Mini Maker Market at Comox Summer Fest 2025 - Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

Strategic Insights -

The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the call for submissions to the Mini Maker Market at Comox Summer Fest 2025, a unique opportunity for local youth aged 10-18 to showcase their creative talents and entrepreneurial spirit. The festival will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Comox, providing a platform for up to eight youth entrepreneurs to sell their handmade goods, art, crafts, and more in front of a large summer crowd. The Mini Maker Market offers a free vendor space, including half of a 6' table to display their products, as well as a valuable chance to gain business experience in a real-world setting.

Key Takeaways:

  • Up to eight local youth aged 10-18 can participate in the Mini Maker Market at Comox Summer Fest 2025 by selling their handmade goods, art, crafts, and more.
  • The Mini Maker Market provides a free vendor space, including half of a 6' table to display products, to participants.
  • Participants will gain valuable experience in a real-world business setting, interacting with customers at a high-traffic event.
  • A one-hour orientation and business skills training session will be held on June 19 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Comox Valley Chamber Business Hub.
  • Youth participants must be able to attend the training session, bring their own products and display items, and come with enthusiasm.
  • The deadline to apply is Friday, June 13, 2025, and early application is encouraged to secure a place.
  • Supported by the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Mini Maker Market empowers the next generation of local entrepreneurs and fosters a vibrant, creative community.

Statistics:

  • 10-18 years old: age range for local youth participating in the Mini Maker Market.
  • 8: maximum number of youth entrepreneurs participating in the Mini Maker Market.
  • 6' x 0.5: size of the table provided to participants.
  • 1 hour: duration of the one-hour orientation and business skills training session on June 19.
  • 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.: time of the one-hour orientation and business skills training session on June 19.
  • Friday, June 13, 2025: deadline to apply for the Mini Maker Market.

Sources:

  • Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Comox Valley Record, 2025.