YEI Events
Markets, pop-ups, pitch days, and youth-made moments.
Explore upcoming Youth Entrepreneur Institute events, Made By Youth pop-up shops, student marketplaces, workshops, showcases, and community activations.
Every event creates a real-world opportunity for young entrepreneurs to pitch, sell, learn, and lead.
What We Host
Events that turn ideas into experience.
Made By Youth Pop-Ups
Youth entrepreneurs vend products, practice sales, meet customers, and build real marketplace experience.
KidBizCON
YEI’s youth entrepreneurship event featuring workshops, student pitches, a marketplace, and community connection.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions in business, branding, STE(A)M, financial literacy, product-making, and creative entrepreneurship.
Showcases
Student business showcases, pitch days, product launches, program celebrations, and partner activations.
Featured / Coming Up
Don’t miss what’s next.
Event Calendar
Upcoming events and pop-up shops.
Dates, times, and locations may change. Please check back often or contact YEI to confirm event details.
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YEI Highlights
Signature events.
KidBizCON, holiday shopping with Made By Youth vendors, and how to bring YEI youth entrepreneurs to your event.
Youth Entrepreneurship Event
KidBizCON
YEI’s youth entrepreneurship event: workshops, live youth business pitches, a student marketplace, and community connection.
- Washington, DC
- Workshops, pitches + marketplace
- Summer 2027 – details coming soon
Market · Busy Bee (BZB International)
BZB 'Shop til ya Drop!' 36th Annual Holiday Show
Shop youth-made products from YEI's young entrepreneurs at BZB International's 36th Annual 'Shop til ya Drop!' holiday shopping show. Candles, apparel, beauty products, art, and more.
- Select dates Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026: Nov 27, 28 · Dec 5, 12, 18, 19, 23, 24
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
- Shiloh Baptist Church, 1510 9th Street NW (9th & P Streets), Washington, DC 20001
Community Opportunity
Invite Youth Vendors
Hosting a community event, festival, school event, or marketplace? Invite YEI youth entrepreneurs to vend.
- Student businesses
- Made By Youth products
- Community activation
Made By Youth Markets
Pop-up shops are where students practice business in real life.
YEI pop-up shops give youth entrepreneurs real experience with product display, pricing, customer service, sales, inventory, confidence, and community engagement.
Shop Youth-Made
Support young entrepreneurs by purchasing candles, apparel, beauty products, art, accessories, custom goods, and student-created brands.
Get Market Ready
Students prepare inventory, pricing, displays, Square payments, product photos, pitch lines, and customer service skills before vending.
Host Youth Vendors
Schools, agencies, businesses, churches, festivals, and community partners can invite YEI youth entrepreneurs to vend or activate events.
Suggest an Event
Want YEI youth entrepreneurs at your next event?
Share your event details and our team will review whether it is a good fit for Made By Youth vendors, student businesses, social enterprise products, or a YEI community activation.
Event Request Details
- Event name and date
- Location and expected attendance
- Vendor setup details
- Whether tables, tents, or electricity are provided
- Contact person and deadline
FAQ
Common event questions.
How do I find upcoming YEI events?
Check this page for upcoming events, pop-up shops, student marketplaces, workshops, and featured community activations.
Can youth entrepreneurs vend at my event?
Yes, depending on the event date, location, setup, audience, safety, staffing, and student availability. Submit an event request for review.
What do students sell at pop-up shops?
Students may sell apparel, candles, beauty products, soaps, oils, art, jewelry, accessories, custom products, food items when approved, and other youth-made goods.
Do students need to be approved before vending?
Yes. Students usually need to be market-ready, have inventory, pricing, a display, payment setup, and approval from YEI staff.
Can families attend YEI events?
Many YEI events are family-friendly. Some programs, workshops, or youth-only activities may have specific eligibility or registration requirements.
Who do I contact about events?
Email YEI or submit an event request form with your date, location, audience, and opportunity details.
Create the next opportunity
Every event can become a first sale, first pitch, or first customer.
Partner with YEI to bring youth entrepreneurship, creativity, and Made By Youth products to your event, market, school, conference, or community activation.