Arlington has many wonderful farmers markets. View a list of all the farmers markets in our county.
Information for All Vendors
Vendors who sell only whole, uncut fruit and vegetables AND/OR those who offer primarily packaged food products or samples (e.g., prepackaged fruit pies, prepackaged roasted nuts, prepackaged meats) must have ONE or more of the following official items to operate at a Market:
Vendors who have one of the official items above, will no longer need a permit from Arlington County Public Health Division (ACPHD) to operate at a farmers market.
Call ACPHD’s Environmental Health Program at 703-228-7400 with any questions or concerns about farmers market licensing.
Information for Temporary Event Food Service License Vendors
Vendors who do not have one of the official items above and prepare/serve food for immediate consumption, must apply for a temporary food service license(PDF, 177KB) in order to participate in a farmers market. Applications must be submitted to 2110 Washington Blvd, Ste 350, Arlington, VA 22204 at least 10 days before participating in a farmers market.
Become a SNAP Retail Merchant
Increasingly, farmers market vendors are accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a payment for products. This can be a win-win-win situation as it gives you direct access to new customers, gives SNAP recipients access to healthy food, and encourages consumption of locally grown produce. Click here for information on the steps needed before you can accept SNAP.