Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market

300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, NC All vendors are required to read and fully understand the market rules prior to participation. These guidelines help ensure a safe, organized, and successful experience for everyone. By submitting an application and payment, vendors acknowledge and agree to comply with all established rules and policies. Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market (OBFM) will operate from the County Courthouse driveway at 300 Courthouse Square in Beaufort every Saturday, rain or shine, from April 11th thru November 28th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The season will end with a Holiday Market on the evening of Saturday, December 12th from 3 –7 PM. Participation in the market is open to farmers, fishermen, food producers, and artisans whose products meet expectations as explained in the vendor classification section below. Potential vendors will fill out the appropriate application on the webpage, submit it, and wait to be contacted by the Market Manager. Preference will be given to Carteret County residents as explained in the application.There is a $25 non-refundable application processing fee for all vendors and community organizations which are selling products. Since educating the public is a significant part of OBFM’s mission statement, we ask that all vendors incorporate education of shoppers into their presentations. This may be accomplished, for example, through photos of work in progress, printed recipes for use with certain vegetables, a display of ingredients or materials used in the creation process, engaging shoppers with information sharing concerning the health benefits of your product or service, showing tools used in the making process, and numerous other creative ways to carry out this part of our mission. We do not expect you to divulge trade secrets that could undermine your personal approach to your products or to create a burden for you in fulfilling this goal of OBFM. Once a month there will be a theme around which the market will be organized and unified.The OBFM asks vendors to participate whenever possible in carrying out the themes as a means of giving each market a focus of interest for informing, educating, and engaging the public. All vendors, except farmers who are selling products they grew or raised, are required by NC state law to have a Sales & Use Tax ID # and certificate. There are no exceptions to this law. Vendors must have their certificate always displayed in their booths during the market. ​ In an effort to retain the integrity of our market for our vendors and shoppers, if concerns arise as to the legitimacy or suitability of a vendor’s offerings, they should be brought to the Executive Market Manager who reserves the right to review, investigate, and resolve any issues. The market is inclusive and treats all participants with equity and respect. It is composed of vendors (farmers, fishermen, food producers, and artisans,) community organizations, and businesses that add value to our offerings, and subscribe to our mission. All participants must refrain from promoting any political or religious cause or affiliation.​ VENDOR CLASSIFICATIONS:​1. FARMER / FISHER:You are expected to sell produce which you grow on your own property, or that you catch or farm-raise locally. We are also aware that some products desired by our shoppers may not be grown or caught by you. If you choose to purchase and resell such products, along with your own, they must be clearly labeled, allowing our shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. Certain businesses require government issued permits and certificates to legally carry on. You are expected to attain and send all such pertinent paperwork to the Executive Market Manager at the time of application for the market files. All products should be clearly priced. Those who are reselling must have a sales & use tax number and certificate. You are expected to know and use safe handling procedures in growing, catching, handling, packing, and