Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Silver Spring, Maryland

Milk Lady Markets market at General Getty Park.

FRESHFARM's flagship MoCo market, 45+ farmers & producers, at Veterans Plaza.

Chic Events DC runs a year-round portfolio of craft fairs and cultural festivals across the DC metro area — Frederick, Alexandria, Silver Spring, Manassas, Gaithersburg, Woodbridge, and National Harbor. Events span seasonal themes (spring Mother's Day celebrations, fall Halloween markets, winter holiday shows) plus themed festivals (Oktoberfest, international food, world heritage). Most events are sold out or nearly full for 2026; National Harbor and fall/winter dates have the most remaining vendor space. Registration requires both vendor form and payment to confirm.

Held each July at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Summer Fair draws around 1,800 attendees. The fair welcomes arts & crafts, food, dessert, direct sales, and general vendors. Registration is online; vendor fee must be paid to complete acceptance.

Cultural festival at Veterans Plaza celebrating Black-owned businesses through commerce, food, and entertainment.

Chic Events DC runs a year-round calendar of arts, crafts, and food festivals across the DC metro area — Frederick, Alexandria, Silver Spring, Manassas, Woodbridge, Gaithersburg, Leesburg, and National Harbor. Events range from seasonal art shows and craft fairs to themed festivals (Oktoberfest, Fall-o-ween, holiday markets, cultural food festivals). Most events are held at established outdoor venues like Veterans Plaza, John Carlyle Square, and park settings. Many spring and summer events sell out; fall and holiday slots remain more available. Registration requires both vendor form submission and payment.

Held in mid-September at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, this end-of-summer celebration draws arts, crafts, and food vendors. Registration requires both vendor form and payment to confirm participation.

Chic Events DC runs three seasonal festivals in the DC-area: Silver Spring End of Summer Celebration (September), Silver Spring Fall-O-Ween (October), and Old Town Manassas Fall-O-Ween (October). They welcome Arts & Crafts, Clothing & Accessories, Direct Sales Consultants, Desserts & Treats, Food, General vendors, and nonprofits. Booth sizes range from 10×10 to 10×20; food vendors can book tent or truck space. Optional add-ons include prime/corner booth placement, electricity, Facebook Live promotion, tent rental, and pre-event social media marketing. Vendor spaces are non-shareable; all tents must be anchored with weights.

Held in Silver Spring at Veterans Plaza, the Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival features international food vendors, crafts, and live performances. Vendor registration and booth-fee payment must both be completed to confirm your spot.

Held in Silver Spring's Arts & Entertainment District, Silver Spring Jazz Festival is a free outdoor event featuring two continuous stages of jazz performances from 3pm–10:30pm, with headliner Cimafunk performing at 8:30pm. The festival includes a brewery garden (beer restricted to local Silver Spring breweries), food vendors, and family activities. Booth space is restricted to sponsors; inquire about vendor and sponsorship opportunities through the event organizers.

Held in Silver Spring at Veterans Plaza in late May, World Heritage Festival draws international food and craft vendors. Registration requires both a vendor form and payment to confirm participation.