NextGen Innovators
A market for budding entrepreneurs.
(Formerly known as the Pop-Up Kids Market)
Next market in West Hartford to be held May 2, 2026 (Rain Date, May 3)
Throughout our previous entrepreneurship markets we were incredibly successful. Over 100 talented and inspiring young vendors showcased their incredible products and truly displayed their passionate entrepreneurial spirit. Thank you to our wonderful community of parents, shoppers, and sponsors who supported these amazing young entrepreneurs!
Applications will be accepted beginning February 18, 2026
Date for the next NextGen Innovators Entrepreneur Market??
May 2, 2026
Check out our appearance on WFSB Channel 3’s GREAT DAY from October 9, 2023!
Founder Laura Barash and budding entrepreneurs Max Sinatro and Sadie Levy discuss the NextGen Innovators Entrepreneur Market with reporter Melissa Cole.
“The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create it.”
Our mission is to foster children's creative and entrepreneurial spirit and provide them a forum in which to hone their skills.
Our first Pop up Kids Market in February 2020 was an overwhelming success. 75 young entrepreneurs created, marketed, produced, glued, sewed, molded and got their hands dirty preparing, presenting and selling their creations to nearly 2,000 customers.
The Hartford area community embraced this innovative event. Multiple local news and media sources captured the excitement and passion of the kid vendors and their customers.
After a 2+ year hiatus, on October 15, 2022, we had our 2nd Pop-Up Kids Market. Once again, it exceeded all expectations! Bringing in even more people, our young entrepreneurs continue to amaze us and our entire community.
Let’s do it again on May 2, 2026!
Here’s a sampling of some of the vendors you’ll see at the entrepreneur market on May 2nd:
