Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market Set To Return

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market will return for the 2026 season on Thursday, July 9, at McLevy Green, according to the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District.

The market will be open every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 29.

Opening day will include a cooking demonstration by Chef Raquel Rivera of A Pinch of Salt, live music by local performers, local vendors and arts activities provided by cARTie, the Art Museum Bus. Throughout the season, the market will feature weekly live music, periodic cooking demonstrations by Rivera and Deja Smith of Khemi's Vegan Cuisine, along with fresh produce and lunch options.

"The Bridgeport DSSD is thrilled to again host the Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market at McLevy Green," Bridgeport DSSD President and CEO Lauren Coakley Vincent said in a statement. "We are honored to connect community members with their favorite vendors, local farmers, talented Bridgeport musicians, and resource providers. The Downtown Farmers Market and the many other events taking place in Downtown Bridgeport add vibrancy to the neighborhood, showcase local entrepreneurs' creativity, and welcome visitors from throughout Bridgeport."

Regular vendors this season include:

Farmers and Food

• Killam & Bassette Farmstead, South Glastonbury
• Betzy's Latin Cuisine, Bridgeport
• Khemi's Vegan Cuisine, Bridgeport
• Natural Juices, Bridgeport

Artisan Crafts and Clothing

• Destinie Designs, Bridgeport
• Kiffy Naturals, Bridgeport
• Rico Suave Accessories, Bridgeport
• The She Shed, Bridgeport

Information Providers

• American Jobs Center
• Bridgeport Public Library
• Fairfield County Coalition Voter Registration
• Greater Bridgeport Transit and CTrides
• Liberation Programs
• Recovery Network of Programs

The district said special guests will vary throughout the season and may include CONNECT-US, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging, UI/Avangrid and Jehovah's Witness. Additional vendor information is available at colorfulbridgeport.com/signature-events.

The market also will participate in the Bridgeport Bucks Program through a partnership with the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative. The program provides coupons that can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables at Bridgeport farmers markets. Businesses, community organizations and nonprofits can purchase the coupons to distribute to clients, employees or community groups.

The market will also accept SNAP/EBT, WIC, Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks for WIC and senior recipients, Bridgeport Bucks, cash, credit and debit cards.

According to the district, the market's SNAP incentive program allows customers to purchase $2 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables for every $1 spent in SNAP benefits.