Photos courtesy of Kids Market.
This year’s Trussville Kids Market will be held Sept. 13.
Kids ages 5-17 with an entrepreneurial spirit are welcome to participate in the Trussville Kids Market Sept. 13 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
The event is part of a larger network of markets popping up across the United States helping to give kids of all ages the opportunity to discover their potential, pitch business ideas and work to accomplish them by selling handmade goods for the public to purchase.
The concept is for each interested child to run a mini business, sell their creations, keep their profits and develop real-world skills in the meantime.
“The Kids Market is entirely run by kids, so they are the ones doing the work — from creating products and setting up their booths to talking with customers and making sales,” said Jessica Harris, the Birmingham market manager. “At this market, you will find a wide variety of kid-created products including handmade crafts, jewelry, apparel, artwork, toys, games and more. Each booth reflects the creativity and unique style of its young entrepreneur.”
Harris said the Trussville market has been partnering with Ferus Artisan Ales during their Toons and Treasures event since 2024, and the Kids Market has become a fun annual tradition for the community.
“We love being part of an event that brings families together while giving young entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their businesses,” Harris said.
Typically, the market has between 20 and 40 young entrepreneurs participating.
“Unlike a traditional vendor market, every business at the Kids Market is owned and operated by a child,” Harris said. “It gives the kids opportunities to learn responsibility, customer service, communication and financial skills. It is more than just a market — it is a hands-on learning experience that empowers the next generation of business owners.”
Harris said they anticipate a great market with hopefully cooler weather, which helps prompt people to want to be outside more.
“We hope people will get out and support the kids and enjoy the community,” Harris said. “We host Kids Markets in Trussville and many surrounding cities, and kids from all over the area are welcome to participate.”
Interested families can sign up for any of the markets by visiting kidsmarkets.com.
“For us, a successful market isn’t just measured by attendance or sales, it is seeing kids having fun, learning valuable life skills, building confidence and giving back to their community,” Harris said.
The market will be held at 101 Beech St. in Trussville on the grassy area near Ferus Artisan Ales.
Check-in for vendors begins at noon and goes until 1:30 p.m.
- Where: 101 Beech St., Trussville
- When: Sept. 13, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Details: For kids ages 5-17. Interested families can sign up online.
- Web: kidsmarkets.com
