Become a Vendor or Busker

-The Farms accepted are those that grow/raise their products locally, with Maryland farms vetted first.
-Products sold must be grown or produced by the farm and land(s) listed on the application. All items must be approved by BOPA, and limitations will be set.
-Farm vendors may not sell Artisan items
-Produce growers must grow/produce their items. You must relay any crop failure, WITH A WRITTEN NOTICE, to the Market Manager for permission to supplement from an approved source.
-Any “holiday” items must be listed on your application and approved.
-No Styrofoam containers allowed.
*NOTE: If you are selling ready-made items for consumption (i.e., muffins, salads, etc.) you need a health permit. Click here for more information on Cottage Food policies.

-Product offerings listed on applications must be made by the Food / Alcohol Vendor and/or their company facility and be approved by the Farmers’ Market. No Reselling. Please note that greater consideration is given to Maryland applicants utilizing local farms and/or locally-made ingredients in their retail products.
-No Styrofoam containers allowed.
-Any “holiday” items must be listed on your application and approved.
-The product must be prepared and sold within the guidelines of the Baltimore City Fire and Health Departments, and have a Food Permit / required licensing if it is to be sampled or consumed on-site. Please go to their websites for complete guidelines. Highlights are listed below:
*A Baltimore City Health Department Food Permit must be obtained before vending at the Market.
*Applications can be found at https://health.baltimorecity.gov/environmental-health/food-facilities or by calling the Health Department at 410-396-4424.
*All food cooked on the premises must have a “tagged” fire-resistant tent and a 2A-10BC Portable Fire Extinguisher. Deep Fryers need a Class K extinguisher.

Artisans are producers and vintage/antique sellers, with preference given to Maryland businesses.

-Artisan vendors are accepted based on creativity, uniqueness, variety, space availability, and branding.
-Occasional Sunday (OS) vendors may sign up for 2 Sundays maximum per month (unless previously communicated and negotiated with Market Management) via the provided links. OS vendors are not guaranteed a specific location on the footprint each time they vend.
-Items sold by Artisan vendors must be listed on applications and approved by the Farmers Market before participation.
-Any “holiday” items must be listed on your application and approved. Artisan vendors should not be selling edible/ food items.
-Business insurance is not required but highly encouraged.