History
The Market first opened in 2001 on the Town Green with a mission to create a place for the community to gather, a place where Town memories would be made. Original Market Manager, Glenda Castelli, with the help of an Advisory Board and many local volunteers has built the Market into a positive weekly gathering place. A place where healthy eating and farm and food education for adults and children is promoted with programs like 2nd Sunday Chef Demonstrations and the Kidz Dig It Club. The Kidz Dig It Club holds 4th Sunday Cooking Classes for school age kids who get to meet the farmer, shop and prepare and cook a snack for themselves. Glenda recently retired in 2012 and is now giving her time to The Kidz Dig It Cooking Classes and activities. Her daughter Tina Castelli was hired in late 2012 for training and took over as Market Manager in January of 2013. She has kept layout and event schedule similar to last year with only minor changes, check website for details.
Specialties
The Windsor Farmers Market is an energetic family friendly Market held on the picturesque Windsor Town Green, the hub of the Windsor Community. Sunday Markets are from 10-1 pm thru December and Thursday Markets are 5-8 pm, June- August. The Market features the finest locally grown fruits and vegetables from smaller farmers who use organic and sustainable farming practices. Also available, a fresh fish monger, artisan cheeses, breads and baked goods, local preserved foods, honey, eggs, oils, spices and nursery plants. On Sundays, purchase your grocery needs for the week, enjoy brunch on the Green with BBQ & farm to table street food while you listen to live music. On Thursdays, purchase your fruits and veggies for the weekend, enjoy Live Bands at the Summer Nights Concert Series and dine along Market St. at one of the International al fresco street food vendors. The Windsor Market holds special events each month throughout the year, check website for event dates and details.