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Caroline Hockenberry,
Farmers Market Coordinator
Please note that for health and safety reasons, our markets are not able to accommodate pets, except service animals, according to VA state code 12VAC5-421-3310. Prohibiting animals. which includes farmers markets as temporary food establishments.
The Fairfax County Park Authority operates 10 farmers markets across Fairfax County, Va. Our farmers market program strives to increase access to local food, improve the health of Fairfax citizens, support local food producers and protect the environment. Join us in this mission by becoming a vendor in our markets!
Our markets are strictly producer-only, meaning you must grow, raise or make from scratch all products you sell. Distributors, re-selling or brokers are strictly prohibited. All produce grown, meat raised and other products made must be within 125 mile radius of Fairfax County. We do not allow hot food to be prepared and cooked onsite at our markets.
The Fairfax County Farmers Markets vendor selection process is competitive, based on each market's individual needs. Not all vendors that apply will receive a space at markets. Spaces for baked goods vendors and conventional farmers are particularly competitive. This is especially true for our Saturday markets: Reston and Burke. We do not allow any mid-season entry or drop ins.
Fairfax County Farmers Markets only allow the sale of food items, and do not offer space to crafts vendors or other commercial businesses. Community Use Areas are available directly outside of our markets for non-profits, political organizations, and community groups to use on a first come, first served basis.
In order to qualify to sell at market, your business must be able to confirm all of the following statements.
If your business is in accordance with all statements please move on to step 2.
Please fill out the interest form below if you are interested in becoming a vendor with Fairfax County Farmers Markets.
Applications to Fairfax County Farmers Markets for the 2022 season are currently closed. Please fill out the New Vendor Interest Form in Step 2, and review the steps below for the 2023 application process.
