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An outdoor marketplace empowering
young entrepreneurs!
An outdoor marketplace empowering
young entrepreneurs!
A creative, fun experience for kids to launch and run their very first business. They create their own products or services, set the prices, sell and make money!
July 11, 2026
(Rain date: July 12)
11AM – 2PM
July 11, 2026
(Rain date: July 12)
11AM – 2PM
Welcoming young creators
ages 6–16. Register below. Spots are limited.
Welcoming young creators
ages 6–16. Register below. Spots are limited.
Photos from last year's market
Photos from last year's market
Beaded keychains
Handmade soaps and rainbow looms
Miniature painted canvases and magnets
The goal of this event is to provide kids a platform to share their craft with the community and in return, they learn real-life business and social skills.
The goal of this event is to provide kids a platform to share their craft with the community and in return, they learn real-life business and social skills.
It isn't just about making money—it's about discovering their potential as they learn to think creatively, work hard and believe in their ideas.
It isn't just about making money—it's about discovering their potential as they learn to think creatively, work hard and believe in their ideas.
We ask that items be original and handmade
with minimal adult involvement.
We ask that items be original and handmade
with minimal adult involvement.
Rules and Guidelines
Rules and Guidelines
Open to kids ages 6–16
Vendor fee*: $5 (non-refundable within one week of event)
Vendor fee is refundable (minus credit card fees) if cancellation is one week prior to the event
Arrive for setup between 9–10:30 AM,
and you will be given a spot number
Bring your vendor space e-mail confirmation
Each child must have a legal guardian present at all times
Table size: 4' x 2' - If you need to bring a bigger table, let us know
You may bring a pop-up tent or a personal umbrella - No beach or patio umbrellas
Remember to bring chairs (we don't provide any supplies)
No selling of chemicals, combustible items,
sharp objects, or food (unless a Food Permit or a
Home Processor application can be provided)
Vendor parking: toward the exit of the park
No generators - If you need an outlet, let us know, as they are limited
*The vendor fees will be donated to a local non-profit
The Location
The Location
Mesier Park
Mesier Park
2 Spring St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
2 Spring St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
The five-and-a-half-acre park provides ample space for the kids to display their craft. The main park entrance is on Spring Street. There are a few parking spaces inside the park, but there is also street parking. Park entrance is handicap accessible.
The five-and-a-half-acre park provides ample space for the kids to display their craft. The main park entrance is on Spring Street. There are a few parking spaces inside the park, but there is also street parking. Park entrance is handicap accessible.
Have questions?
Have questions?
email us at: ButFirstWePlay@outlook.com
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