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Become a Vendor

Frost Shop Marketplace is an open-air market on Highway 140, the gateway to Yosemite. Memorial Day weekend through Halloween β€” 94 marketplace days, Fri–Mon. Pick your tier, pick your cadence (daily/weekly/monthly/season). Monthly and season-pass holders lock their rate and skip special-event surcharges entirely.

Pricing v2.3 (locked June 1, 2026)

TierLocationSpotsDayWeeklyMonthlySeason (94d)
T1Hwy 140 Frontage5$50$170$600$2,900
T2Front of Lot6$40$135$480$2,300
T3Center of Lot8$30$100$360$1,750
T4Back of Lot5$25$85$300$1,500
FT1Hwy 140 Visible2$65$220$780$3,800
FT2Interior Food Court3$50$170$600$2,900

Special-event days (Memorial Day, July 4th, Halloween, etc.): +$35 over the daily rate, every tier for Daily and Weekly passes. Monthly and Season pass holders are exempt β€” these days are included in your pass, no surcharge ever. $100 refundable cleanup deposit required for season passes, food trucks, and alcohol vendors.

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Frost Shop Marketing Assistant β€” included for trial vendors

We're your marketing partner, not just your landlord. Every Friday morning we email you a ready-to-post Instagram caption written for your booth, your menu, and the upcoming market day β€” plus posting tips on best time, best photo, and how to tag us so we re-share to our followers. Reviewed by Natalee before it lands so it always sounds like Frost Shop.

Free 2-week trial activates when you book your first Monthly or Season pass β€” Marketing Assistant and Pricing Assistant included. After that it's $25/month β€” cancel anytime. (Freelance social-media managers charge $200–500/month for what we do for $25.)

First in a series. Pricing Coach (regional benchmarks + special-of-the-day copy) and the Frost Shop Locals' Pass (community discount program) coming next.

Why vendors choose Frost Shop

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Hwy 140 frontage

On the main road to Yosemite. Drive-by visibility from both directions, every day of the season.

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94 market days

Memorial Day weekend through Halloween. Daily, weekly, monthly, or season-pass cadence β€” pick what fits.

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Permits handled

We carry the organizer's CUP + insurance. You bring your own COI + category permits, we handle County coordination.

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Local-first

Mariposa County producers get priority placement. We promote vendors on the public site + featured rotations.

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Locked pricing + spot priority

Monthly and season-pass holders lock the rate AND skip every special-event surcharge β€” Memorial Day, July 4th, Halloween, all included. Season-pass holders also pick their booth location first within their tier and get the Feb renewal discount.

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Nonprofit model

Transitioning to fiscal sponsorship under CACF (501c3). Vendor fees stay anchored in community reinvestment.

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Marketing Assistant

We write your weekly social posts using your menu + market schedule. Free trial included. $25/mo after.

What You'll Need

  1. Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing 6 additional insureds: Frost Shop Marketplace, Kenwood Solutions Group, Ignite Space Inc, Gene Mickel, Richard Radanovich, CACF.
  2. California Seller's Permit β€” free, ~15 min at cdtfa.ca.gov.
  3. Signed Vendor Agreement β€” via DocuSign (v3.2, one-time sign).
  4. Category permits β€” Health permit (prepared food), Cottage Food Operation (home-prepared), CA ABC license (alcohol), Mobile Food Facility permit (food trucks), Ag Commissioner (produce/honey/eggs).
  5. $100 cleanup deposit β€” season pass, food trucks, alcohol vendors.

FAQ

Do I need to be in Mariposa County to vend?
Mariposa County producers get priority. Vendors from neighboring counties (Madera, Merced, Tuolumne, Fresno) are welcome if they fit the marketplace category mix.
What insurance do I need?
A Certificate of Insurance with $1M general liability minimum, listing 6 additional insureds (Frost Shop Marketplace, Kenwood Solutions Group, Ignite Space Inc, Gene Mickel, Richard Radanovich, CACF).
Can I sell at one market day to try it out?
Yes. Single-day bookings are available at the daily rate for your tier. No commitment beyond the booking fee.
What's a season pass?
One up-front price for the whole season (Memorial Day weekend through Halloween). Locks your rate, skips every special-event surcharge, and includes early access to renewals. Monthly pass holders also skip the surcharge β€” it's a committed-vendor benefit.
What about taxes and permits?
You're responsible for your CA Seller's Permit (free at cdtfa.ca.gov), any category-specific permits (Health for prepared food, ABC for alcohol, MFF for trucks, Ag Commissioner for produce), and your own income tax / sales tax filings. We handle the marketplace organizer-level permits.
Who runs Frost Shop Marketplace?
Founder: Xavier Dubois (Ignite Space, Inc.). Operating in transition to fiscal sponsorship under the Collaborative Arts and Culture Foundation (CACF). See About for the full story.
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