2025 Kids Market
Third Annual Kids Market
Sunday - July 20 - 11 am to 1 pm
Hosted in the Village Green Bakery GREEN Space
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Kids Market
Kids are you ready to Market!!???
We are booking Junior Entrepreneurs (under the age of 14) for the THIRD Annual Kids Market.
Last year we had over 50 kid vendors!
Due to popularity & interest we are back to the Beach with the Kids Market for our Junior Entrepreneur crafters, artists, sign makers, jewelry designers, tennis/golf ball re-sellers, bakers, weavers, knitters, collectors, performers and all other creative ideas that they would like to make/bring/promote and sell.
We want to encourage creativity and entrepreneurial spirit by giving the kids a platform (or at least a five foot square of green space) to set up their table and sell their ‘stuff’.
Set up is a team effort.
Much like a ‘grown up country market’ the participants should bring signage, smiles and their ‘stuff’ to sell to their community.
Jen will be on hand through out the summer to help in any way in supporting their ideas and marketing efforts….but it is up to the Junior Entrepreneurs to ‘make their stuff’….and no your family shouldn’t be outsourced labour lol. Assume that for products made/created - 90% should be done by the Junior Entrepreneur, with minimal adult physical work. Adult should be there to support safety and encouragement.
Parents / Family - of course you can help, just remember this is about the kiddos. If they make only five items to sell…so be it. They did it on their own !
Leading up to the big Day Jen and her team will actively promote the market in the bakery and on social media to help bring in the huge crowds to check out your ‘stuff’ and help support your sales. The goal is to have FUN!! If you sell nothing or if you sell everything it is about the experience…..for both you and VGB.
Kid Market Details / Rules / Guidelines / Information:
Each Kid(s) vendor will be provided a dedicated/assigned spot in the VGB green space.
Each participant must provide their own :
Stand / Table / Box / Blanket / chair to display their ‘stuff’
Large’ish sign (any size) to showcase their Product Name and Stuff (if applicable) - Made by the JE
Table Sign to display their prices - Made by the JE
Small Float to start off their sales - and maybe a calculator, or pen and paper to help with the math - Manager this is where you come in to help.
Entry fee will ensure your spot is reserved
Shout outs on the VGB instagram
Ongoing support by Jen
Registration is $25 per table (5 x 5 space)
Note: Parents Reminder - Please do not make the items yourself…this is about the kids. Of course you can help, but if you are helping more than 90% of the work is this event for you? Your junior entrepreneur should be the one running this show - signage, items, and set up management. Be supportive and just have fun. Stuck on an Idea - Here are some fun suggestions!
Rocks with Holes - Necklaces
Playdough sales
Trading Card seller - Sports, pokemon, other??
Flea Market table - ask your parents first lol
Book re-seller
Plants
Berry picker / seller
Friendship Bracelets
Rock Painting
Art Work
Craft Kit Sales Poetry / Short Stories
Macrame
Services Are an Option Too:
Promote your babysitting skills - Meet and greet with families that are ‘interviewing’ for babysitting.
Promote your recycling run service - Hand out business information and sign up clients for weekly pick ups.
Be a Busker in your booth - Put on a performance and drop your hat for gratitude (aka $$)
Rain Date - Monday, July 21
What If’s….FAQ’s
What if my Junior Entrepreneur only makes 2 things and still wants to set up shop? GO FOR IT!!
What if we sign up but then decide we/they don’t want to do it? At this time no refunds. The registration fee is to teach accountability and responsibility.
What if I want to submit four kids for one table? Team Effort - love it! Only one entry fee per booth. My hope though the work is equal and the profits are equal.
What if my JE is 15 and wants to participant? I am sure we can make that work. Let’s chat.
What if I the Manager (aka an Adult) ends up doing all the work? Well then - who’s market is it? I hope your kiddo at least helped a lot.
What if we make over $50??!!! OMG that would be amazing and whoop well done!
What if I make $5??!! OMG that would be amazing and whoop well done.
What if I want to sell my baking - will Jen be mad? Warning there is a good chance she and her family will buy your goodies and put you on the hire list when you are older :)
What if sell nothing? Did you have fun? Did you meet anyone new? Did you get to participate in a kids fair at VB? This fair is about getting whatever you can out of it. There is no competition on ‘who sold more’. Isn’t it just great to say that you were there?!
What if I don’t have a booth - can I still come to the fair? Heck ya!! We need customers!!! Bring your whole family and your neighbors. Come out and support your community / friends.
What If we have too much stuff to carry - can we have our Manager drive in our ‘stuff’ on a Special Pass? No. Using your Manager’s vehicle is not allowed. Taxis, Bike, Walk, Wagon - let’s creative. Everyone is welcome - but driving in is not an option during the summer.
What If we have a vehicle pass? Nope - sorry. Your pass is not for these events (personal use) - we do get heads up when pass peeps stop by the bakery.
What if I need more space? Let’s encourage you to be creative and stick to your five foot front — you can always go long out the back of your space. Another option is too book two sites - and we will ensure they are beside each other. Our goal is too keep it ‘equal’ amongst all participants. It is up to you to make your space creative, inviting and fun!
What if I am not from VB? All kids are welcome to sign up and join us.
What if I just want to come to the Market to shop? Come one Come all! The more the merrier — there is NO Entrance Fee to visit the Kids Market. If you are not familiar with Victoria Beach you will need to park your car at the game for a fee and walk or bike in. Day passes are available.
What if it going to rain? If the weather looks awful we will move to the Monday. Jen will send an email as soon as it makes sense to do notify the team.
When should I arrive to set up? Up to 1 hour before the event. This is a great opportunity for time management. Showing up 10 minutes before 11 am is high discouraged - you need time to set up and get ready.