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Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Student Market

Secondary school students from the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) will showcase and sell their innovative products and business ideas directly to the public. This annual student market takes place across two Sundays in August 2026 at the Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market in Hastings, New Zealand.

Date
Aug 2-9, 2026
Location
Hastings
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Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Student Market

Event summary

Highlights

  • Students sell innovative products
  • Practical entrepreneurship experience
  • Direct customer engagement
  • Support local young entrepreneurs
The Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Student Market offers a practical platform for over 500 secondary school students from 19 schools across the Hawke's Bay region to engage in entrepreneurship. For the first time, the annual student market extends to two Sundays: August 2 and August 9, 2026, expecting more than 90 teams to participate. Students will develop, launch, and operate their own businesses, gaining real-world experience in areas such as marketing, finance, and customer interaction.

A key component of the YES program, this market allows students to test their products, build confidence, and receive direct feedback from customers. The event is hosted at the Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market, specifically within the Exhibition Hall at Tomoana Showgrounds in Hastings. The market opens its gates at 8:30 AM on both Sundays, providing an opportunity for the community to support the region's emerging young entrepreneurs trading alongside regular stallholders.

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Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market
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Hastings

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