Vendor opportunities in Washington, DC

Upcoming opportunities

• Capital Harvest on the Plaza — August 19, 2026–October 28, 2026 at Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Washington, DC. A weekly farmers and artisan market featuring produce, prepared food, and recurring Capital Arts Collective dates for makers and craft vendors.
• Flea Market at Eastern Market — August 22, 2026–October 31, 2026 at Eastern Market and C Street Plaza, Washington, DC. A recurring Capitol Hill flea market focused on antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, imports, vintage goods, and specialty products. Sunday reservations remain available while Saturday is full.
• DC State Fair — September 6, 2026 at Anthem Row, Washington, DC. The District's annual fair celebrates local agriculture, culinary talent, art, handmade goods, nonprofits, and food businesses.
• DC Art All Night — September 11, 2026–September 12, 2026 at Participating DC Main Streets and commercial corridors, Washington, DC. The citywide visual and performing arts festival places artists, makers, food businesses, and entrepreneurs across participating commercial corridors.
• DC Bike Ride – Finish Festival — September 12, 2026 at Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC. DC’s car-free community bike ride concludes with an outdoor festival featuring food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment, and a public vendor marketplace.
• H Street Festival — September 19, 2026 at H Street NE Corridor, Washington, DC. DC's mile-long H Street celebration hosts hundreds of exhibitors, food vendors, performers, local businesses, and community organizations.
• St. Ann Artisan Market — September 19, 2026 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Washington, DC. A neighborhood market near the Tenleytown-AU Metro featuring handmade products, vintage finds, books, and local artisan goods.
• Fiesta DC 2026 — September 26, 2026–September 27, 2026 at Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC. A large celebration of Latin American cultures with live music, dance, food, an artisan marketplace, and cultural activities on Pennsylvania Avenue.
• Home Rule Music Festival – Fall Edition — October 3, 2026 at Alethia Tanner Park, Washington, DC. An outdoor music festival and marketplace celebrating DC culture, live music, local makers, food, and community organizations.
• Howard Homecoming Yardfest — October 16, 2026–October 17, 2026 at Howard University – The Yard, Washington, DC. Howard University invites merchandise and food-truck vendors to serve its two-day Homecoming Yardfest audience.
• Howard Homecoming Game – Bison Boulevard — October 17, 2026 at Bison Boulevard outside Greene Stadium, Washington, DC. Game-day vending outside Greene Stadium is available to merchandise and food-truck businesses during Howard Homecoming.
• Fall 2026 DC Print Fair — November 7, 2026–November 8, 2026 at Eastern Market North Hall, Washington, DC. A two-day indoor fair for original fine-art prints created with traditional printmaking techniques. The event is limited to 40 exhibitor tables.
• MMEG International Arts & Crafts Market — November 10, 2026–November 12, 2026 at World Bank Main Complex, Washington, DC. A three-day international arts and crafts market inside the World Bank complex featuring handcrafted and artisanal products from local and international vendors.
• DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle — November 12, 2026–December 23, 2026 at Dupont Circle, Washington, DC. A six-week holiday market for artists, makers, specialty retailers, small businesses, and seasonal food vendors near Dupont Circle.
• DowntownDC Holiday Market — November 13, 2026–December 23, 2026 at F Street NW, Washington, DC. A multi-week outdoor holiday market featuring local makers, artists, seasonal food, specialty retail, and a focus on women-owned and BIPOC-owned businesses.
• NMAI Native Art Market — December 5, 2026–December 6, 2026 at National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC. The museum’s annual market features authentic handcrafted art, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and cultural goods from Native American and Indigenous artists.