Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Gaithersburg, Maryland

City-run market at the Casey Community Center.

One of the nation's premier book festivals - author talks, workshops, children's activities, literary exhibitors, music, and food at Bohrer Park.

Kentlands market combining produce with neighborhood artisans selling handcrafted goods.

33rd annual Bavarian-themed festival at the Kentlands with live music, business expo, artisans, beer/mead/cider, and food. Apply as food, merchant, commercial crafter, or artist/craft vendor.

Held in Gaithersburg at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, the inaugural Spring Fever Show (April) is a three-day home, garden, and arts & crafts event from the producers of the Maryland Christmas Show. Indoor booths feature clothing, textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, prints, photography, pottery and clay, printmaking, wood, apothecary, and specialty food and beverages; outdoor spaces showcase home and garden exhibitors. Four heated indoor buildings plus covered outdoor spaces. Non-mass-produced food and beverage must be packaged for offsite consumption, and all food vendors require a health permit from the City of Gaithersburg 30 days prior to the show. Insurance required from all exhibitors.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg brings together farmers, food vendors, crafters, nonprofits, and commercial exhibitors for a mid-August county fair. Space types include concessions (food vendors from hamburgers to cotton candy), farmer's market (produce and agricultural groups), indoor (crafters, cosmetics, candy makers, home services), outdoor (concessionaires and activities), and limited nonprofit discounted space. Apply early — 2026 applications are closed, but watch for 2027 openings.

Held in Gaithersburg at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, the National Capital Orchid Society International Show & Sale is the largest orchid show on the East Coast. Expect 5,000 square feet of exhibits and vendors from across the U.S., Ecuador, Brazil, Taiwan, Canada, and Thailand — rare species, new hybrids, show-quality plants, and supplies for every level of grower. 2026 marks the show's first year at this new venue.