Fulton County Farmer's Market Rochester IN

04/01/2026

Gov. Braun signs Bill that expands product offerings for Local Farmers and vendors.

03/31/2026

Food Truck Vendors Wanted for the 2026 Season

We’re now accepting food truck vendors for the upcoming 2026 season. Join us and serve up your specialties to a community that loves great food, local flavor, and unique experiences.

Whether you offer sweet treats, savory eats, or something in between, we’d love to have you be part of the lineup.

Apply to be a vendor online and we will discuss the next steps with you! www.fultoncountyfarmersmarket.com

03/16/2026

We will begin reviewing applications on March 30th. Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the season. An opening date will be announced and posted here soon. Anyone who has applied will be contacted during the first week of April.

Vendors Wanted - Applications Now Open for the 2026 Season!

The Fulton County Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for the upcoming season! Please note that approval is not guaranteed—duplicate products or items that don’t meet our guidelines may not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the vendor guidelines carefully at: www.fultoncountyfarmersmarket.com

We do not have an opening date yet, but the season will run through October 2nd. Weekly vendor fee is $5 cash, collected on-site each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bring your tables, chairs, and canopy if desired, and join us in supporting local growers, bakers, artisans, and makers!

03/12/2026

New Indiana Food Law (starting July 1, 2026)

Indiana passed a new law that makes it easier for people to sell homemade and farm-grown food directly to customers.

If you are selling from your home property or a farmers market and make under $1.5 million in food sales per year, you may not need health department licenses or inspections.

Foods that can be sold include:
• Meat raised on your property (beef, pork, chicken, goat, rabbit, etc. – processed legally)
• Prepared foods (baked goods, casseroles, homemade dishes)
• Candy
• Fruits and vegetables
• Natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup
• Jam, jelly, and fruit spreads

A few rules still apply:
• Food must be sold directly to the customer
• Products must include basic labeling (name, address, ingredients, allergen notice)
• Sales must stay within Indiana
• Vendors making packaged foods must include a statement saying the product is not government inspected

This law is meant to support small farms, homesteads, and local food producers by reducing barriers to selling homemade food.

We did it! Today (3/12), HB 1424 – legislation that expands what homemade foods can be bought and sold in Indiana, was signed into law by Governor Braun! The bill will go into effect on July 1st of this summer!

HB 1424 will expand homemade food sales in Indiana to allow for the sale of certain meat products, prepared foods – including baked goods, candy, produce, natural sweeteners, and fruit spreads. You can read the full bill text here: https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1424/HB1424.05.ENRS.pdf

It is due to the advocacy, dedication, and enthusiasm of hundreds of home-based food vendors, small farms, and their customers throughout Indiana that we got this bill all the way to the end! All your support helped us to overcome opposition, defy the odds, and, in the end, change the law. Indiana will be a freer state moving forward because of the efforts of Hoosiers who, like you, are passionate about food freedom and willing to fight for it.

03/12/2026

We’re excited to share that the Fulton County Farmers Market has received a Community Support Grant from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation!

This funding will help us expand our visibility and create an even more welcoming market experience for our community. With the support of this grant, we’ll be adding a branded canopy tent, signage, promotional materials, local advertising, reusable tote bags, and live music during market hours. The project will also allow us to obtain a county permit so food trucks can join the market.

These improvements will help attract more visitors, support our local growers and artisans, and continue growing the market as a vibrant gathering place for the Rochester community.

We are incredibly grateful to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation for supporting local agriculture, small businesses, and community connection.

If you’d like to read more about how this grant will benefit our community, visit:
https://www.fultoncountyfarmersmarket.com/post/community-support-grant-2026

03/10/2026

Vendors Wanted - Applications Now Open for the 2026 Season!

The Fulton County Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for the upcoming season! Please note that approval is not guaranteed—duplicate products or items that don’t meet our guidelines may not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the vendor guidelines carefully at: www.fultoncountyfarmersmarket.com

We do not have an opening date yet, but the season will run through October 2nd. Weekly vendor fee is $5 cash, collected on-site each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bring your tables, chairs, and canopy if desired, and join us in supporting local growers, bakers, artisans, and makers!