Westport Farmers Market opens June 13

WESTPORT — The Westport Farmers Market opens for the summer season on June 13, according to a news release. Organizers are working to make it a safe experience that continues to connect shoppers with essential local businesses.

The market will be held every Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from June 13-Oct. 3 at the Town Hall Annex at 856 Main Road.

Vendors will include Skinny Dip Farm, Movement Ground Farm (vegetables), Scuttlebutt Coffee (baked goods and coffee), Old County Farm (meat, eggs, soap), with more vendors expected.

Most all of the businesses selling at the market are small family farms and food operations, according to the release.

Coronavirus safety features in place will include a hand sanitizer station. Tents will be further apart to allow more space while navigating the market.

All vendors and shoppers are required to wear masks and practice good social distancing, keeping 6 feet away from others, the release said.

Each vendor will set up in a way to encourage distancing and quick and easy transactions. Many vendors will be offering their products on a pre-order basis. Customers are urged to visit the farmers market website for more information and use links to vendor websites for online sales.