For All Potential Vendors Complete theinquiry form and we will connect with you --usually in about a week-- to say whether there is a fit with our markets and to send you the full requirements and the online application when it opens.
Our rolling-admission Applications are open for all market locations for several vendor types. Our online market applications are open for the following locations: Cabin John Farmers' Market - runs May/June to October/November, 9 am until 1 pm. Application typically opens by January. Derwood Farmers’ Market - runs April to Labor Day Weekend. 9 am until 1 pm. Application typically opens by January. Derwood FALL Farmers’ Market - runs September to November, 9 am until 1 pm. Application typically opens by July. Shady Grove Farmers’ Market - runs on May 18 to September 28, 2022. 11 am until 2 pm. Application typically opens by January.
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS Insurance All makers of edibles, farmers, skin care product vendors and any vendors with potentially harmful products such as glass must have liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000.000 per incident coverage and a minimum of $2,000,000 umbrella coverage at the time you are accepted and complete the application. These documents must be uploaded when completing the application.
Meal Vendors
Once you are accepted, you must provide the required health department licenses and a commercial kitchen lease. You upload these documents to us when completing your application.
We prioritize meal vendors who are looking to fellow vendors or sourcing from local farms for their primary ingredients.
Art and Craft Vendors We accept artisans who are handcrafting their products or in some cases, have approved relationships with fair traders.
Business Vendors We accept business vendors at our Shady Grove Market. At the Derwood Market, we are expanding our sponsorship program with promotional opportunities and benefits for business vendors. If you are a business in the community and interested in becoming a business sponsor, please contact us at MilkLadyMarkets@gmail.com
