Little Big Business Marketplace: Young Entrepreneur Vendor Event

The Ricky Codio Foundation proudly presents the Little Big Business Marketplace, a youth-centered vendor event created to highlight the creativity, innovation, and ambition of young entrepreneurs across our community.

This marketplace brings together student-led businesses operated by participants in grades 6th through 12th, offering them a platform to showcase their products, share their ideas, and gain real-world entrepreneurial experience. It is more than a market. It is a space where young people are encouraged to take their ideas seriously, invest in themselves, and begin building something of their own.

From handmade goods and creative services to emerging brands and fresh concepts, attendees will have the opportunity to shop, connect, and support the next generation of business leaders.

Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
126 Leverington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

This free, family-friendly community event is designed to inspire. Guests can expect a marketplace filled with youth-owned businesses, opportunities to shop and support young entrepreneurs, and an environment centered around creativity, confidence, and community. The experience will also include free photoshoot stations, giveaways, food, and interactive moments throughout the day.

As part of the marketplace experience, participating youth will have access to exciting opportunities including a $500 prize for the best youth business concept and a $1,000 book scholarship for a recent high school graduate.

Come out, shop small, and support big dreams. Your presence helps create space for young entrepreneurs to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

Young Entrepreneurs: Register to Participate

Guardians and young CEOs are invited to register for the opportunity to participate as a vendor. If you have a business, product, or idea you are ready to share, this marketplace is your chance to step into a real vendor experience and connect directly with your community.

Participants must be in grades 6th through 12th, including current students, verified homeschooled youth, and recent high school graduates.

Space is limited to 25 vendors, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will receive a confirmation email within five business days with next steps.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/8HG3GUZmouzeHaGH7

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Host or Publisher Ricky Codio Foundation