Louisville Farmers Markets

Best Farmers Markets in Louisville for Home Food Sellers (2026)

Complete guide to 3 farmers markets in Louisville — schedules, vendor applications, and tips for home food entrepreneurs.

Farmers Markets in Louisville

Each market listing includes schedule, location, and vendor application info when available

Bardstown Road Farmers Market

Saturday

May–October

Bardstown Road

Bardstown Road Farmers Market runs May–October. Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

St. Matthews Farmers Market

Saturday

May–October

St. Matthews

St. Matthews Farmers Market runs May–October. Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

NuLu Farmers Market

Sunday

May–November

NuLu

NuLu Farmers Market runs May–November. Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Kentucky Law

Kentucky Cottage Food Rules for Market Vendors

Farmers Market Sales

Allowed — sell directly to customers at markets

Online Pre-Orders

Allowed — take orders online before market day

Revenue Limit

Up to $60,000/year

Permit Required

Yes — Cottage food registration

Food Events in Louisville

Beyond farmers markets — food festivals and events to grow your customer base
Bourbon & Beyond
September

Music and food festival at Highland Festival Grounds with local artisan food.

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Taste of Louisville
April

Annual food festival at Waterfront Park featuring local restaurants and home food makers.

Louisville Vegan Jerk Fest
September

Celebration of plant-based and Caribbean food with local food entrepreneurs.

What to Sell at Louisville Farmers Markets

Popular home food business types that do well at local markets

About RestauNax for Home Food Businesses

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Sell More at Louisville Markets

Take online pre-orders, accept card payments at your booth, and build your customer list — all for $4.99/month.