About & Overview

Baltimore Public Markets represent a historic and vibrant network of five market venues across the city—each a hub for fresh food, local artisans, and community commerce. With over 200 years of service, the markets sustain neighborhood culture, invite entrepreneurship, and bring residents together through food, events, and local business.

Core Values

• Community & Culture — Anchoring neighborhoods through inclusive commerce and shared gathering places.

• Entrepreneurship & Opportunity — Empowering small business owners, vendors and artisans to grow and thrive.

• Accessibility & Quality — Ensuring Baltimore residents have access to fresh, local goods in welcoming market environments.

• Historic Legacy & Innovation — Honoring more than two centuries of market tradition while evolving for modern needs.

• Collaboration & Engagement — Partnering with businesses, nonprofits, and city stakeholders to enhance market impact.

Services

• Vendor Leasing & Marketplace Opportunities — Openings for food vendors, artisan goods, and innovative merchandise within the market system.

• Event Hosting & Rentals — Spaces and partnerships for brand activations, community events, culinary festivals and more.

• Public Events & Community Programming — Pop-ups, local food experiences, community celebrations and cultural gatherings.

• Neighborhood Commerce Support — Acting as commerce anchors in local areas, stimulating economic growth and small business success.

Brief Overview

For anyone looking to engage with or support vibrant, local marketplace culture in Baltimore:

• Five Locations: Including Lexington Market, Broadway Market, Hollins Market, Northeast Market and The Avenue Market.

• 200+ Years of History: An enduring legacy of market commerce that has continuously served the city’s residents.

• Vendor Opportunities: Food entrepreneurs, artisans and start-ups can apply to become part of the network.

• Events & Partnerships: Ideal for brands, nonprofits and community groups to leverage space, visibility and foot-traffic.

• Fresh & Accessible Offering: Markets prioritize quality, local procurement and access to fresh goods for all neighborhoods.
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