FOOD VENDORS- 2026 Baltimore Farmers' Market

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is proud to announce that the 49th Annual Baltimore Farmers' Market is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Market season.

The Baltimore Farmers' Market is producer-only. Food Vendors selected for the Baltimore Farmers' Market are chosen based on their commitment to the Baltimore regional community, creating fine products, and keeping the Maryland food scene thriving and diverse.

As Maryland's largest Farmers' Market, we operate on Sundays from April through December, 7:00am to 12:00pm. The Market takes place rain or shine (with the exception of Sunday, May 24, 2026 due to Artscape) under the Jones Falls Expressway (JFX) off of the Pleasant Street exit (I-83).

Key Dates:

Applications Close:  Friday, January 9, 2026

Notification of Application Status: Rolling acceptance, with final notices sent mid-February 2026 ***

Opening Day of Market:  Sunday, April 12, 2026

Final Market Day:  Sunday, December 20, 2026

*** Accepted vendors must confirm their participation by March 13, 2026, via the shared survey linked in their acceptance email; otherwise, their spot will be forfeited. *** 

Fee Schedule:

• Season fees are broken up into 4 payments, unless you opt to make one payment in full. First payments must be made before the opening day of the Market to be eligible for participation.
• Food Trucks will automatically be considered 1.5 spaces, plus any additional tents
• A 5% discount will be applied to accepted vendors that pay in full before the Market season begins
• Food Vendors may not exceed 4 (10'x10') spaces

Per 10' x 10' space:

Packaged food (NO electricity or generator needed): $1,600 ($1,520 with the 5% discount)

Perishable foods (electricity or generator needed*): $2,100 ($1,995 with the 5% discount)

Cooking onsite: $2,500 ($2,375 with the 5% discount)

*Electricity is not available at all locations, and is not provided as part of your Market vending fee. You may need to procure a "quiet" generator to operate

Current & Former Food Vendors: 

• A new application is required every season.
• Participation in past Market seasons does not guarantee acceptance for future seasons.
• Any space you may have used for past seasons is not guaranteed for future Markets; spaces are assigned at the discretion of the Baltimore Farmers' Market Staff.

New and Returning Applicants:

• The applicant must also be the owner of the business.
• The email and contact information provided here will be the main contact for application status, contracting, billing, weekly correspondence, etc.
• The Market is a "rain or shine" event; vendors are responsible for preparing their products, booths, and staff for a variety of weather conditions.
• Vendors are responsible for their own setup and equipment. You must supply your own tables, chairs, power cords, etc. You should bring a sign indicating the name and location of your business.
• Update your social media presence and provide accurate links to any social media pages or websites. Inaccurate web links reflect poorly in the review process. Please make it easy for us to see what you do!
• If you were a vendor in a previous season and still have an outstanding balance as of January 1, 2026, your application will not be considered for the 2026 season.
• If applicable, you must be in good standing with the Health Department and have all necessary permits and certifications to operate at the Market
• Provide as much detail and information about your product as possible. We need to know what sets your product apart from other applicants.
• Vending in previous seasons does not guarantee you acceptance this season, or guarantee you specific placement on the footprint if accepted again.
• Electricity is not available at all locations, and is not provided as part of your Market vending fee. You may need to procure a "quiet" generator to operate.
• Parking is not available or guaranteed at all booth locations.
• Food vendors may not sell craft or artisan products. Any non-food/ merch items must also be approved prior to acceptance or vending at the Market.

Visit the website for the full 2026 Farmers' Market Vendor Guidelines (additional highlights below):

https://farmersmarketbaltimore.org/vendors-apply/

• Contracts are for the complete season, and it is at the discretion of BOPA and the City to cancel a Market day if it is unsafe or untenable to attend. 
• Accepted vendors may be required to attend a vendor orientation before opening day.
• Attendance is mandatory, and you must give notice for planned absences. Your space WILL be forfeited if more than 3 market days are missed or there is a pattern of late arrival.
• Vendors must be set up by 6:45am and may not leave before 12:15pm. No moving vehicles are allowed between 6:45am—12:15pm. You must be off-site by 1:30pm
• Product offerings listed on applications must be made by the Food Vendor and/or their company facility and be approved by the Farmers’ Market. 
• No Re-Selling. Please note that greater consideration is given to Maryland applicants utilizing local farms and/or locally made ingredients in their retail product.
• No Styrofoam containers allowed.      
• The product must be prepared and sold within the guidelines of the Baltimore City Fire and Health Departments, and have a Food Permit if it is to be sampled or consumed on-site. Please go to their websites for complete guidelines. Highlights are listed below:   
• If accepted, a Baltimore City Health Department Food Permit must be obtained prior to vending at the Market. Applications can be found at, https://bit.ly/4gMQV9R or call the Health Department at 410-396-4424.
• All food cooked on premises must have a “tagged” fire-resistant tent and a 2A-10BC Portable Fire Extinguisher. Deep Fryers need a Class K extinguisher. 
• Vendors may not share, resell, or sublet their space. Vendors may only sell approved items. There is NO RESELLING allowed.
• Any food sold must be prepared and sold within the guidelines of the Baltimore City Fire and Health Departments, and you must obtain and post your Health Department Permit on-site.
• Insurance: Accepted Farms and Food Vendors must furnish BOPA with a Certificate of Insurance for General Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000 typical with specifics for special insurance needs listed on the contract if selected), and all Vendors must provide a copy of their Automobile Insurance Card. The certificate needs to name Baltimore Office Of Promotion & The Arts, Inc., and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore as additional insured, and state that the coverage shall be primary to any insurance coverage held by Baltimore Office Of Promotion & The Arts, Inc., and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore with respect to acts or omissions of the licensee.