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Be a part of something special! Our volunteers help create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere at our farmers market. Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people, and support local farmers. Help set up the market, assist vendors with their booths, or even sell our cool farmers market swag. Email us to become a volunteer!

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Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets’ (CVFM) works to provide access to and education about sustainable foods and agriculture to the communities in Northeast Ohio by building connections between our community and the producers of locally grown food.

CVFM was established in 2022 to continue the operation of the long-running Countryside farmers markets in Howe Meadow and at Old Trail School, both located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. These vibrant farmers markets have been in operation since 2004 and have been growing steadily since their inception.

Become a Vendor

Welcome to Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market Application process. Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market (CVFM) is a producer-only farmers market. We are seeking applications from farms and other producers that either raise, grow, cook or produce the product you intend to sell. We do not permit reselling. We are a vendor and community-run market that attempts to marry the needs of the community and the needs of the farmers by providing a vibrant gathering place where we can meet to market our products.

Applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors (BOD) and Market Staff. Approval is based on providing customers with a balanced and varied product mix, the vendor's locality, product quality, and sustainability.

Vendors must be located within 100 miles of Akron, with all products sold at Market produced within that area.

Location, Dates and Hours of Operation:

SUMMER Season: The market is open rain or shine, Saturdays from the first week of May through the end of October. The market is open from 9am until 12pm (May-October) with vendor setup 7am-9am. The market is located in Howe Meadow in Cuyahoga National Park.

WINTER Season: The market is open on Saturdays rain or shine, from the first Saturday in November through the end of April and closed for Christmas and/or New Year’s Day. The market is open from 9am until 12pm with vendor setup from 7:30am-9am. The Market is located at Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Road in Bath, OH

Exact start-up dates and locations are chosen yearly after discussion by the Board of Directors and Market Manager.