The Student Makers Market is a cool event where students become “Makers” and sell handmade items they craft themselves. This event is a chance for participating students to explore their creativity, learn basic business skills, and share their handmade crafts, art, and other creations with the Iron Horse community.

Spread the word! - Families and friends are encouraged to stop by and shop the event to support our makers!

Event Details

Date: Friday, April 17th

Time: 5-7 p.m. (Set-up begins at 4:00 p.m.)

Location: Iron Horse Middle School MPR

Cost to Attend: Free - no cost to enter event

Have questions? Email Amanda McCoy at info@ironhorsepta.com

• Sign up to be a Maker by completing the business application form HERE.

• Makers create their own items – crafts, art, gifts, or anything school-appropriate they’d like to sell.
  • Items not allowed: any weapons or weapon-like crafts, controversial or offensive items, beverages, and items not age or school-appropriate.
• Makers planning to sell food items must follow the Food Selling Requirements outlined below.
• All items must be student made – no store bought or parent-made items.
• An adult is required to be present at each booth for the duration of the event for supervision and support (the student remains the Maker and primary seller).

• Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

• All makers and their accompanying adult must be able to attend the full duration of the event on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Setup begins at 4:00 p.m. and cleanup does not begin earlier than 7:00 p.m.

Food Selling Requirements

• Makers may sell nonperishable, shelf-stable food items that are prepared and individually packaged before the event and clearly labeled with all ingredients. 
• Due to food safety protocols, no items requiring hot or cold storage may be sold, including beverages.
• Allowable examples include:
  Rice Krispie Treats, cookies, breads, muffins, cake pops, biscuits, scones, marshmallows, popcorn balls, caramels, and candied apples, etc.

Cost to Participate

• There is no fee to participate as a Maker
• Makers are fully responsible for the cost of the supplies they choose to use to craft their items, decorate their tables and display their items.

Pricing Guide

• Suggested prices should range between $1.00 and $10.00 per item.

Earnings & Money Handling

• Participating Makers keep 100% of the money they earn. It’s your business and you deserve to benefit from your hard work.
• Each booth is responsible for bringing its own change and/or cash “box”.
• Depending on your price list, consider bringing – quarters, $1 bills, $5 bills and $10 bills
• It is your option to accept digital payments if you’d like.
  • PTA does not provide Wi-Fi or electronic payment devices
  • Any digital payment setup is the responsibility of the Maker’s family.
  • IMPORTANT: Cell service at the school can be inconsistent. If you plan to accept digital payments, we strongly recommend having cash as a backup payment option.

Booth Setup Requirements

• Each booth should have only one (1) 4-6 ft table provide by the Maker
• A sign with the business name clearly displayed
• A sign with all ingredients clearly displayed (for food sales only. Please see Food Selling Rules)
• Price list detailing cost of each item you’re offering. 
• Displayed Business License (provide by PTA after the application approval process)
• Optional (but highly encouraged): A tablecloth, additional displays or decorations to showcase your products, and anything else to make your table catch shopper’s eyes.

Advertising

• Makers who would like to have a flyer displayed on our social media channels and/or in the MPR, or would like a video on social media (no longer than 20 sec), please submit your ads in either PDF or PNG format for flyers or MP4 format for videos to info@ironhorsepta.com no later than March 27th.
• ALL ADVERTISING TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY MUST GO THROUGH PTA. DO NOT POST YOUR OWN ADVERTISEMENTS AROUND SCHOOL PROPERTY.

Multiple Makers Per Booth

• Multiple Makers may work together as one business.
• Shared booths are responsible for deciding pricing, branding, and how earnings will be split.

What PTA Provides

• Event space and coordination
• Maker Business Licenses
• General Promotion
• Event support

Who Can Attend

• The entire Iron Horse Community is invited to attend and support our Student Makers! Tell your friends and neighbors!
• Attendance is free.
• This is not a fundraiser. All earnings go directly to the student Maker.

GET YOUR MINI BUSINESS GUIDE HERE.