Farmers Market opens for season

STAFFORD — The Stafford Farmers Market is now open. Come and support your local Connecticut farmers, food vendors, food trucks, and farm related artisans.

There is live music every week, to enjoy while you shop and snack on goodies. The market. is open to the public and it is free admission. Leashed dogs are welcome and there is a dog park on site. There is a playground available for children can play on while you shop. Great for a date night or evening out for the whole family.

There is also the Four Seasons Restaurant right across the parking lot from us, so you can grab a drink or din- ner there as well.

Check out the market on Facebook or Instagram to see a weekly market post on which vendors will be there and lots of photos. Head to our website for vendor bio’s and more market information. farmct.wixsite.com/staffordfarmmarket.

The market runs Saturdays 4-7 p.m. through Sept 16 on the field to the right of the entrance of Sun Valley Resort. 51 Old Springfield Road, Stafford. The market is FMNP certified and can accept WIC and Senior checks.

Vendors are still being accepted. Email StaffordFarmersMarketCT @gmail.com

6-8 p.m. Lawn games, art activities, and the return of scheduled field games will offer fun for kids and families.

Loveland Hill Band returns to the stage at 6 p.m., playing a diverse repertoire of rock, pop, and dance tributes until the fireworks take flight at 9:30 p.m. While Loveland Hill Band entertains audiences across southern New England, the ensemble’s guitarist, Earl Middleton, has special ties to Stafford as the school resource officer. Middleton plays an important role in maintaining a safe school environment while fostering positive relationships between students and officers. An extension of community-oriented spirit, Loveland Hill Band also promises a fun evening of family friendly live music.

Admission is free and all activities will take place at the Stafford High School, located at 145 Orcuttville Road in Stafford. For event information and updates visit www.explorestaffordct.com/summerfest.