Overview

 A farmer’s market can obtain a license to allow District alcohol manufacturers, brew pub, wine pub and distillery pub permit holders to operate as vendors at a market. As part of the license, a District alcohol manufacturer or pub permit holder could provide tastings at no cost and sell sealed containers of its products for off-premises consumption between the hours of 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Every vendor that sells alcohol is required to post an Alcoholic Beverage Warning sign at its booth. a farmer's market license is valid for a six month period. A farmer's market must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a license:

• Have at least six vendors that produce, grow or raise the products they sell;
• Operate between two and seven hours per market day;
• Operate a minimum of six farmer's markets in a six-month period but no more than twice per week; and
• Be registered with the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) to make retail sales in the District. Provide a copy of the OTR registration

To Apply

Applications can be submitted by mail or email or at ABCA's offices.

Applicants must complete and provide a Clean Hands Certification form with the application. 

Valid Period and Fees

Payment must be made in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, business check, attorney’s check, personal check, or money order payable to the D.C. Treasurer, or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Annual fees are as follows for each license type:

• Class J: $300
• Class K: $500