The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Marketplace, meaning absolutely no re-selling of items is allowed. All products sold are made by the vendor themselves. Preference is given to vendors within a 50-mile radius of Troy, New York.

The following is a list of products that may be sold at the Market:

• Fruits grown by the vendor

• Vegetables grown by the vendor

• Meat products that are 100% from animals raised from weaning by the vendor

• Fish raised by the vendor through aqua culture from fingerlings of no more than 2” in size, or legally caught from the wild

• Cider, fruit juice, and herb teas may be sold in bulk or by drink by the producer of the fruit or herbs

• Dried fruits and vegetables may only come from fruit and vegetables grown and dried by the vendor

• Honey and bee products must be produced and bottled/packaged by the vendor

• Preserved and Processed Foods such as jams, preserves, frozen, canned foods, etc. must be prepared by the vendor from fresh produce from the region. If the produce is grown in the area, the products must use solely local products. If not grown in the area (such as figs) products from outside the area may be used

• Milk produced from the vendor’s own herd

• Cheese and other dairy products preference shall be given to vendors using milk produced by their own herd. Vendors buying milk must do so from small regional sustainable farms which are subject to review by the market

• Eggs from the vendor's own fowl

• Poultry is 100% from birds raised by the vendor from day-old chicks

• Grain products such as pancake mix, granola, and other grain products from grain must be collected and blended/mixed by the vendor

• Maple Products must be processed by the vendor from the vendor’s own or rented Sugarbush

• Baked goods must be freshly baked and prepared from scratch by the vendor (no commercially prepared dough mixes, crusts, shells, fillings, or contents). Preference shall be given to vendors using local ingredients purchased directly from the farmer/producer

• Field and greenhouse-grown plants, flowers, cut flowers and herbs must be grown by the vendor from seeds, plugs, dormant roots or bulbs, or cuttings

• Animal products such as wool, fleece, yarn, feathers, down, and untooled leather are produced from animals owned by the vendor. Preference shall be given to vendors who process their own products

• Ready-to-eat prepared foods must be high-quality food items prepared by the vendor. Preference shall be given to vendors who use locally grown farm direct products reflecting seasonable availability

• Hay, straw, and feed products must be grown/produced by the vendor

• Teas, herbs, spices, and herbal vinegar must be blended/prepared and packaged by the vendor. Preference shall be given to vendors who grow their own ingredients

• Services are at the discretion of the Board, and as space permits; e.g., massage therapy, bicycle repair

• Wine and Spirits, bottled locally by the vendor with local produce

• Beer, brewed and bottled locally by the vendor

• Confections/Chocolate, made by the vendor. No commercially prepared mixes, filling, or content.

Our Market Year is broken up into two seasons: Summer Season (May - October) and Winter Season (November - April). Applications are open once a year, in November, per the decision of the Board, if there is a need to fill a product or vendor vacancy.

APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2026 - WINTER 2027 CLOSED ON DECEMBER 31, 2025.

If you believe your business meets our qualifications, and applications are currently open, you will apply through Manage My Market. You will be required to create and submit a profile which details your operations and products. Your business must be fully up and running, not in the idea stage. If selected for an in-person interview with our Vendor Relations Committee, applicants must be prepared to bring product samples, labels, marketing materials, and price points for review.

Application Deadlines and Fees

Applications for the market are open once a year, beginning in November, for 30 days, unless otherwise needed as deemed by the Board of Directors. No early or late applications are accepted and there is no wait list. Application fees are $25 (cash or check only) and are due upon application. Your application will not be reviewed without receiving this application fee. Booth space fees are $1,300 per 10'x10' space per each 6 month season. This cost is subject to change at the discretion of the Board. In addition to the above seasonal booth fee, vendors pay a $250 annual membership fee, plus electricity and storage fees if applicable.

Insurance, Permits, and Certificates

All vendors are required to provide the Market with a copy of general and product liability insurance, naming the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market and the City of Troy as additionally insured. Additionally, all proper permits, certificates, and licenses for the production, tasting, and sales of your product are required upon application. Please see the Resources link below for further assistance with whether your product is market-ready.

Inspections and Audits

All vendors will be inspected by our contracted Inspector and are subject to the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market standards for participation.

All applicants will be informed of their status with the market within 90 days from receipt of application with payment. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance, and we do not have a waitlist. Once you have received an acceptance notification from the Market Manager and the Board of Directors, you are accepted into the Summer Market Season! Year-long acceptance is based on availability, membership status, and the Board's decision. Once accepted, please read through our Rules and Regulations, Bylaws, and Constitution, as well as any other market policies, as you will be held accountable for all information therein.

New York Farmers Market Federation: 315-400-1447

Rensselaer County Health Department: 518-270-2655

New York State Ag and Markets: 800-554-4501

New York State Dept of Taxation and Finance: 518-457-5181