The Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 season, and organizers are encouraging a wide range of local growers and makers to join.
Interested vendors can apply here. Applications for the 2026 season will remain open until January 30. A $50 membership fee is required, which includes the cost of a business license secured by the market on behalf of vendors. Late applications will be accepted until February 4, but will incur an additional $25 fee.
The market will host a meeting for new and prospective members at 6 p.m. on January 20 at the Daviess County Cooperative Extension, 4800 A New Hartford Road.
With nearly 100 spaces available, the market seeks to continue its mission of connecting the community with high-quality, local goods. Vendor guidelines emphasize local production, with all goods required to be grown or made within a 50-mile radius of Owensboro. This stipulation, aligned with Kentucky farmers’ market guidelines, ensures that customers receive truly local products.
“Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by the people in our region,” said Market Manager Mary Beth Alexander.
Craft vendors are limited to 30% of the total participants to prioritize fresh produce, meat, dairy, and baked goods.
Once approved, vendors can choose how frequently they want to participate throughout the season, making the market accessible for a range of producers, from small-scale urban gardeners to larger farms. Vendors also have the opportunity to request their preferred space — either under the pavilion or in the parking lot.
“Spaces under the pavilion are highly sought after,” Alexander said. “We give preference to returning vendors, but we strive to accommodate new vendors’ preferences as much as possible.”
The market, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, also supports accessibility by accepting EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards and participating in the Kentucky Double Dollars program. Through that program, EBT participants can double their spending power on fresh produce, up to $20 per market day.
The upcoming season will officially open on April 18, with the market expected to operate its popular Tuesday morning and Thursday evening sessions during the summer months. The final schedule for additional market days will be decided by the membership in February.
“We look forward to another season of serving our community by supporting local farmers and artisans, providing educational opportunities on healthy eating and Kentucky agriculture, and celebrating local chefs who highlight how to use in-season produce,” Alexander said.
