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Where to find a great farmers market in eastern Connecticut

There are plenty of summertime hobbies. While some swim, fish or camp, others may grow fruits and vegetables in their garden. However, not all of us are blessed with a green thumb, and you may not have the time and energy to grow your own. Still, you can get that fresh-picked taste from local farmers without needing to travel far. Below is a list of just some of the farmers markets in eastern Connecticut, from ones that open in one spot to others that travel to multiple locations. The information is sourced from each farmers markets' respective social media pages and websites, and the National Farmer's Market Directory. The Northeastern CT Farmers Market This farmers market travels to multiple locations in Windham County throughout the week. On Tuesdays, the farmers market is in Plainfield at 651 Norwich Road, across from Agway, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Wednesdays, it's in Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Commons Plaza at 564 Providence Road from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Thursdays it's at the Riverview Marketplace at 18 Kennedy Drive in Putnam from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Saturdays, it's at the Killingly Public Library at 25 Westcott Road from 9 a.m. to noon. Some vendors, including Woodstock Farms and B-Z-B Farms, appear at all locations, while others only appear at some locations. For example, Palazzi Orchard only comes to the Killingly locations, and Organic Roots only comes at the Putnam and Brooklyn locations. The NECT Farmers Market accepts credit, debit and SNAP. Uncas on Thames Farmers Market The Norwich Uncas on Thames Farmers Market at 401 West Thames Street, Building 100, is open this year on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Nov. 3. This farmer's market is headed by the Killam and Bassette Farmstand of South Glastonbury. The items available include fruits, veggies, local honey, maple syrup, free-range eggs, and award winning canned goods. FMNP/Soli, SNAP, EBT, Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupons, TVCCA Coupons, credit, debit and cash are accepted forms of payment. Downtown Norwich Farmers Market This year, the Downtown Norwich Farmers Market is on Wednesdays and runs through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park on 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive. Goods available include fruits, vegetables, honey, jams, eggs, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The Downtown Norwich Farmers Market accepts Farmers Market Nutrition Program, WIC and SNAP alongside cash and card. Voluntown Farmers' Market The Voluntown Economic Development Commission operates the Voluntown Farmers' Market on Sundays at the Voluntown Elementary School parking lot, 195 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 5. Some of the vendor include LakeView Farm, Peterson's Patch Flower Farm, and Country Comfort Cooking. Lisbon Farmers Market The Town of Lisbon hosts a farmers market on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the Newent Meeting House Green, 12 South Burnham Highway until the end of September. Bozrah Farmers Market The Bozrah Farmers Market, located at 45 Bozrah St. operates on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. until Oct. 11. The market has a wide range of products, but has a strict rule that vendors can only sell products that they themselves grow or make. Some local vendors who sell at the farmers market include Hillydale Road Farm, Rare Breed Cheese, Collins Farm Stand. There are also a variety of craftspeople there, as well as fresh food and cheese. Montville Farmers Market The Montville Farmers Market takes place on Tuesdays until Oct. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Camp Oakdale Large Pavillion on 75 Oxoboxo Dam Road. Farm vendors include Collins Farm, Orbe's Heritage Farm and Smith Acres, along with crafters including Owl Wise Botanicals and Wooden Crow Creations. Some weeks also have a theme, like Dog Days and Pirate Night. Putnam Saturday Farmers Market The Town of Putnam organizes a farmers market at 18 Kennedy Drive on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 25. The market features eight food vendors, including Barton Farms of Scotland and Sugarz Bakery of Danielson, and five artisans, including Easy Acres Gnomestead of Pomfret and Simply Soaps of Thompson. Customers can pay the farmers directly through cash, checks or Farmers Market Nutrition Program/WIC Cards. Anyone paying by debit card or EBT/SNAP card must first purchase tokens equal to how much they want to spend before shopping. EBT/SNAP tokens still follow the same rules the regular card does. The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market does not accept credit cards. This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Eastern Connecticut farmers markets: Find your local flavor here Solve the daily Crossword