Calling All Local Artists, Performers, Crafters and Vendors: Join a Market With Heart

What if I told you there was a local opportunity to show off your amazing handmade goods, artsy creations, or small-biz magic and help out some sweet rescue animals in the process?

Now what if I told you… it only costs $20 for your own booth?

Nope, that’s not a typo. That’s the kind of deal you don’t see too often these days and exactly what you’ll pay for a booth at one of Dream Big Mini Farm’s Backwoods Markets.

Whether you’re a candle-pourer, jewelry-maker, vintage-flipper, woodworker, painter, baker, crocheter, clay-shaper, belly dancer, fire dancer, magician, face painter, musician or general bringer of beautiful things into the world—this is your chance to shine.
It’s not every day you get to set up shop at a local market AND give back to a nonprofit animal rescue.
But here we are.

Dream Big Mini Farm Sanctuary’s Backwoods Markets are happening all summer and fall long, with events scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays from May through October—and there’s still space for more vendors!

The market welcomes family-friendly vendors of all types including:

Local craft vendors
Food vendors
Musicians, entertainers and local artists
Fire dancers, belly dancers and other performers
Face painters and beyond!

Basically, if you have a skill, a talent, a booth setup, and/or a burning desire to support a great cause while putting yourself out there—this is for you. It’s your chance to do some good and have a blast doing it.

At just $20 per space, it’s the most cost friendly local market. Plus with every single dollar going straight back into the nonprofit to help feed, house, and care for the rescued animals at the sanctuary, it’s a win-win for everyone.

You’ll get exposure, community connection, and the warm fuzzies from helping animals in need while also being surrounded by like-minded makers doing what they love for a good cause. It’s the perfect place to network, sell, perform, or just be part of something feel-good and fabulous.

Want in?

Shoot an email to Jessyka at:
dreambigminifarmsanctuary@gmail.com
Subject line: Vendor 2025

Spots are limited and subject to a first come first serve basis.

Let’s fill these markets with creativity, compassion, and community spirit.

Oh, and if vending’s not your thing but you’re still an animal-loving rockstar, she is also seeking volunteers to help around the farm!
Use the same email and just change the subject line to: Interested in Volunteering

Dream Big Mini Farm Sanctuary

12748 Kilham Mine Rd, Nevada City


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