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Bring a Market to Your Downtown We'll Handle the Programming.

Recurring markets, seasonal activations, and holiday programming for downtowns, main streets, and local communities.

Downtown Foot Traffic Consistent weekly visitors
Community Identity A reason to gather
Small Business Support Local vendors thrive
Economic Impact Measurable activity
Sustainability Farm-to-table access

Markets drive foot traffic to local businesses, create a sense of place, and give residents a weekly reason to visit downtown. They turn underused streetscapes, plazas, and parking lots into vibrant community gathering spaces.

Who We Are

We've been doing this for over a decade. Here's what that looks like.

FRESH Markets started in 2012 with six tents in a park in Asbury Park, NJ. What began as a small community farmers market has grown into a full-service activation company running 200+ events per year across multiple venues and municipalities.

Along the way, we built Convene, the platform that powers every market we run. It handles vendor management, payments, scheduling, and communications so our team can focus on what matters: creating great experiences.

Our Mission

"Enliven and enrich local communities through pop-up shopping experiences."

Current Partners

Bell Works Red Bank RiverCenter Point Pleasant Beach City of Asbury Park Jersey Shore Arts Center Borough of Bradley Beach Holland Ridge Farms Borough of Matawan Borough of Spring Lake Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce
14

Years Running Markets

200+

Events in the Past Year

9,916+

Vendors in Our Network

Busy weekend market on a downtown street
Food vendor booth at a community market
Farm vendor at a farmers market
Artisan food vendor at market
Indoor holiday market with warm lighting

What We Program

From weekly farmers markets to seasonal activations, we design programming that matches your community's identity and audience.

Recurring Farmers & Makers Markets

Recurring Farmers & Makers Markets

Weekly, biweekly, or monthly farmers and makers markets. Local farms, food producers, bakers, artisans, and wellness brands.

Holiday Markets

Holiday Markets

Holiday pop-up markets. Christmas, Hanukkah, and more. Gift-focused curation and festive programming. Our highest-grossing events.

Seasonal Activations

Seasonal Activations

Valentine's Day, flower festivals, spring festivals, Oktoberfest, harvest markets. Calendar moments that keep programming fresh.

Custom Activations

Custom Activations

Vintage pop-ups, wellness markets, and more. Built around your community's identity and neighborhood.

By the Numbers

The reach behind every activation we run.

48,200+

All-Time Vendor Bookings

8,000+

Customer Mailing List

30-100+

Vendors Per Event

23K

@asburyfresh Followers

21K

@bellworksfresh Followers

200

Events Per Year

Three Ways to Work With Us

Same concept. Same vendor network. Same platform. The only difference is who runs event day.

1

Fully Managed by FRESH

We run the market. Your town provides the location, permits, and a point of contact.

What We Deliver

  • Full-year activation calendar
  • Vendor sourcing, vetting, and applications
  • All vendor communications
  • On-site lead and staffing
  • Post-event recap and marketing assets

What You Provide

  • Town/org point of contact
  • Location access and permits
  • Promotion through community channels

Revenue model: Guaranteed management fee per event + vendor participation fees

Best fit: First season launch, towns without dedicated event staff

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2

Curated

We handle brand, curation, and back-office. Your team runs event day operations.

What We Deliver

  • Market concept, themes, and curation
  • Vendor sourcing and vetting
  • Run-of-show playbook and Convene platform
  • Marketing assets and periodic site visits

What You Provide

  • On-site staffing for event day
  • Location, permits, and compliance
  • Promotion through community channels

Revenue model: No guaranteed fee, revenue from vendor participation fees

Best fit: Recurring program where your org has staff but wants our brand, vendors, and systems

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3

Powered by Convene

We provide the infrastructure and vendor network. Your chamber, BID, or municipal team runs the program.

What We Deliver

  • Convene platform access
  • Operational templates and playbooks
  • Vendor network access
  • Back-office automation and ongoing platform support

What You Provide

  • All on-site staffing
  • Local vendor recruitment (supplemented by our pipeline)
  • Location, permits, logistics, and community marketing

Revenue model: No guaranteed fee, platform fees + vendor-side economics

Best fit: Chambers, BIDs, and municipal teams that want to own and operate their own program

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How to Choose

Start with the question that fits your team.

1

Want turnkey execution?

Choose Tier 1: Fully Managed. We handle everything from vendor sourcing to event-day staffing.

Fully Managed
2

Have staff but need the vendor network?

Choose Tier 2: Curated. We design and source. Your team runs the day.

Curated
3

Want to run it yourselves long-term?

Choose Tier 3: Convene Powered. Our platform and vendor network, your team at the helm.

Convene Powered

Common path: Pilot with Tier 1 or 2 for your first season, then transition to Tier 3 once your team is ready to run it.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Everything included at a glance.

Tier 1
Fully Managed
Tier 2
Curated
Tier 3
Convene Powered
Activation calendar FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Convene + your team
Vendor sourcing + vetting FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Your team + our network
Applications + approvals FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Convene platform
Vendor comms FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Your team via Convene
Run-of-show + ops plan FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Template provided
On-site staffing FRESH Markets Your team Your team
Marketing assets FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Templates provided
Post-event reporting FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Convene platform
Holiday + seasonal FRESH Markets FRESH Markets Self-managed
Revenue model Guaranteed fee + vendor fees Vendor participation fees Platform fees + vendor economics
Best fit First season, no event staff Have staff, want our vendors Own and operate long-term

The Platform Behind Every Tier

Built over 14 years of running markets. Every feature exists because we needed it ourselves.

Vendor Management

Applications, approvals, directory, vetting, red flags, notes and history.

Financial Engine

Booth fee collection, automated payouts, transparent reporting, audit trail.

Communications

Bulk email and SMS, automated reminders, load-in emails, integrations.

Market Operations

Scheduling, space management, occupancy tracking, CSV exports.

Analytics

Real-time dashboard, revenue analytics, vendor retention, seasonal trends.

Vendor Profiles

Public profiles that market your events. Vendors promote themselves and you.

9,916+ vendors in the NJ/NY/PA network. No monthly subscription for organizers.

Start With One Season. Build a Tradition.

The best community markets become part of the fabric of a town. Launch a pilot season, prove the impact, and build something residents look forward to every week.

9,916+

Vendors in network

4

Communities served

135

Markets operated

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From Concept to First Market

Here's what the first 10 weeks look like.

1
1-2 weeks

Discovery

Location walkthrough, program goals, tier selection, and permits.

2
2-3 weeks

Vendor Recruitment

Outreach, applications, vetting, and category mix.

3
3-5 weeks

Ops Planning

Run-of-show, load-in plan, marketing, and municipal coordination.

4
Week 8-10

Launch

First market day, live adjustments, and debrief.

5
Ongoing

Optimization

Rotation, seasonal themes, data review, and iteration.

Schedule a Walkthrough

Tell us about your community and we'll be in touch within 1-2 business days.

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14
Years Running
9,916+
Vendors Ready
200+
Events Annually