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

$0 paid
of $61.15k–$85.7k goal

Phase 2

Infrastructure & Experience

$0 paid
of $80.7k–$112.8k goal

Phase 3

Sanitation & Food-Truck Infrastructure

$0 paid
of $91k–$147.5k goal

Phase 4

Sustainability & Energy Independence

$0 paid
of $52.5k–$80.5k goal

paid · committed (pledged, awaiting payment)

The four-phase build plan

Foundation — open the doors

✓ LIVE NOW — WE ARE HERE · $61.15k–$85.7k

Infrastructure & Experience

▶ UP NEXT · $228.5k–$412.5k

Sanitation & Food-Truck Infrastructure

○ PLANNED · $91k–$148k

Sustainability & Energy Independence

○ FUTURE VISION · $52.5k–$80.5k

✓ LIVE NOW — WE ARE HERE

Phase 1: Foundation — open the doors

Permanent comfort, traffic control, basic site identity

Estimated total

$61,150 – $85,700

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	$1,200–$1,800	$1,500 single sponsor "Lighting sponsored by [Name]" sign at entrance
Wine barrels ×15 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	$2,100–$2,800	$100/barrel (15 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.	$28,000–$39,000	$1,500 per bed (20 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	—

This phase has 8 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

$228,500 – $412,500

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 Permanent high-resolution outdoor screen: exhibit art, screen films, backdrop for live plays + concerts, and gather the town to watch the World Series on the big screen. Runs a sponsor pre-show (logos + short brand films) before every event + movie night. Estimate — refine with vendor quotes.	$150,000–$300,000	marquee naming + $2,500+ pre-show inclusion Headline naming "The [Name] Stage & Theatre"; every sponsor $2,500+ appears in the pre-show reel

This phase has 8 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

$91,000 – $148,000

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]"
ADA walking paths Decomposed granite + handrails throughout the lot	$7,000–$10,000	$1,500 per 50ft section Section plaque every 50ft

This phase has 2 sponsorable items. 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

$52,500 – $80,500

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	—
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"

This phase has 2 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.

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$100 – $499

Name on the Acknowledgements Wall (permanent installation, Phase 1)

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: (209) 200-4140

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.