the build plan

From dirt lot to year-round market

Frost Shop Marketplace is being built in four phases. We're open and operating in Phase 1. This page is our transparency commitment: every dollar we need, what it builds, and exactly how your sponsorship gets recognized. All cost estimates below are ranges — subject to actual contractor bids — and we'll update them as quotes come in.

Where we are right now

Phase 1

Foundation — open the doors

$3,000 paid
of $48k–$67k goal

Phase 2

Infrastructure & Experience

$0 paid
of $174k–$250k goal

Phase 3

Sanitation & Food-Truck Infrastructure

$0 paid
of $84k–$138k goal

Phase 4

Sustainability & Energy Independence

$0 paid
of $48k–$73k goal

paid · committed (pledged, awaiting payment)

The four-phase build plan

Foundation — open the doors

✓ LIVE NOW — WE ARE HERE · $48.05k–$66.8k

Infrastructure & Experience

▶ UP NEXT · $174k–$249.5k

Sanitation & Food-Truck Infrastructure

○ PLANNED · $84k–$138k

Sustainability & Energy Independence

○ FUTURE VISION · $48k–$73k

The Frost Shop — Entrepreneur Training Program

○ PLANNED · $40.5k–$50k

✓ LIVE NOW — WE ARE HERE

Phase 1: Foundation — open the doors

Permanent comfort, traffic control, basic site identity

Estimated total

$48,050 – $66,800

Why this phase matters: Mariposa producers have a real stage. Visitors stop because the lot looks like a place, not a clearing. Every item in this phase is sponsorable individually — perfect for community members who want to put their name on something tangible.

Itemized cost breakdown

Item	Est. cost	Sponsorship
Metal picnic tables ×12 6–8 seats each, powder-coated steel — durable for daily outdoor use	$9,600–$9,600	$800/table (12 available) Engraved brass plaque on each: "Donated by [Name]"
Square 4-tops ×5 Intimate seating clusters — smaller tables for couples + small groups	$1,250–$2,000	$300/table (5 available) Engraved plaque
20ft shipping container Overnight + bad-weather storage — locks vendor + Frost Shop gear, prevents theft. Painted with Frost Shop branding.	$5,000–$8,000	$5,000–$8,000 anchor sponsor Container wrapped/painted with "[Name] · Frost Shop Storage" — highly visible from Hwy 140
Shade structure Large sail-shade over picnic area — supported by filled wine barrels (see below)	$4,000–$7,000	$5,000 anchor sponsor Named recognition: "The [Name] Shade"
Bistro string lights 200ft commercial-grade overhead lighting	$600–$800	$800 single sponsor "Lighting sponsored by [Name]" sign at entrance
Wine barrels ×20 Filled with 80 lbs cement/soil — function as: (a) secure shade-sail pole stands, (b) standing bar tables with round tops added, (c) traffic-control soft barriers	$1,000–$1,000	$50/barrel (20 Available) Engraved plaque on each: "From [Name]"
Above-ground garden beds ×20 6–8ft × 3ft × 3ft galvanized steel — soil + native pollinator plants + drip irrigation + overhead shade (essential — Mariposa sun would kill unshaded plantings). Used as perimeter beds + parking-lot separators.	$5,000–$5,000	$500 per bed (10 available) Engraved garden marker on each: "[Name]'s Garden Bed"
Decomposed-granite trail base 30 tons, perimeter pathway	$2,500–$4,000	—
Perimeter fencing Powder-coated steel, ~600 linear feet	$4,500–$7,000	$1,000 per 100ft section Section plaque
Installation + misc Concrete footings, hardware, contractor coordination, ground anchoring	$3,000–$4,500	—
The Beach & Volleyball Court — site prep & drainage Grading, drainage slope, and base preparation for the 30ft × 60ft pro court footprint (50ft × 80ft with safety perimeter)	$2,500–$3,500	—
The Beach & Volleyball Court — geotextile base & perimeter containment Non-woven geotextile separation layer plus perimeter border so the sand stays clean and contained	$800–$1,200	—
The Beach & Volleyball Court — washed beach-grade sand True washed, sub-rounded volleyball/beach sand delivered — roughly 100–200 tons at 12in depth depending on final footprint	$4,500–$7,000	$5,000 anchor — "The [Name] Beach" Named beach: "The [Name] Beach at The Lot"
The Beach & Volleyball Court — pro net system & boundary lines Professional net, ballasted pole system (non-permanent, CUP-conscious), and tournament boundary lines	$1,500–$2,500	$2,500 sponsor — "The [Name] Court" Named court + tournament-series recognition
The Beach & Volleyball Court — beach chairs & umbrellas The daytime beach scene: beach chairs, umbrellas, and shade for families	$800–$1,200	$100/chair-and-umbrella set Dedication tag on each set
The Beach & Volleyball Court — build-out labor & equipment Equipment rental, sand placement and grading, court assembly	$1,500–$2,500	—

This phase has 11 sponsorable items. Email sponsors@frostshopmarketplace.com with the item name to claim sponsorship.

▶ UP NEXT

Phase 2: Infrastructure & Experience

Power, water, security, stage — the evening-economy unlock

Estimated total

$174,000 – $249,500

Why this phase matters: Vendors stop running gas generators (quieter, no propane smell). Water flows where it needs to (misters in the heat, garden irrigation, station hookups). The stage opens us to community events: symphony, school plays, dance recitals, karaoke, movie nights. This is the inflection-point phase.

Itemized cost breakdown

Item	Est. cost	Sponsorship
Electrical service + distribution 240V/120V around perimeter, 8 station outlets — replaces vendor generators	$25,000–$35,000	$15,000 anchor sponsor "Electrified by [Name]" plaque at main panel
Backflow prevention assembly Required by Mariposa County before any water expansion — prevents contamination of municipal supply	$3,000–$4,500	—
Water line extension Around perimeter — feeds irrigation, misters, food-truck stations	$8,000–$12,000	—
Water misting system 15 cooling stations in shaded area for hot Mariposa summers	$4,000–$5,500	$300/station × 15 Tag on each: "Stay cool — courtesy of [Name]"
Security cameras + NVR 8-camera system covering vendor area, parking, perimeter	$3,000–$4,500	—
Public WiFi infrastructure 4 commercial mesh access points + bandwidth (~$200/mo recurring)	$3,000–$4,000	$3,500 + monthly sponsor WiFi network name: "FrostShop-Sponsored-by-[Name]"
Covered stage 24×16 ft permanent platform — Mariposa symphony, school plays, dance recitals, karaoke, town hall events	$18,000–$26,000	$25,000 naming rights "The [Name] Stage" — permanent signage
Event seating ×50 Stackable chairs for larger community events	$2,500–$3,500	$50/chair × 50 Engraved tag under seat
Quality sound system + AV rack Mixing board, mics, mains + monitors — handles symphony to karaoke	$8,000–$12,000	$10,000 anchor sponsor Plaque on rack: "Sound provided by [Name]"
Outdoor 20' x 15' LED Screen Weekly movie nights, school screenings, community events	$4,000–$5,500	$5,000 anchor sponsor Pre-roll credit at every movie night: "Tonight's screening sponsored by [Name]"
Outdoor LED video wall — 25 ft × 15 ft Outdoor LED video wall for the stage. Held at $58,000 pending updated RFP (Xav, 2026-07-31).	$58,000–$58,000	marquee naming + $2,500+ pre-show inclusion Headline naming "The [Name] Stage & Theatre"; every sponsor $2,500+ appears in the pre-show reel
Native drought-tolerant landscape Perimeter plantings — pollinator-friendly + reduces irrigation 60%+	$4,500–$7,500	$1,000 per garden bed (12 beds available) Engraved garden marker: "[Name]'s Pollinator Bed"
ADA walking paths Decomposed granite + handrails throughout the lot	$7,000–$10,000	$1,500 per 50ft section Section plaque every 50ft
Portable power station + folding solar (Energy Plan E1) LiFePO4 power station (6,000 W / 9,000 W surge class) + 800–1,600 W folding panels. Powers Starlink, the outdoor screen, mister pump, and water bubbler (~4–6 kWh per market day) with zero generators. Non-permanent by design.	$3,000–$5,000	builder "Powered by [Name]" placard on the battery wagon
Wheeled solar charging fleet (Energy Plan E2) 3 rolling ballasted solar racks (4 panels each, community-built) + lockable battery wagon. Educational/demonstration framing with placards and a QR to the live energy dashboard. Fully removable — no permanent structures.	$8,000–$11,500	builder "The [Name] Solar Fleet" — placard on each rack + dashboard credit
PG&E grid energization — new commercial service Rule 16 new service connection: application, transformer, meter, and utility-side work to bring grid power to the lot. PG&E's published average for a single-lot connection is ~$9,600 and ~355 days; commercial services typically run higher. Required for 24/7 refrigeration loads (the Entrepreneur Frost Shop) unless covered by solar + storage.	$15,000–$45,000	anchor "Energized by [Name]" — permanent recognition at the main panel

This phase has 13 sponsorable items. Email sponsors@frostshopmarketplace.com with the item name to claim sponsorship.

○ PLANNED

Phase 3: Sanitation & Food-Truck Infrastructure

Bathrooms · sewer · food-truck water — year-round capability

Estimated total

$84,000 – $138,000

Why this phase matters: This is the phase that lets us operate year-round. Two ADA-compliant bathrooms on the sewer instead of port-a-potties means winter operation, evening events, and full County compliance for permanent food service. Food-truck water hookups eliminate haul-in/haul-out daily.

Itemized cost breakdown

Item	Est. cost	Sponsorship
Food-truck water hookups ×4 Stations with backflow per County code	$5,000–$7,500	—
Grey water collection system Captures food-truck wash water — protects soil + groundwater	$4,000–$5,500	—
Sewer connection to County main Trenching + tie-in — cost varies widely with distance to main	$25,000–$45,000	—
Two ADA bathroom buildings Commercial fixtures, ADA-compliant, fully sewer-connected — replaces port-a-potties permanently	$50,000–$80,000	$50,000 per bathroom (×2 available) Permanent dedication plaque inside + outside: "Donated by [Name] — Mariposa, [Year]"

This phase has 1 sponsorable item. Email sponsors@frostshopmarketplace.com with the item name to claim sponsorship.

○ FUTURE VISION

Phase 4: Sustainability & Energy Independence

Solar canopy · battery storage · native landscape

Estimated total

$48,000 – $73,000

Why this phase matters: Operating costs drop to near-zero on electricity. Frost Shop becomes a public example of community-scale solar in Mariposa County. Drought-tolerant native landscape feeds pollinators and reduces water use. Brand identity locks in as "the sustainable market."

Itemized cost breakdown

Item	Est. cost	Sponsorship
Solar canopy ~15kW system, ~50 panels integrated with shade structure	$30,000–$45,000	$50,000 anchor sponsor "Powered by [Name] — solar since [Year]" permanent dashboard at entrance showing live kWh generated
Battery storage ~40 kWh battery bank — evening operation off-grid	$18,000–$28,000	—

This phase has 1 sponsorable item. Email sponsors@frostshopmarketplace.com with the item name to claim sponsorship.

○ PLANNED

Phase 5: The Frost Shop — Entrepreneur Training Program

Trailer-mounted 20-ft container parlour · fully mobile · youth-run · profits boost school programs

Estimated total

$40,500 – $50,000

Why this phase matters: A scaled-down rebirth of the original Frost Shop roadside stand — rebuilt in a 20-ft shipping container mounted on a trailer chassis, so it stays fully mobile and non-permanent (CUP-friendly, and eligible for the Mobile Food Facility permit path). Mariposa youth run the real business — soft serve, sodas, milkshakes, candy — learning customer service, food safety, inventory, marketing, and money handling. Profits are shared with school programs and boosters. Lean build: used equipment + community build days. Requires site power (Phase 2).

Itemized cost breakdown

Item	Est. cost	Sponsorship
20-ft one-trip container, delivered New/one-trip shell delivered to Mariposa.	$4,500–$5,500	builder Founding credit on the parlour
Trailer chassis mount — the mobility play Used tandem/tri-axle container chassis; container stays mounted, tows anywhere, equipment stays braced inside (food-trailer style). Keeps the parlour non-permanent for the CUP and opens the Mobile Food Facility permit path.	$4,500–$6,000	builder "Rolling thanks to [Name]"
Concession conversion & build-out 2 serving windows, insulation, FRP washable interior, flooring, framing — volunteer-assisted community build days with a licensed contractor on the licensed trades.	$9,000–$11,000	anchor "The [Name] Frost Shop" — naming rights
Vintage Frost Shop façade, awning & signage The scaled-down look of the original roadside stand.	$1,500–$1,800	community Façade credit plaque
Electrical package 100A panel, LED lighting, exterior shore-power inlet (solar/battery-ready).	$3,500–$4,000	builder Donor plaque
MFF plumbing package 3-compartment sink + handwash, fresh & grey water tanks, on-demand water heater — mobile-food-facility spec, no sewer tie required.	$3,000–$3,800	builder Donor plaque
Soft-serve machine (used/refurbished) Commercial 2-flavor/twist, sourced used or at auction (Taylor / Electro Freeze class).	$6,000–$7,500	builder "Soft serve by [Name]" menu-board credit
Cold storage Commercial chest freezer + undercounter fridge.	$2,500–$2,800	community Donor plaque
Prep tables, shelving & smallwares Prep surfaces, storage, utensils.	$1,200–$1,500	community Website credit
POS & cash handling Tablet POS, drawer, printer — students learn on real systems.	$800–$1,000	community Website credit
Permits & plan review (MFF path) Health plan check + county review on the mobile-food-facility path.	$2,000–$2,800	community Website credit
Opening inventory & supplies Mix, cones, cups, candy, drinks, toppings, cleaning supplies.	$2,000–$2,300	community Website credit

This phase has 12 sponsorable items. Email sponsors@frostshopmarketplace.com with the item name to claim sponsorship.

What this means for Mariposa County

Yosemite National Park draws ~4 million visitors annually — most pass through Highway 140 in Mariposa. Today, the bulk of their spending happens inside the park. Frost Shop Marketplace is built to capture some of that spending for our local economy.

~17,000

Population of Mariposa County

~4M

Annual Yosemite visitors on Hwy 140

$1.3M+/yr

conservative estimate

Projected vendor revenue at full operation (60 vendors × season)

1.5–2.0×

$1.95M–$2.6M annual community impact

Local multiplier on small-vendor revenue

~$38k/yr

when fully operational

Sales tax returning to County (7.75%)

6–10

Permanent local jobs supported (FTE-equivalent)

Numbers are conservative projections at full operation (Phase 3+). Every dollar sponsored accelerates the timeline.

The marketplace today

The live lot layout our vendors book from — 27 vendor spots (23 booths + 4 food trucks), Highway 140 frontage with the premium T1 row facing the highway — plus dedicated customer parking next door at 5091 (35 spaces, one-way flow, ADA near the entry). Future-phase additions are itemized in the phases above.

Vendor lot · 5087

Customer parking · 5091

Dimensioned parking plan for the 5091 Hwy 140 lot: 35 spaces (33 standard plus ADA van and car with shared access aisle), one-way drive aisles entering from Jessie Street and exiting to Highway 140.

become a friend of the lot

Every dollar builds this place

You don't need naming rights to help build a marketplace. A picnic table gets built five dollars at a time just as surely as it does with one big check — and honestly, a lot full of small gifts from neighbors is exactly the kind of place we're trying to build. Give what feels right, from $5 to as much as you'd like.

Want your name celebrated on our Acknowledgements Wall? We'd love that. Rather give quietly? We love that too — you'll pick at checkout. And if your gift covers one of the real items on our build list (they start at $100 — wine barrels, string lights, picnic tables…), just tell us at checkout and we'll point every penny at that exact thing. Or leave it blank and we'll put it where the lot needs it most.

Give to the Lot — from $5 🧡

Contributions are made to CACF (a 501(c)(3) public charity) for the benefit of Frost Shop Marketplace and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Sponsor a specific thing

Want to put your name on something tangible? Pick from the menu below. Every item is a real thing being built into the marketplace, with permanent recognition matched to your contribution.

Amount	What you sponsor	How you're recognized
$100	Sponsor a wine barrel	Engraved plaque on the barrel — 15 available in Phase 1
$250	Sponsor an outdoor chair	Printed dedication tag under the seat — 16 available in Phase 1
$300	Sponsor a water misting station	Cooling-station tag — 15 available in Phase 2
$400	Sponsor a permanent picnic table	Engraved brass plaque on the table top — 8 available in Phase 1
$1,000	Sponsor a fence or trail section	Section plaque — 6 sections of fencing + multiple ADA path sections
$1,500	Sponsor the bistro lights for a year	Entrance sign: "Lighting sponsored by [Name]"
$5,000	Anchor sponsor a major Phase 1 element	Named recognition (Shade Structure, Movie Projector, Sound Components)
$10,000–$25,000	Anchor sponsor a Phase 2 system	Permanent dedication: Sound System, WiFi, Lighting, Stage section
$25,000	Name the stage	"The [Name] Stage" — permanent monument signage at the stage
$50,000	Name a bathroom (2 available)	Plaque inside and outside: "Donated by [Name] — Mariposa, [Year]"
$50,000+	Anchor the solar canopy	"Powered by [Name] — solar since [Year]" + live kWh dashboard at entrance

How we recognize sponsors

Every contribution — from $100 to $100,000 — gets permanent recognition. We're building a community marketplace, and we want every name that helped get it there to be visible.

Friend$5 – $499

Name on the Acknowledgements Wall (permanent installation, Phase 1) — or give anonymously; your call at checkout

Supporter$500 – $2,499

Acknowledgements Wall + name on a sponsor-a-thing item of your choice (table, chair, barrel, etc.)

Patron$2,500 – $9,999

All of the above + name on quarterly community email + name in pre-roll credits at every movie night

Anchor$10,000 – $24,999

Named anchor on a specific built feature (lighting, sound, WiFi, etc.) + speaker invitation at next opening

Founding$25,000 – $49,999

Naming rights on a stage section or major feature + permanent ground-level signage

Legacy$50,000+

Naming rights on bathroom complex, solar canopy, or other Phase 3/4 anchor + permanent monument

Ready to be part of this?

Email sponsors@frostshopmarketplace.com with which item or tier you'd like to sponsor. Xav will respond personally within 24 hours with a brief sponsor agreement and recognition details.

Email sponsors@frostshopmarketplace.com

Or call us: vendor@frostshopmarketplace.com

Frost Shop Marketplace operates as a nonprofit program under the fiscal sponsorship of CACF (a 501(c)(3) public charity). Contributions are made to CACF for the benefit of Frost Shop Marketplace and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

See who's already on board on our acknowledgements page.