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.

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, who will get a place at the regional final in Barnsley Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August 2025, with the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF). 

Winners of the regional event will then progress onto the National final in Stratford-upon-Avon on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August 2025.

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 May 2025.

More info: Young Traders Market 2025 - Wakefield Council