JUNIOR ENTREPRENEURS
2027 Applications will open early in 2027
Are you a young creator, crafter, or inventor between ages 6–18? Get ready — the 2026 Junior Entrepreneur Program at the White Rock Farmers’ Market is now open!
Each season, we welcome talented young entrepreneurs to set up their very own market booth and sell their handmade products – from jewelry and baking to art, plants, and beyond. It’s a fun and exciting way to:
- Learn real-world business skills
- Gain confidence talking to customers
- Make money doing what you love!
The 2026 Junior Entrepreneur applications are now open!
Ready to start your business journey? Apply today!
📄 Apply here: Junior Entrepreneur Application 2026
Junior Entrepreneur Awards
Investing in the Next Generation of Local Business Owners
The White Rock Farmers Market believes in supporting young entrepreneurs and helping them turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Proceeds from our annual Customer Appreciation Day Raffle help fund the White Rock Farmers Market Junior Entrepreneur Scholarship Program. The program recognizes outstanding young entrepreneurs participating in the Market and provides financial support to help them grow their businesses, develop new ideas, and continue building their entrepreneurial skills.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients!
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Junior Entrepreneur Scholarships. Congratulations to these talented young entrepreneurs for their creativity, initiative, hard work, and commitment to growing their businesses.
🏆 1st Place – $600
Kay Lo: Kay’s Designs / Fairy Sprinkles Bakery
🏆 2nd Place – $400
Nidhaan Kaur Dhaliwal: NK Crochets
🏆 3rd Place – $300
Ema Young: Emealchemy
⭐ Rising Star Award – $200
Ella, Evelyn & Emilia: Triple E Crafts
We also want to thank all of our 2026 Junior Entrepreneur applicants for participating. The creativity and entrepreneurial spirit shown by these young business owners is exactly why this program was created.
Supporting Young Entrepreneurs
Scholarship funding can help our Junior Entrepreneurs invest back into their businesses through:
- Equipment and tools
- Supplies and materials
- Product development
- Marketing and advertising
- Signage and displays
- Packaging and branding
- Website development
- Other business growth initiatives
Why We Created This Program
The White Rock Farmers Market has always been more than a place to shop. It is also a place where young people can test an idea, learn real-world business skills, meet customers, and discover what it takes to run a business.
By investing in our Junior Entrepreneurs today, we are helping encourage the business leaders, creators, and innovators of tomorrow.
Questions?
For more information about the Junior Entrepreneur program or the Scholarship Program, please contact:
White Rock Farmers Market Society
📧 board@whiterockfarmersmarket.ca
The 2026 Junior Entrepreneur Program at the White Rock Farmers’ Market is now FULL for the 2026 season!
Thank you for the incredible interest and support. We look forward to showcasing this year’s talented young entrepreneurs at the market throughout the season. Please watch for 2027 applications next year!