Snohomish Farmer's Market
Power of Produce Kids Club
The Power of Produce Kids Club is a National Program that provides ur market youth opportunities to learn more about where local food comes from, the importance of eating fresh fruits & veggies, and how our ecosystems work.
Entertainment and activities at the POP Club make learning about fresh, local foods really fun! Building on the belief that farmers markets are for everyone - including kids! The POP Club will allow our market kids to explore new fruits & veggies by providing $2 in market currency each week along with providing a fun opportunity for children to engage in the local food system.
Activities will include conversations directly with farmers, educational games & demonstrations, and exposure to new fruits & vegetables. In addition to educational activities, POP club kids receive $2 in tokens to spend at the market - thus allowing them to make their own shopping decisions.
The POP Kids Club will run June 29 through August 17, 2023
How the POP Club Works:
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Kids 13 & under, ask your parents’ permission to fill out the form for your membership card. You may also get your own special market bag to bring with you each week to the market. (TBD Supplies)
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Each week that you attend the market, check in at the Kids Club Tent to get your passport stamped and receive your $2 market currency to shop for fresh fruit & veggies.
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Return to the Kids Club Tent to record your "findings" and what you liked as well as participate in fun crafts and educational activities. Your passport will stay with us each week, but you can take it home at the end of the season! There will also be fun activities & speakers at the Kids Club Tent for you to enjoy!
Kids Vendor Day - A New Experience!
In partnership with the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce and the Little Book of Big Business - the Snohomish Farmers Market is excited to continue our 2024 event with an elevated Kids Vendor Day experience!
The goal of this elevated experience is to provide our Kidpreneurs with education and experience that helps them succeed in building their business ideas. The new program will include:
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1st Educational Kidpreneur Class - Saturday, May 18th from 10a-11:30a: Workshop format with speakers and hands-on activities to help formulate a business plan, grow their ideas, and learn the basics around merchandising, pricing merchandise and cash flow. Snacks & beverages provided.
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2nd Educational Kidpreneur Class - Saturday, June 22nd from 10a-11:30a: Workshop format with speakers and hands-on activities to focus on next level of business planning including photography, sales, networking and how to be prepared for market day.
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Junior Chamber Day - July 16th from 11a-1p: A networking experience attending the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting with an opportunity to conduct a "practice run" of their business plan and adjust as needed prior to Kids Vendor Day. Full lunch provided as well as sales opportunities.
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Kids Vendor Days (participants choose 1) - August 1st & 15th 3-7p: Table reservation for the culminating event at the Snohomish Farmers Market. Load in will be 1 hour prior and load out will take place after market closes.
Additional details:
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Participation cost is $75 per child (due upon approval) and all materials for participant are included**
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**Parent/Guardian lunch can be purchased for Junior Chamber Day event with pre-reservation and pre-paid $25 fee.
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This program is open to kids ranging from 3rd through 11th grade.
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Participants should be prepared to attend all classes and practice events as part of the program.
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Parent/Guardian must be present for all events.
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Items for sale must be made/grown by participants with minimal adult assistance.
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Parents/Guardians agree to photography of activities which may include their children for promotional purposes and sharing of experiences on social media.
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Equipment Needed:
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6ft table required for participation in SFM Kids Vendor Day.
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Shade umbrellas allowed at market but must have minimum 30# of weight affixed.
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We are working with several sponsors to provide shade canopies for market day.
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Restrictions: Due to Snohomish County Health Permitting, no food-for-sale will be allowed.
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The Snohomish Farmers Market, Snohomish Chamber of Commerce and Little Books of Big Business reserve the right to use their discretion in teaching materials, merchandise and marketing.
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Limited scholarships available based on financial need