Search launches in Horsham for 'Young Market Trader of the Year'
A search is on for the Young Market Trader of the Year 2026 with a local heat of the national competition set to return to Horsham town centre for another year in June.
Competitors can apply now to take part whether they are new to market trading or are an existing trader aged 16-30. It is £10 to enter with a gazebo and table provided. Traders must be under the age of 31 on August 26 2026 to be eligible to enter.
Horsham’s Young Traders Market will take place in West Street, organised by local market operator Coden Events in association with the National Market Traders Federation and supported by Horsham District Council.
West Street will also be hosting its regular monthly Arts and Crafts Market to add to a lively trading atmosphere and Horsham’s Carfax will be holding a celebratory event for Armed Forces Day, set to bring lots of visitor to the town centre.
Following the local heat, the competition winner will have an opportunity to progress to the London and Southeast Regional Final, with the goal of reaching the National Final and the chance to win ‘Young Trader of the Year.’
Barbara Childs, Horsham District Council director of place, said: “I am delighted that we are hosting the local heat of the National Young Traders Market competition again this year.
“If you are a young entrepreneur testing market trading for the first time or already have experience, this is a great opportunity to grow and publicise your business.
“We have had fantastic young talent taking part in previous years, and I look forward to seeing all those who get involved this year.”
More informations is available on the Coden Events website: https://www.codenevents.co.uk/west-street-entrepreneurs-markets/nmtf-young-traders-market/.