Ridgefield Farmers Market Is DVlicious Finalist

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- There's a popular catch-phrase: “Know your farmers, know your food." And there's nowhere better to get up close and personal with your local purveyors than with a farmers market.

Nick the Knife Guy at the Ridgefield Farmers Market.
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Demonstrations often take place at the Ridgefield Farmers Market.
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Sign posting events of the day at the Ridgefield Farmers Market.
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Daily Voice

08/10/2015 7:00 a.m.

You picked five among the best in Fairfield County, each of which will be profiled this week.

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The DVlicious contest ends 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 with the winner announced at the end of the month. Below is the "dirt" on one of the finalists.

Ridgefield Farmers Market, 316 Main St., Ridgefield, 203-438-6962

Hours of Operation: Every Thursday starting in June from 2 to 6 p.m.

Goes Until: End of October

Vendors You’ll Find: From eight to 10 vendors, everything from homemade pasta to fresh-baked bread to pies, veggies, fruits and flowers. Among the more popular vendors: Nick the Knife guy who has a way with sharpening.

You'll also find Charlie and the Dog Treat Factory, Fresh Pastabilities, Simpaug Farms, Oronoque Farms Gift & Bakery, Do Re Me Farms, Hayfields, Beldotti Bakery, Conant Valley Jams, The Hickories, Honore’s Kitchen, Next Steps Living and Natural Scoop Ice Cream.

Of Special Note: The market is held on the grounds of the historic Lounsbury House.

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