford Garden Market is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.

For Wallingford residents, Wallingford Garden Market is more than a market — it is a weekly gathering that supports local livelihoods and builds food security in the neighborhood.

Contact Wallingford Garden Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.