Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Vermont

Autumn on the Green runs the first Sunday in October, 10 AM to 4 PM, on the village green in Danville, Vermont. Over 200 vendors sell across a broad range: jewelry, original artwork, antiques, pottery, handspun yarn and knitwear, clothing, body products, books, candles, quilts, baskets, rugs, and handcrafted furniture and wood products. Vermont specialty foods are a strong presence — maple products, cheese, cider, jams and jellies, pickles, baked goods — alongside prepared food vendors. Admission is free. The timing puts it at peak foliage in the Northeast Kingdom, so the crowd blends locals with leaf-peeping visitors. One-day event, single Sunday, so plan inventory for concentrated traffic. Note: Vendor fees are not listed online for this event (the fee below could be wildly incorect). Please contact the organizer directly for pricing.

The Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival is a weekend event benefiting the Arlington Common in Arlington, Vermont, with a portion of proceeds supporting Battenkill watershed conservation. The Arlington Common is a community center run by the Arlington Arts Enrichment Program, a nonprofit focused on arts and wellness. The fly fishing focus shapes vendor fit — anglers, gear, and outdoor and conservation-adjacent goods are the natural match rather than general craft. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Weekly outdoor farmers market along the riverwalk in Bennington featuring local produce, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods. Open 10 AM - 2 PM.

The Brandon Farmers Market has run for over 40 years, serving Brandon and surrounding communities in Vermont. Vendors sell homegrown vegetables, baked goods, Vermont maple syrup, honey, and handcrafted items. It's an outdoor market with a stated non-commercial focus, giving local farmers and craftspeople a direct outlet.

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

The Bristol Farmers Market is a Monday evening dinner market on the town green in downtown Bristol, Vermont. The evening dinner format favors prepared food and ready-to-eat items alongside the usual market goods.

Running since 1980, Burlington Farmers Summer Market is held every Saturday (9AM - 2PM) from late spring through autumn in Burlington's South End. It's a marketplace of farmers, specialty food producers, and artisan crafts—drawing both community shoppers and tourists. Fresh produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and local beverages like craft beer and cider are standard finds. Note: vendors must reside in Vermont year-round, must have valid VT tax IS, must have business insurance, cannot already have a storefront, VT health license required for prepared food. Owner must be present at 50% of the markets.

The Burlington Farmers Market has run every Saturday since 1980, from late spring through autumn in Burlington's South End. Vendors include farmers, specialty food producers, and artisan crafters. It draws both local regulars and tourists, which broadens the customer base beyond a neighborhood market.

Held in Lyndonville in late August, Caledonia County Fair is celebrating 180 years with agricultural events—animal shows and judging, ox pulling, horse pulling, maple sugar house—alongside demo derby, truck pulls, live music, and a midway by Dreamland Amusements. Strong foot traffic from established county-fair crowds.

The Capital City Farmers Market has run in Montpelier since 1977, with 50+ vendors selling produce, prepared foods, and artisan crafts. The summer market is at 133 Main Street, with the winter market at Caledonia Spirits. A Thanksgiving market runs as a third season. Three seasons across two venues gives vendors a near year-round selling window, which is unusual for Vermont — most markets in the region shut down after autumn.

For over 40 years, the Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo in Essex Junction, Vermont has combined two shows in one venue: a handmade craft marketplace and an Antique Expo in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Together they fill 125+ booths with American-made work, vintage finds, and specialty foods, with live craft demonstrations throughout the weekend. The indoor venue means the show runs rain or shine, and there's free on-site parking. The two-show structure means separate vendor tracks — handmade artisans and antique or collectible dealers. Confirm which application applies before submitting.

Held in Essex Junction for 10 days in late August, the Champlain Valley Fair is Vermont's largest annual event, drawing 120,000+ attendees and over a century of tradition. Seeks food & beverage vendors, product concessions, and services — food vendors with established track records do well here. Expect agricultural exhibits, horse shows, live music, demolition derbies, motor sports, craft beer competitions, and cooking demonstrations alongside the carnival midway. Established audience, high foot traffic, strong repeat attendance. Note: Vendor fees are not listed online for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for pricing.

The Chester Festival is an annual juried art and craft fair on the town common in Chester, Vermont, running more than 50 years. Handcrafted goods from regional artisans, local food, and live music, held over a fall weekend. The juried format means acceptance isn't guaranteed, and fall timing puts it in Vermont's foliage season — so the crowd includes visitors traveling for the weekend, not just locals.

The Craftsbury Farmers Market runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, on Craftsbury Common. Operating since 2002, it carries fresh seasonal produce, body care products, handmade goods including jewelry and pottery, and prepared foods from local vendors. Live local music and community events run alongside the stalls. Note: You must download the application form and submit to this organizer directly to apply—no application link is available online.

Held each Labor Day weekend in downtown Bennington, Garlic Town USA has been running for over 30 years and draws 130+ vendors alongside 20+ food trucks, live music, beer and cocktail bars, and kids' activities. Expect fresh garlic, gourmet garlic-infused products, garlic-themed merchandise, and plenty of culinary creations built around the star ingredient — it's Vermont's signature garlic celebration. Note: Vendor fees are not listed online for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for pricing.

Small Northeast Kingdom market on the Town Hall Green with farm goods and crafts.

Running since 1942, Guilford Fair is a small-town agricultural fair in rural Guilford showcasing small farms, arts and crafts, livestock shows (cattle, horse, sheep), baking contests, ox pull, horse drawing, chainsaw contests, and live music. The fair accepts craft vendors, food vendors, and non-profit exhibitors. Held around Labor Day each September.

Weekly farmers market at Atkins Field in Hardwick, Vermont, run in partnership with the Center for an Agricultural Economy. Farmers, prepared food, artisans, and youth vendors, with live music. Open 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The Jeezum Crow Festival is a two-day music festival at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont, with food and craft vendors alongside two-stage programming across the Amphitheater and Bullwheel stages. Doors are 6 PM Friday and 12 PM Saturday. The Friday evening start and ticketed-audience format mean a captive festival crowd rather than passing foot traffic. Vendors should plan for evening lighting on Friday and a long Saturday. Note: Limited public information is available for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for details.

Held Thursday afternoons at Mills Riverside Park in Jericho, this farmers market runs May through October and accepts cash, card, SNAP/EBT, checks, and Crop Cash. The market features local produce, crafts, and prepared foods from regional vendors. Full Season Fees: $325 for the full season (21 weeks) Half Time Fees: $225 for 10 weeks, spread out throughout the season Day Vendor Fees: $30 per week

Held in Johnson each July over three days (the 4th full weekend), Lamoille County Field Days is a traditional agricultural fair run entirely by volunteers. Born from a 1961 tractor rodeo organized by the Young Farmers Organization and Future Farmers of America, it's now in its 62nd year in its current form. A nonprofit focused on family fun and education while promoting agricultural heritage, the fair features livestock exhibitions, tractor pulls, ox pulls, horse shows, pig races, rides, and local food and craft vendors. New food vendors must contact the fair first (802-635-7113 or lcfielddays@gmail.com) before applying due to a no-compete policy. Insurance certificate required.

The Lamoille Valley Year-Round Farmers Artisan Market runs weekly. Vendors sell locally grown vegetables, meats, dairy, baked goods, artisan crafts, and seasonal farm products. Year-round operation is the standout here — most Vermont markets close after autumn, so this gives vendors a winter selling window. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

The Ludlow Farmers Market runs Sundays from 9 AM to 1 PM on Depot Street in Ludlow, Vermont. The 2026 season has an expanded vendor lineup at a new location with 40+ vendors showcasing produce, cheeses, handcrafted beverages, live music, and a block-party atmosphere. Fees use a sliding scale with seasonal rates not exceeding $150.

Juried two-day craft fair in Waitsfield, Vermont, run by the nonprofit Valley Players. Handmade goods from small keepsakes to fine art and jewelry, with live music and a food court. The juried format means acceptance isn't guaranteed, and the nonprofit ownership means booth fees go back into local arts programming.

The Manchester Farmers Market runs Thursdays from 3 to 6 PM, Memorial Day through Columbus Day, rain or shine. Started in 2000 with a handful of vendors, it now hosts over 30 local farmers and artisans. This is a producer-only market — vendors must sell what they grow or make, so resale isn't permitted. The market accepts debit, credit, EBT, and Farm to Family coupons.