First Saturday - May 2026

About the event

First Saturdays is an outdoor market held on the first Saturday of each month from April to October in Downtown Fayetteville, TN. The event is a vibrant and bustling community event that brings together farmers, artisans, and locals. The market features a variety of vendors selling locally grown produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, and other artisanal products. You may also find food trucks selling all types of foods, such as kettle corn, loaded potatoes, barbecue, hamburgers and hotdogs, walking tacos, shaved ice, cajun seafood, and more!

Dates

May 02, 2026 · 9:00 AM - May 02, 2026 · 2:00 AM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

The event has ended

Location

Tennessee, United States

100 Main Ave N, Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334-3083, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Vendors may park on the square ONLY to load and unload. Once you have unloaded, vehicles must be movedimmediately. YOU CANNOT PARK IN FRONT OF A BUSINESS. Please park at the church lots on Elk Ave N.

Health & safety

In Tennessee, homemade baked goods sold at a farmers market fall under the Tennessee Food Freedom Act (TFFA) (sometimes referred to as the state’s cottage food law). This law makes it very business-friendly to sell food made in a home kitchen, but it does require specific labeling so consumers know what they’re buying and where it came from.? General Labeling Requirements (for baked goods sold at farmers markets)Under Tennessee’s Food Freedom Act, every homemade food product you sell must include the following information, either on the packaging label or, if not pre-packaged, on a sign at your booth:Producer’s InformationYour nameYour home address (physical street address; P.O. Boxes may not be accepted in all interpretations of the law)Your telephone numberProduct NameThe common or usual name of what you’re selling (e.g., Chocolate Chip Cookies)Ingredients ListAll ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weightIf you want to make your label more helpful, you should disclose major allergens (e.g., Contains: wheat, eggs, milk) even though it’s technically a recommendation rather than a separate Weight/QuantityThe amount of product in the package in both Imperial and Metric units (e.g., ounces and grams) — especially important for pre-packaged items.Required DisclaimerThe legally required statement:“This product was produced at a private residence that is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens.”? Where the Labeling Info Must AppearDepending on how your product is sold at the farmers market:Packaged products: all required info must be on a label attached to the package.Bulk or unpackaged goods: you must have the info on a label on the bulk container or on a placard/sign displayed at your booth.? Notes for BakersTennessee does not require a state food license, permit, inspection, or food safety training to sell cottage food at a farmers market.The law broadly allows selling non-hazardous baked goods (cookies, breads, cakes that don’t require refrigeration) directly to consumers.If you sell online or take phone orders, the same information must be clearly accessible to customers (e.g., on your website or upon request).? Additional TipsEven though state law doesn’t require it, many sellers include allergen highlights (like Contains: wheat, milk, soy) to make it easier for customers with food sensitivities.Keep clear records of what you sell in case of a complaint or food safety question — Tennessee recommends having traceability information like lot numbers or production dates.

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Terms & Conditions

VENDOR GUIDELINESFirst Saturdays – Fayetteville, TN – Presented by Fayetteville Main StreetWe ask that all vendors observe these guidelines to keep the experience fair and SAFE for all involved. We will beenforcing these rules. If you do not follow ALL guidelines, you will not be permitted at the next event.REGISTRATIONVendors MUST register for EACH First Saturday to participate. Registration closes when spots are filled. You will receive aconfirmation email and/or text message by Wednesday at 8PM before First Saturday. Service-driven or politicallyaffiliated businesses will not be permitted. Only businesses with tangible physical products and non-profitorganizations will be accepted at the discretion of the Main Street Board of Directors. Products will be juried by theMain Street Board of Directors. No political, propaganda, or advertisement booths will be permitted. The Main StreetBoard of Directors reserves the right not to approve an applicant.SETUP1. Upon arrival on Saturday, check in at your assigned entrance to the square between 8AM and 8:45AM. No vendorwill be allowed to enter after 8:45AM to setup. Your assigned entrance and booth location will be confirmed prior tothe event. Your booth must be broken down and removed by 5PM.2. Volunteers on the Square will help you navigate to your space which will be marked. There are no guarantees tobooth assignment location. Booth location assignments are subject to change each month dependent upon thenumber and type of vendors. We will TRY to accommodate any special booth requests. Please let us know upfront ifyour booth requires special accommodations.3. Vendors are responsible for bringing tents (maximum 10’ x 10’), tables, chairs, or anything needed for your booth.Tents must be weighted if wind conditions are present. Please decorate your booth in an appropriate manner andkeeping your product, activity, or the Downtown Fayetteville/Lincoln County in mind. The Main Street Boardreserves the right to prohibit any written or visible materials that are deemed inappropriate.4. Set up must be completed and ready for business by 9AM.5. No booths will be allowed to set up on the sidewalk. With the support of City Ordinance: No. 200010, the MainStreet Board has the authority to ask any unapproved vendors or groups that set up at the square to leave. Anyresistance will then be handled by the City Police Department. This task is not at all enjoyable but must be done toshow fair treatment to organizations who have been approved. Please remember according to this ordinance, theMain Street Board has sole authority to regulate the placement of booths on city property during this event.PARKINGYou may park on the square ONLY to load and unload your booth. Once you have unloaded, vehicles must be movedimmediately. YOU CANNOT PARK IN FRONT OF A BUSINESS. Please park at the church lots on Elk Ave N.ADDITIONAL NOTES:1. The municipal building or the courthouse will be open for restrooms each month.2. Once an application is accepted by the Board, the vendor fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. If yourapplication is rejected, the vendor fee will be returned.3. The Main Street Board also reserves the right not to approve an applicant that is not deemed appropriate. Anygroup failing to abide by the guidelines will be asked to disassemble their booth and leave the event areaimmediately.4. If you do not show up for 2 First Saturdays without notice, you will not be able to participate in First Saturday. If youcannot make it to First Saturday, you cannot “give” or “assign” your spot to another vendor without communicationwith the First Saturday Committee Chair or FMS Director.

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Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States