The Niantic Farmers’ Market begins its third season, Thursday, June 20, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Methodist  St., Niantic.  The market is located between Pro-Tek Auto and Niantic Cinema.

The Market opening will include a garden dedication ceremony at 6 p.m.  The garden, named Candy’s Garden, will be dedicated to former Niantic Main Street president Candice Shaprio of Grace, a coastal lifestyle boutique, in honor of her 10 years of service to the vision of Niantic Main Street.  The dedication ceremony is free and open to the public.

Over 10 local vendors will fill the market this year.  Current market items include an array of fresh and local produce, pies, breads, plants, herbs, greens, hummus, pork, jams, jellies,      prepared foods, native wool, coffee, fresh-filled cannoli and more.

The Niantic Farmers’ Market is made possible by the support of Niantic Main Street and is funded in part by matching funds from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture through the Community Investment Act, 05-228.

The Niantic Farmers’ Market will run every Thursday until October 10.

For more information about the Market, visit www.nianticfarmersmarket.com.

The Niantic Main Street (NMS) organization is a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization committed to promoting and implementing downtown revitalization efforts in the villages of  Niantic and Flanders, Conn.  The goal of the all-volunteer group, comprised of a Board of Directors and various volunteers from within the community of East Lyme and the region, is to make      Niantic a wonderful place to live, work and play for residents and visitors.