Support young traders at markets in Wakefield, Castleford and Ossett as national competition returns
People are invited to enjoy a fantastic mix of stalls from budding entrepreneurs as the Young Traders Market competition returns to local markets across the Wakefield district.
The Young Traders Market celebrates talented young people from the district, giving shoppers the chance to browse and buy unique products while supporting the next generation of local traders.
The markets form the first stage of a national competition run in partnership with the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF).
A panel of judges will select one winner from each event to represent Wakefield at the regional final in Barnsley on Saturday, August 1, with the chance to progress to the national final in Stratford‑upon‑Avon.
The events will run from 10am to 4pm at:
Castleford Indoor Market – Saturday, May 16
Wakefield Outdoor Market – Wednesday, May 20
Ossett Outdoor Market – Saturday, July 4
Mark Lynam, Wakefield Council’s Corporate Director for Regeneration and Economic Growth, said: “The Young Traders Market brings a real buzz to our town centres and is a great way for residents to discover something new while supporting young and local talent.
“These events are a celebration of creativity, community and our much‑loved markets, and we’re delighted to be welcoming shoppers to enjoy them again.”
For traders, applications for the Castleford and Wakefield events have now closed.
There is still time to apply for the Ossett Young Traders Market, with a deadline of May 31.
Anyone interested in finding out more or requesting an application pack for Ossett should email letstalkmarkets@wakefield.gov.uk with the subject line YTM EVENT.
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