2017 Old State House Farmers Market Opens June 13 - Concerts Series Dates Announced

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Contact: Chris Zaccaro
chris.zaccaro@cga.ct.gov
(860) 246-1553 ext. 116

Hartford, CT – The Farmers Market at Connecticut’s Old State House, the oldest of its kind in the state, will open for the season on Tuesday, June 13 and will remain open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. through October (with the exception of Tuesday, July 4). Located in the heart of historic downtown Hartford, the Old State House Farmers Market invites participation from local farmers who are able to provide high-quality Connecticut-grown products and artisans of original, handcrafted and self-manufactured quality goods made in Connecticut.

Summer Concert Series Dates Announced:

The Old State House Farmers Market will continue with its popular Summer Fun at the Farmers Market concert series this season. All concerts begin at noon, take place outside of the Old State House on its Main Street courtyard and are free to the public to enjoy. The artists and dates are as follows:
 
·         The Jolly Beggars – Friday, June 23*
·         Locomotive Shipwreck – Friday, June 30*

·         Goza – Friday, July 14*

·         Mass-Conn Fusion – Friday, July 21^

·         Nu Haven Kapelye – Friday, July 28*

·         Judy Handler & Mark Levesque – Friday, August 4*

·         Dixieland Stomp – Friday, August 11^

·         Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble – Friday, August 25^

·         Balkun Brothers – Friday, September 8*

·         The Sweetest Key – Friday, September 15^

·         Band of Steady Habits – Friday, September 22*

 ^Supported in part by the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s United Arts Campaign

*Supported by the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee

Located in historic downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s Old State House served as a seat of government for the Constitution State from 1796 to 1878. The museum is currently operating on its Regular Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Old State House Shop, located near the Food Court in State House Square, provides visitors an opportunity to purchase Connecticut, Hartford and Old State House-themed gifts, products and apparel. For more information on admission prices, school programs, upcoming events and parking discounts nearby follow Connecticut's Old State House on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the museum's website at www.ctoldstatehouse.org.