Best Farmers Markets in New York for Home Food Sellers (2026)
Complete guide to 4 farmers markets in New York — schedules, vendor applications, and tips for home food entrepreneurs.
Farmers Markets in New York
Each market listing includes schedule, location, and vendor application info when available
Union Square Greenmarket
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Year-round
Union Square
Union Square Greenmarket operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in New York. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Saturday
Year-round
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in New York. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.
Columbia University Greenmarket
Thursday, Sunday
Year-round
Morningside Heights
Columbia University Greenmarket operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in New York. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.
Harlem Harvest Festival Market
Saturday
July–November
Harlem
Harlem Harvest Festival Market runs July–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.
New York 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 $50,000/year
Permit Required
Yes — Home processor exemption
Food Events in New York
Beyond farmers markets — food festivals and events to grow your customer base
Smorgasburg
Brooklyn's iconic open-air food market with 100+ local food vendors every weekend.
Visit WebsiteNYC Restaurant Week
Citywide prix-fixe dining event that spotlights the local food scene.
Visit WebsiteTaste of Times Square
Annual outdoor food festival featuring restaurants and home food makers from across Manhattan.
What to Sell at New York Farmers Markets
Popular home food business types that do well at local markets
About RestauNax for Home Food Businesses
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