Wednesdays · 12–4 PM · Afton, VA
The Roots Market
Local makers, rooted in the Blue Ridge — Wednesdays at Brewing Tree.
Become a vendorEvery Wednesday afternoon, local makers set up on our riverside grounds — home bakers, farm growers, and artisans from around Nelson County and the Blue Ridge. Shop small, meet the makers, grab a pint and a bite from Scratch Kitchen, and let the kids run. Free to browse; dogs welcome on the leash.
This week
Wednesday, August 12 · 12–4 PM
The vendor lineup is coming together. Are you a maker? Apply to sell.
Mark your calendar
Upcoming Wednesdays
- Wednesday, August 12
- Wednesday, August 19
- Wednesday, August 26
- Wednesday, September 2
- Wednesday, September 9
- Wednesday, September 16
For makers
Sell your cottage foods, produce, or crafts
Looking for a place to sell your handmade goods? The Roots Market gives Nelson County and Charlottesville-area makers a weekday storefront on the Nelson 151 trail — you bring the table, we bring the crowd and the promotion. Booth fee is $25 per market, and our first ten vendors get in free as we launch. Cottage-food makers sell under Virginia's HB 402 — no permit needed for allowed goods, sold with proper labels.
Apply to be a vendorGood to know
What can I sell? Do I need a license?
Most makers need no state permit to sell at a market like ours. A quick guide — and if you already vend at a local farmers market, you're likely all set:
- Cottage foods (jams, honey, baked goods, candies, dry mixes, roasted coffee): no permit under Virginia's HB 402 — sold with proper labels. No meats, dairy, seafood, or cut produce.
- Whole produce, cut flowers, plants: no permit or inspection needed.
- Eggs: allowed under Virginia's small-producer exemption — keep them refrigerated (≤45°F) and labeled; bring your own cooler.
- Cheese & dairy: welcome, but you'll need your Virginia dairy permit and cold storage (no home exemption for dairy).
- Crafts (pottery, candles, woodwork, fiber, jewelry): no food rules apply.
Every vendor is responsible for their own permits and a Virginia Sales Tax account. Prepared/hot food, cut produce, fresh juice, and meat carry their own Virginia requirements — reach out and we'll help you figure out the right path. This is a friendly guide, not legal advice.