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Farmers markets are a different animal

They're seasonal. They're weekly. They usually have producer-only rules, cottage food laws to navigate, and long-standing vendors who've held their spot for a decade. Getting in isn't a matter of a single application — it's a commitment to show up every Saturday from May through October, rain or shine.

Canopy Season helps you find markets that align with what you make and where you're willing to drive every week.

Farmers market listings

The Market at Pepper Place

Farmers
Birmingham, AL·Sat 7a-12p, Jan 31-Dec 12 2026 (Wed 9a-1p Apr-Jun)

The Market at Pepper Place is Birmingham's year-round Saturday farmers market—Alabama-grown produce plus artisan and food vendors. Market fills its vendor roster in September for the upcoming year.

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✓ Links checked August 2026Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Booth fee

Brattleboro Area Farmers Market

Farmers
Brattleboro, VT·Saturdays, May–Oct

Long-running outdoor market featuring Vermont produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and handcrafted jewelry.

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✓ Links checked July 2026Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Booth fee

Newburgh Farmers' Market (Downing Park)

Farmers
Newburgh, NY·2026 season

Newburgh Farmers' Market runs May through November on Safe Harbors Green in downtown Newburgh. New York State vendors only — agricultural products must be sourced within 100 miles of Newburgh, value-added products within 200 miles when possible. The market seeks fresh produce, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, mushrooms, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, and specialty items like plants, flowers, coffee, and olive oil.

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✓ Links checked July 2026Apply by Oct 12, 2026

Boalsburg Farmers Market

Farmers
Boalsburg, PA·2026 season

Established Boalsburg farmers market

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✓ Links checked August 2026Apply by Jan 1, 2027

Bowie Farmers Market

Farmers
Bowie, MD·Sundays, May–Oct

Bowie Farmers Market runs Sundays from late May through October in the parking lot at Bowie High School. The vendor mix includes produce, baked goods, beef and goat meat, fresh cut flowers, bedding plants, and handmade crafts. Vendors can commit to weekly or bi-weekly slots — bi-weekly vendors are split into two rotating groups so the market maintains a consistent lineup each Sunday.

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✓ Links checked July 2026Apply by Jan 1, 2027 Booth fee

Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market

Farmers
Omaha, NE·Saturdays, May–Oct

The Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market runs Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at 11th and Jackson. More than 80 regular vendors sell across the season — produce growers, bakers, prepared-food makers, coffee roasters, flowers, crafts, and specialty goods including jams, spices, lavender products, and dog treats. The market runs rain or shine, with multiple nearby parking options and easy bus and bike access.

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✓ Links checked September 2026Apply by Jan 31, 2027 Booth fee

Omaha Farmers Market – Aksarben Village

Farmers
Omaha, NE·Sun, May–Oct

The Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village runs Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 67th Street and Mercy Road near Stinson Park. Over 120 local growers, chefs, and artisans sell fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, meats, honey, flowers, crafts, and prepared foods.

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✓ Links checked August 2026Apply by Jan 31, 2027 Booth fee

City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market (River Market)

Farmers
Tuscaloosa, AL·Sat 7a-noon year-round 2026 (Tue Jun-Jul added)

Year-round Saturday farmers market in Tuscaloosa with local produce, grass-fed meats, and artisan crafts.

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✓ Links checked August 2026Apply by Jan 31, 2027 Booth fee

Port Townsend Farmers Market

Farmers
Port Townsend, WA·Saturdays Apr – Dec, Wednesdays Jun-Sep

Port Townsend Farmers Market has been running since 1992 and grows to as many as 90 vendors across nine months — Saturdays year-round plus Wednesdays June through September. Located on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend, the market sources everything within 50 miles: seasonal produce, pasture-raised meat, artisan cheese, bread, prepared food. Note: Farm and food only market—No arts, crafts, or services.

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✓ Links checked August 2026Apply by Feb 1, 2027 Booth fee

Mercer Island Farmers Market

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Seattle, WA·Sundays, Jun-Oct

Seasonal, nonprofit community farmers market on Mercer Island, running since 2007. Focused on connecting local growers and businesses with Island shoppers. Features craft, processed food producers, and food trucks. Note: Vendors must be physically located in Washington State.

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✓ Links checked August 2026Apply by Feb 1, 2027 Booth fee

West End Farmers' Market

Farmers
Hackettstown, NJ·Sundays, May–Oct

Weekly market, regional farms, cottage food makers, artisans/craftsmen

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Apply by Feb 17, 2027 Booth fee

Williamstown Farmers Market

Farmers
Williamstown, MA·Saturdays, May–Nov

Saturday market in the Spring Street parking lot. 30+ regular vendors with fresh produce, dairy, meats, foods, baked goods, plus handmade jewelry and crafts (wooden bowls, ukuleles, etc.). Live folk/fiddle/banjo musicians. SNAP/WIC FMNP/Senior FMNP, SNAP Match.

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✓ Links checked July 2026Apply by Feb 20, 2027 Booth fee
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How to Find Craft Markets

How to Find Farmers Markets Accepting New Vendors

Farmers markets often have waitlists, producer-only requirements, and application windows that open once a year. Some accept crafters and prepared food alongside produce; others don't.

Canopy Season pulls together the rules for each market so you're not spending a Saturday morning driving to a market that doesn't allow your product category.

Checklist

What Vendors Should Look At Before Applying

The goal is not finding more events. The goal is finding events worth your time, effort, and budget.

Producer-only vs. reseller rules
Cottage food or licensed kitchen requirements
Weekly commitment vs. drop-in vendor days
Season length (some markets run 6 months, others year-round)
SNAP/EBT and WIC acceptance requirements
Booth fee structure (per day, per season, or percentage of sales)
Sourcing radius rules (some require goods produced within a set number of miles)

Farmers markets reward vendors who show up every week. Pick one you can actually commit to.

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Why Vendors Use Canopy Season

Canopy Season lists farmers market opportunities alongside the details that determine whether you're eligible — so you don't waste an application on a market that requires you to grow what you sell.

Questions & Answers

How do I find farmers markets accepting new vendors?

Search Canopy Season by state or region. Most markets list vendor rules, application windows, and waitlist status. Some accept new vendors year-round; others only during a defined window.

What is a producer-only market?

A producer-only market requires vendors to grow, raise, or make what they sell. No resellers, no wholesale distributors, no vendors sourcing produce from other farms. The rule protects the market's integrity and the vendors who actually farm.

Do I need a cottage food license to sell at a farmers market?

Depends on your state and what you're selling. Cottage food laws typically cover baked goods, jams, and low-risk items produced in a home kitchen. Anything requiring refrigeration usually needs a licensed commercial kitchen. Check your state's Department of Agriculture for specifics.

Are farmers market vendors juried?

Some markets jury applications, especially in larger cities. Others accept vendors on a rolling basis. Most markets require a product list and pricing so they can balance vendor categories and avoid oversaturating any one product type.

What's a typical farmers market booth fee?

Most farmers market booth fees fall between $20 and $75 per market day, with a median around $35. Some markets charge a percentage of sales instead, and season-long commitments often lower the per-week cost. Larger urban markets charge more; small-town markets charge less.