Bryans Road Farmers Market

Welcome, Vendors 🌱

The Bryans Road Farmers Market is a weekly, community-focused market designed to support local farmers, food producers, and makers while improving access to fresh, affordable food in Southern Maryland. This page covers the market-specific details you’ll need to plan your season with confidence.

Market Schedule & Season

Season: May through October 2026
Market Day: Sundays
Public Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Vendor Schedule:

  • Set-up: Begins at 8:00 AM
  • Breakdown: After 1:00 PM
  • Vendors must remain set up for the full market hours

Opening Day: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Final Market: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Season Length & Number of Market Days

The Bryans Road Farmers Market runs every Sunday from May through October.

For the 2026 season, this equals:

  • 26 total market days
  • May 3 – October 25, 2026
  • One market each Sunday (weather and special circumstances permitting)

This means:

  • Full-Season Vendors are signing up for 26 Sundays
  • Part-Time Vendors select every other Sunday, odd weeks or even.
  • Casual Vendors request individual dates as available, minimum of 4 dates.

Location & Site Details

Location:
Bryans Road Supply / Ace Hardware, 3060 Livingston Road
Rt. 210 at Marshall Hall & Livingston Roads, Bryans Road, MD (next to CVS)

Site Notes:

  • Paved, ADA-accessible parking lot
  • Free parking for vendors and customers
  • Space accommodates tents, tables, and food trucks
  • Accessible restrooms available nearby

Vendor Types Welcome

  • Farmers & growers
  • Cottage food producers
  • Prepared food vendors (with required permits)
  • Makers & artisans
  • Specialty beverages
  • Food trucks (limited availability)

Booth Sizes & Pricing

Standard Booth:

  • 10’ x 10’ (same size as a pop-up tent)

Pricing:

  • $30 per market day for Standard vendors
  • $40 per market day for Casual vendors
  • $45 per market day for Mobile Food Units

Payment Options and Discounts:

  • Payment options include:
  • 10% Discount with full payment at approval (full & part time vendors only)
  • Installment Plan: 3 equal payments due at approval, April 1 and July 1.
  • Full-Season Vendors: 10% discount with full payment at approval
  • Part-Time Vendors: 10% discount with full payment at approval
  • Farmers received discounted rates. Contact Market Manager at info@canopygroup.org

Additional Space:

  • Extra 10’ x 10’ spaces available for $10 per market day
  • Must be requested in advance on your application

Food Trucks

Space: 10’ x 20’
Rate: $45 per market day

  • No percentage of sales charged
  • Arrival time coordinated with the Market Manager

Equipment & Setup Requirements

  • Vendors provide their own tents, tables, chairs, and displays
  • Pop-up tents recommended but not required
  • All tents must be weighted (24 lbs per leg)
  • Prices must be clearly posted
  • Business name signage required
  • Setup must meet safety and fire standards

Cottage food vendors must comply with Maryland Department of Agriculture labeling requirements.

Permits, Insurance & Documentation

By April 1, 2026, vendors must submit:

  • General Liability Insurance:
    • $1,000,000 coverage
    • Must list Canopy Group USA, LLC as additionally insured
  • Food Permits:
    • Required for prepared foods not covered under Cottage Food regulations

Documents may be uploaded through your vendor account or emailed to the Market Manager.

Booth Selection Process

Once your application is approved and payment is received, access to the interactive vendor map is generated for our vendors:

  1. The Vendor Market Map becomes interactive
  2. Select your booth space online
  3. Space is secured with submission of required supporting documents (due April 1)

Booth assignments are first-come, first-served.

Vendor Support & Promotion

Included with your vendor fee:

  • 10′ by 10′ booth space for standard vendors, 10′ by 20′ for food trucks
  • Vendor spotlights on Canopy Group social media channels
  • Individual vendor promotion using your photos or video
  • Optional vendor training session focused on profitability and customer engagement

Questions or Help?

For questions, documents, or payment arrangements, email us at info@canopygroup.org.
Please include your name, business name, and phone number.