Overview

A farmer’s market can obtain a license to allow District alcohol manufacturers, brew pub, wine pub and distillery pub endorsement holders to operate as vendors who are permitted to provide tastings at no cost and sell sealed containers of their products for off-premises consumption between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and- -9:00 p.m.

There are two classes of Farmer’s Market License:

• Class J: Permits the sale and service of beer and wine
• Class K: Permits the sale and service of spirits, beer and wine

Eligibility

A farmer’s market must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a license:

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

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

To Apply

Applicants must submit a Farmers Market License Application. Applications are subject to ABC Board approval. Licensees must re-apply annually.

Valid Period and Fees

Licenses are valid for a period of one (1) year.

See Fee and Renewal Schedule.