Young Traders Market 2025

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Are you aged 16 to 30 and want to start or build on your own business? Our Young Traders Market events are your chance to show off your business skills and products to the people of Wakefield and beyond.

Location: Castleford Market
Date: Saturday 16 August, 10am to 4pm.

How it works

Once submissions close, we'll review and shortlist applicants. You'll then receive your allocated gazebo.

During the event, traders will compete against each other and be judged by a panel.

There will be up to three winners at the event.

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What you will get

All traders will get a free gazebo and table in the event space at Castleford Indoor Market.

How to apply

Email letstalkmarkets@wakefield.gov.uk with the subject line YTM EVENT. You’ll get further information and receive an application pack.

Applications are open until 31 July 2025.

Apply now