Being a
Youth Vendor
at the DMFM
Supporting young entrepreneurs under 18 with real-world market experience.
Youth Vendors at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market grow, harvest, design, make, or produce the products they bring to market. With administrative support from the adults in their lives, they are beginning their journey as future entrepreneurs, and we are proud to support them.
Age Groups
16 - 17 years old $20 a day
May require a Responsible Adult to vend with, depending on the product and the Youth Vendor’s history with the Market
10 - 15 year old $10 a day
Requires a Responsible Adult to attend all markets with the Youth Vendor.
At most, can only attend half the dates per market.
Youth Vendor Policies
All regular Market Policies apply to Youth Vendors with these additional changes.
Parents or guardians are required to fill out the Market Application for the Youth Vendor. Applications filled out by the Youth Vendor will be denied
Youth Vendors need a Responsible Adult (over 18) to attend markets with them unless the Market Manager gives express permission
Youth Vendors under the age of 16 do not need to meet the market’s handmade requirements as long as the product is appropriate for them to sell at the market, but must not be flea market or resell items.
Youth Vendors will not be photographed intentionally unless the market provides a special Parental/Guardian Approval agreement
The Market will provide the Youth Vendor with a sign stating they are an approved Youth Vendor that must be on display during the Market
Youth Vendors at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market should be the primary individuals who grow, harvest, design, make, or produce the products they bring to market. The Youth Vendor should be the primary individual selling at the market with administrative support from parents or guardians.
Vending with A Responsible Adult
Most Youth Vendors vending at the DMFM will require a Responsible Adult to attend the market with them. A Responsible Adult is someone 18 or over who can attend the market with the Youth Vendor to help handle situations that might arise and support the Youth Vendor with their booth at the market.