Thanks for your interest in
in the farmers' markets run by Milk Lady Markets.
We manage the Derwood,
Shady Grove, and Wheaton markets.
Sampling of Edibles
We allow vendors to give samples. This is possible with these two simple rules:
A. Pre-packaged Samples Only — unless you have a MoCo sampling permit.
B. Contactless Samples: Never pass a sample by hand to a customer. Allow them to pick up the sample from your table or counter.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Fees
The annual application fee is variable by vendor type, please refer to the chart below. You may apply to any of our markets within the same application. The annual application fee is an administrative fee. Space fees are the rent you pay each day you are scheduled at the market. Space fees are listed on the fee chart below.
Welcome Food Trucks! 🚚✨
We’re excited to have you join us! Before starting your application, please complete the food truck schedule for each market you'd like to attend. This helps us ensure a great variety of food trucks at every market without any overlaps.
Once you’ve selected your dates, use them to complete your online application for each market.
Click below to fill out the schedule for your chosen markets:
- Derwood
- Shady Grove
- Wheaton
We can’t wait to see what deliciousness you’ll bring to the table! Thank you for helping us make each market an amazing experience. 😊
When you complete the online application, you can choose your attendance dates at each market. All monthly market fees are payable via your online invoice in cash at the market on or before the 24th of the month prior.
All vendors selling prepared foods are required to have current Food Handling Certification and liability insurance -- details in the Liability Insurance and the Food Handling Safety Certification sections below. Vendors with taxable items who apply for Wheaton Market need to provide their Sales & Use Tax certification or Number.
Vendor Application Process Overview:
1. Your application submission constitutes agreement that you have read and agree to the Market Rules here.
2. Complete a single vendor application and select each market and dates you wish to attend.
Saturdays: Derwood Farmers Market – 9 am - 1 pm; May 3 to October 11.
Wednesdays: Shady Grove Farmers Market -11 am - 2 pm; May 7 to October 29.
Thursdays: Wheaton Farmers Market - 3pm to 7 pm; May 1 to November 20.
3. Serious applicants only: Upon approval of your application, you will receive an online invoice that is due on receipt, for the application fee and the first monthly period. Future month's fees are due on or before the 24th of each month for each upcoming month. Alternating vendors who attend sporadically prepay for the entire season. All fees are non-refundable. Your space fees are based on your selected attendance plan. We no longer accept checks.
4. Upload electronic copies of all relevant proofs of insurance, licenses, and permits to your online application.
5. You will be notified of acceptance and invoiced within 14 days of completing an application.
6. After reading the full information provided below, if you still have questions, send an email to MilkLadyMarkets@gmail.com or call 301-792-9448
Snap
Matching Dollars!
We accept and match SNAP dollars and promote that as well. We use social media, state, state, and county market listings, and newspaper market listings to spread the word about this nutrition program.
Doing well by doing good... that is a thing!
Since 2011, we have raised money privately and used it to provide matching dollars to customers using WIC & Senior coupons, and SNAP or EBT to shop at the market. It is a great way to support our neighbors in need and benefit by increasing farm sales.
Farmers, check out this 2-minut video for more information!
PAYMENT METHODS
at The Market
We are ready to help with this!
You can always contact us at MilkLadyMarkets@gmail.com, and we will help you to set up credit card acceptance. Most vendors accept cash and credit/debit cards, and farmers accept WIC, Seniors' nutrition coupons, and EBT or SNAP. We strongly recommend you get a mobile form of credit card acceptance. Square, ApplePay, and PayPal are typical 'no money to start' ways to accept credit and debit cards. Get your first $1,000 of credit card processing with no processing fees by using our express link to begin accepting credit cards today.
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