The Newtown Farmers Market opened for its 2020 season Tuesday, June 23, at Fairfield Hills. The market is set to be open from 2 pm to 6:30 pm, every Tuesday this summer.

Some changes for the market this year, due to COVID-19 pandemic precautions, include enforcing social distancing, separating vendors by 12 feet, and limiting the market to food vendors only. Masks that cover the nose and mouth must be worn by vendors and shoppers alike, as previously reported by The Newtown Bee.

A sign was set up on June 23 to remind everyone arriving at the market of the changes. Pre-ordering is encouraged through the vendors’ websites or Google forms. Links to the websites are available online at newtownctfarmersmarket.com.

Shoppers are also asked to not handle goods; using Venmo and credit cards for purchases is encouraged; and people are asked not to linger.

This year’s vendors include Aquarian Caterers, Beldotti Bakery, Carrot Top Kitchens, Daffodil Hill, Down To Earth Apiaries, Eagle Wood Farms, Oronoque Farms, Real Food Share, Shortt’s Farm & Garden Center, South Ridge Farm, Sugar Magnolia Bakeshop, Upper Grassy Greens, Waldingfield Farm, Wonderland Jams, and Why Not Farm.

Natalie McCraigh of Wonderland Jam, a market manager, said some vendors sold out of products before the market ended. She also said Real Food Share received many donations for FAITH Food Pantry.

Lou and Jamie Geraci said they made sure to shop on the first day of the market, because they try to support local businesses.