Youth Booth at Thursdays Downtown
We're inviting youth ages 12-18 to apply for a spot at the Thursdays Downtown Youth Booth!
If you love making art, crafting unique items or designing handmade products, this is your chance to shine! Experience what it's like to be an entrepreneur at one of Rochester's biggest summer events!
Applications for the 2026 Youth Booth are open now through April 6th, 2026. Approved youth entrepreneurs will be notified by May 1, 2026. There is no cost for youth vendors to apply.
How To Apply:
Send an email by April 6 with a description of your items, and submit photos of your handmade work to: thursdays@downtownrochestermn.com
Who Can Apply
- Youth 12-18
- All items must be handmade by the applicant
- Artists, crafters, makers and creators of all kinds are welcome!
What Is Provided
- One tent
- One table
- Two chairs
Available Shifts (single Thursday)
- 11:00AM - 3:00PM
- 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Vendor Parking
- The RDA is not responsible for vendor parking. Parking is the responsibility of the vendor. Parking arrangements can be made directly with SP+ at 507-282-4545. A variety of parking options for both vehicles and trailers/oversized vehicles are available in downtown Rochester. Visit rochesterparking.com to review options and make appropriate accommodations.
- To accommodate more vendors, no vehicles or trailers will be allowed to remain within
the market or behind your booth space. Personal vehicles and trailers will be allowed into
the market street space during load-in and load-out times only.