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Farmers market brews up success in Colebrook

Farmers market brews up success in Colebrook

Founders Devin Grosso, left, April Carter, middle, and Lisa Auclair attract a large crowd at the inaugural farmer’s market May 20.

John Coston

COLEBROOK – More than 100 people turned out Wednesday, May 20, for the inaugural Northwest Farm to Fork farmers market at Norbrook Farm Brewery, where 12 vendors gathered under the venue’s new pavilion to sell locally grown food, baked goods and farm products.

Held at 204 Stillman Hill Road on the Colebrook-Norfolk line, the market featured a mix of local farms, food vendors and live music.

Fifteen-year-old Bailey Carlotto of Sheffield’s Rolling Rock Farm brought her gentle chicken, “Blondie,” for visitors to pet. Ty Ford, an East Canaan farmer, offered locally raised meats, rhubarb and baked goods. And The Stead Farm in Barkhamsted brought an assortment of lamb products, many of which sold out early.

“I’m just happy to see farmers coming together with the locals,” said April Carter, a fifth-generation farmer in Torrington. “It’s nice to have an easy, relaxing evening.”

Carter is one of three women who teamed up to launch the market after Norfolk’s farmers market closed last year. The other two founders are Devin Grosso and Lisa Auclair, both of Norfolk.

Grosso said the market will be held every third Wednesday through October, with 18 vendors expected at the June 17 event.

The atmosphere was festive, with live music and a beer truck.

John Coston
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