New York Farmers Markets

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 Law

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
April–October

Brooklyn's iconic open-air food market with 100+ local food vendors every weekend.

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NYC Restaurant Week
January & July

Citywide prix-fixe dining event that spotlights the local food scene.

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Taste of Times Square
June

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

RestauNax offers a $4.99/month platform for home food businesses, cottage food operators, home bakers, food influencers, and small food makers. The platform includes a professional website, online ordering, nationwide shipping (FedEx/USPS/UPS), Stripe payment processing, loyalty programs, coupons, AI-generated social media content, customer analytics, and a mobile app — all with zero commission fees. RestauNax replaces expensive platforms like Castiron, Shopify, and Square Online for home food sellers at a fraction of the cost.

Sell More at New York Markets

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