Albany Square Farmers Market
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2024 Season
Thank you for supporting us in 2024! Check back in the spring for information on the 2025 Season.
Dates: Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
The season begins on May 16 and ends on August 15.
We will not hold a market on Thursday, July 4.
Location: North side of the downtown courthouse square in Albany, MO
Music at the Market will be held on the third Thursdays, May-August.
Vendors
New Vendors are always welcome! We do have a short vendor form with rules and regulations that must be read and signed before setting up at the market. Forms can be returned to Albany City Hall at any time. Or, you may fill out a form immediately prior to participating at the market. We do have a $5 per session vendor fee, which helps to cover our advertising and event insurance expenses.
Products sold must be homegrown, handcrafted or handmade. Acceptable products include plants and flowers, produce, meat, other farm products (eggs, honey, etc.), baked goods (must follow state Cottage Laws), food service (must follow health department guidelines), handmade items (crafts, jewelry, etc.), woodworking, repurposed items, and artwork. If you have questions, please send an email describing your product to ecodev@albanymo.net.
No direct sales, resale items, or pets/animals are allowed.
About
The Albany Square Farmers Market has been in existence since May 6, 2021 when a small group of volunteers convinced a small group of vendors to meet on the downtown courthouse square to sell plants, flowers, eggs, honey and baked goods in time for Mother's Day. The market has evolved to include seasonal produce, food vendors, crafters and artisans.
The Albany Square Farmers Market is an excellent place to test out new business ideas and products with low risk. Entrepreneurs of all ages are encouraged to sell their goods at the market!
Questions
Please contact Mackenzie at ecodev@albanymo.net with any questions about the Albany Square Farmers Market.
Vendor Resources
Missouri Grown Farmers Market Handbook
Farmers Market Vendor Fact Sheets from Iowa Valley Resource & Conservation Development
MU Extension Selling Strategies for Local Food Producers
MU Extension Market Channels for Locally Raised Foods
MU Extension Sampling Safely at Farmers Markets
Missouri Department of Revenue Sales Tax by Farmers at Farmers Markets
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Home-Based Kitchen Food Production Guidance
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Guidelines for Temporary Food Events
USDA Farmers Marketing Fact Sheets
USDA Know Your Farmer Know Your Food