NewBo City Market is a dynamic non-profit small business incubator located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We are dedicated to helping small businesses and side businesses take their first steps into the world of sales in a supportive and active environment. 10'x10' assigned spaces are provided to approved guest vendors in vacant market stalls for the sale of their products. Spaces are located inside NewBo City Market during cold weather months, and placement may also be outdoors under the awning from May through the end of September. Hot foods are not allowed to be sold during these markets but we welcome other types of goods including arts, crafts, jewelry, body care, eggs, honey, clothing, vintage items, and bakery items. Non-profits may also be vendors to fundraise and raise public awareness about their missions. Representatives for multi-level marketing organizations, or product reps, are not allowed to participate.
We welcome high school age and younger students to sign up for these markets if they have products to sell. These may not be family-run businesses. They must feature student-made or student-curated products, the date requests must be organized by the student, and the sales event must be managed by the student at their assigned stall. The sale of products for organization fundraising are also permitted. There are 3 specialty students-only Young Entrepreneurs markets, and students may also sign up to be a vendor on most Saturdays and Sundays of their choosing for no cost. It's a great way to start thinking about entrepreneurship as a serious career option for our young people.
Dates will be requested in this application. Aside from the holiday sales period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, dates can be requested for the entire year. Holiday dates are currently marked as "sold out" but will be available for request in early October. If you are uncertain about your future plans, only select dates you are certain you will be available. Manage My Market allows you to request additional dates or withdraw dates at a later time.
NewBo City Market features Specialty Markets for various demographics. Dates for these events are marked as "sold out" on Manage My Market but will be made available at a later date. An email will be sent to all current vendors at least 1 month prior to a specialty market to request eligible participants. You will be able to view these dates in the "2025 Weekend Guest Vendor Markets at NewBo City Market Vendor Handbook", which will be available for download when your application has been completed.
