Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Maryland

Running for 45 years in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood, 32nd Street Farmers Market is a year-round Saturday gathering of 70+ vendors — farmers, bakers, artisans, and food makers who grow or make everything they sell. Community-focused market with strong emphasis on local sourcing and producer-only eligibility. Accepts multiple payment options and hosts special events throughout the year.

One of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast, 50th anniversary, Juneteenth weekend in Druid Hill Park; ~300,000 attendees. 100+ local vendors and makers. Organized by City of Baltimore Rec & Parks / MOACE.

Held each July in Cumberland, Allegany County Fair & Ag Expo runs nine days with 4-H/FFA livestock shows, agricultural competitions, exhibits, demolition derbies, mud bog, tractor pulls, live music, and rides. Commercial area operates Monday–Saturday, 4 PM–10:30 PM. Local makers, gardeners, and artisans exhibit alongside food vendors. Free parking on grounds.

30+ year producer-only association operating multiple weekly markets across the county under one operator: Canal Place (Sat & Thu, Cumberland), Country Club Mall/LaVale (Tue), Frostburg City Place (Fri), and UPMC Western MD (Wed). Locations listed here rather than split into separate rows.

Annapolis Holiday Market is held at St John's College in downtown Annapolis during December, featuring artisans and food vendors selling handmade goods, crafts, art, and festive specialty foods. Free admission. New vendors who make all their own items are welcome to apply.

Held in Crownsville at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, the Annapolis Irish Festival is a two-day celebration featuring live music, Irish dance performances, food and beverage vendors, Highland games, axe throwing, and Irish-themed shopping. Friday night kicks off with family and first responder programming; Saturday is all-ages with contests, a kids zone, and a full schedule of entertainment. Vendors must attend both days.

Held in May at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival welcomes both commercial and independent craft vendors. Applications are shared across the Peake Events/ABC Events portfolio, so you can select this festival along with others (Maryland Chicken Wing Festival, Annapolis Irish Festival, Maryland Seafood Festival) within a single form.

Held each September in Solomons at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, ArtsFest is one of the Mid-Atlantic's top juried outdoor arts festivals — 170+ artist booths, 40+ performers, food, wine, and beer. Juried event; commercial reproductions are allowed. Strong regional draw and established crowd.

One of the nation's largest free arts festivals, 42nd year, in downtown near War Memorial Plaza/City Hall (the Baltimore Farmers' Market area). Juried Artists' Market plus food and beverage vendors; organized by Create Baltimore/MOACE.

ArtsFest 2026 is a day-long art, music, and community festival in Indian Head held each June at Indian Head Pavilion and Indian Head Mall. Organized by the Charles County Arts Alliance, it draws artists, musicians, and vendors together for a summer event. Contact the CCAA office at 301-392-5900 or ccaaoffice2@gmail.com for vendor details.

Garrett County Chamber craft and gift show held during Autumn Glory at the Ag Heritage Hall, Garrett County Fairgrounds; handcrafted items and gifts. Free admission and parking. Waitlist-based vendor intake (send photos to coordinator).

59th annual five-day Western MD fall-foliage festival; grand parade in downtown Oakland, seasonal market, antique and craft events in McHenry and at the fairgrounds, banjo/fiddle contests, and the Turkey Trail.

BMI Farmers' Market is an open-air waterfront market on the Baltimore Museum of Industry's outdoor campus in South Baltimore, with a view of the Domino Sugar sign. Running strong in its 15th season, the market draws 60+ vendors — produce, baked goods, flowers, ready-to-eat food, and handmade goods — all grown or made within 150 miles. Mix leans toward established regulars (many attend weekly or biweekly year-round) alongside pop-up makers. Payment options vary widely by vendor; SNAP and WIC accepted.

The Baltimore-Washington One Carnival returns for its 45th year in July at Druid Hill Park, drawing thousands of spectators and participants from the Baltimore/Washington DC area and beyond. Attendees enjoy live music and performances on stage and have access to Caribbean cuisine and arts & craft vendors. Vendor spots sell out in advance, so apply right away. Only items previously listed in your application and approved by your acceptance as a vendor will be allowed to be sold. 24-hour security is available; however, vendors are required to secure their goods.

Held in downtown Bel Air three times in 2026 (April, June, and August), this community-oriented flea market takes place in the Mary Risteau Parking Lot and pairs with registered yard sales throughout the neighborhood. Expect antiques, housewares, clothing, and vintage finds from community sellers. Food trucks and live music round out each event. Rain or shine.

50th-year producer-only market in the Mary E.W. Risteau building lot; 60+ Harford-area vendors of produce, non-GMO meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, flowers, honey and mushrooms, plus local beer/wine/spirits and crafts. Live music and kids activities.

Downtown Bel Air monthly block party (May-Oct); local live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, beer & wine garden and kids zone on closed Main Street. Organized by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance. Separate vendor, food-truck and band applications.

Open-air artisan market on S Main St styled as a Parisian bazaar; 40+ vendors of clothing, home decor, artwork, baked goods, bath/body and pet supplies, with live music. Fundraiser for the Bel Air Downtown Alliance (501c3); vendor fees apply.

Berlin Farmers Market is a producers-only market running May through October on Sundays in historic downtown Berlin, spanning Pitts, Commerce, and Main Streets. Expect farmers, bakers, distillers, seafood vendors, meat producers, and makers — local honey, goat milk products, hand-spun wool, pottery, soy candles, rum, and more. A petting farm runs mornings, and live music is funded by a Worcester County Arts Council grant.

One of the region's largest markets, 100+ vendors and artisan food producers, operated by Central Farm Markets.

DC-metro's most-attended fine art fair, 28 years running; juried across ceramics, glass, metal, painting, photo, sculpture, jewelry. Applications via ZAPP.

Downtown Snow Hill agricultural festival with a combine and antique-tractor parade, children's tractor pull, hayrides, petting barnyard, car show, live music, and 60+ craft and food vendors along Bank, Washington, and Green Streets.

Bowie Farmers Market runs Sundays from late May through October in the parking lot at Bowie High School. The vendor mix includes produce, baked goods, beef and goat meat, fresh cut flowers, bedding plants, and handmade crafts. Vendors can commit to weekly or bi-weekly slots — bi-weekly vendors are split into two rotating groups so the market maintains a consistent lineup each Sunday.

Brookmont Farm Market grew from a single baker and produce truck in 2018 into a year-round neighborhood gathering featuring fresh, local, and international food, live music, food trucks, and a campfire area. Zero vendor fees — you keep all your revenue. Many vendors are women-owned, veteran-owned, or immigrant-owned businesses. Market managers are all volunteers; neighbors donate resources to keep costs down.

43rd annual two-day festival celebrating Brunswick's B&O Railroad heritage; seeks artisans/crafters, food and beverage vendors, small businesses, nonprofits, and railroad-themed/educational vendors. Vendors must attend both days. Transitioning to vendor-market-only format in 2027.