KCFM Potluck for Current & New Vendors

The Knox County Farmers' Market (KCFM) is gearing up for the opening of the market’s thirteenth season on Thursday, April 23. To kick-off the 13th season, the KCFM Board will hold a Vendor Potluck Dinner from 5-7 pm, Thursday, March 19 at the Knox County Extension Service in Barbourville. The annual dinner is an opportunity for current and new vendors to apply for the 2026 market and to socialize before the season begins. Vendors interested in joining the KCFM are welcome to attend the dinner to learn more about the market and apply. Anyone planning to attend the dinner is asked to RSVP to Mary Beth Jewell, Co-Market Manager, at 606-627-1810 no later than Thursday, March 12. It is important for all current and new produce vendors to attend the dinner to sign up to be eligible to participate in the WIC and Senior food voucher program as the deadline to register is April 1.
The 2026 market is open from 4 - 7 p.m., every Thursday, April 23 through October 1. The market is open rain or shine at its permanent location at the Knox County Extension pavilion at 215 Treuhaft Blvd in Barbourville, KY. The pavilion is located directly across from the ARH hospital. The KCFM and its vendors appreciate the Knox County Extension Service for hosting the market dinner and for the many amenities the pavilion provides to customers and vendors such as ceiling fans, picnic tables, bathrooms, kitchen facilities, vendor water and electrical hookups and safe, accessible parking.
KCFM President, Grant Baker, said, "Opening the market in April allows customers to purchase healthy starter plants directly from local growers and to buy early spring produce, home processed foods and locally made crafts. It’s a great place to socialize, browse for a free book, learn about health and community resources and maybe win one of our free drawings. We look forward to seeing everyone.”
The market accepts small to large producers, including single crop and micro producers. Vendors may sell all season long or only on the weeks they have product to sale. The market also encourages individuals to apply who are interested in selling USDA certified meat, honey, eggs, homemade baked goods, cut or potted flowers, fresh and dried herbs, mushrooms, specialty items, approved crafts and other products. The KCFM and its vendors follow all Kentucky farmers’ market guidelines and individual product sales rules which can be found online at https://www.kyagr.com/marketing/documents/FM_Manual_and_Resource_Guide.pdf.
The market requires all vendors to apply each season and to pay a nonrefundable $20 application fee. Applications and the fee must be received a minimum of at least one week prior to setup at the market and may require a farm visit and pre approval of crafts prior to being allowed to setup, so early application is best. Annual vendor market memberships are $50 and cover all KCFM events. If a vendor does not want or need to sign up for an annual membership, market fees are $10 per week. Vendors may apply at any time during the season.
For more information about the KCFM contact Grant Baker, KCFM President and Co-Market Manager, at 606-682-1934 or Mary Beth Jewell, KCFM VP & Co-Market Manager, at 606-627-1810. More Kentucky agricultural food related resources for producers and customers are available online at www.KYProud.com.
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