Her Journey Home: Pop-Up Market Day & Open Mic

Join us for a powerful, high-energy day where community, culture, and purpose come together. This Market Day & Open Mic is designed to raise awareness, raise funds, and send our girls to Ghana this summer for a life-changing journey rooted in identity, leadership, and global connection.

Throughout the day, you will experience a vibrant marketplace filled with local vendors, small businesses, and entrepreneurs offering a variety of goods including clothing, art, beauty products, and more. Enjoy food trucks serving great eats, spaces to relax and connect, and a wellness and cooling station to keep everyone refreshed. Guests are invited to shop, eat, and move freely through a space designed for connection, creativity, and celebration.

The stage will bring the event to life with open mic performances, live entertainment, youth talent, storytelling, and special invited guests. Experience African drumming and dancing, line dancing, and moments that celebrate culture, expression, and joy. This is a space where voices are uplifted, talent is showcased, and the community is invited to engage, participate, and be inspired.

This event is also a fundraiser, and every part of it is connected to impact. One hundred percent of vendor table fees go directly toward supporting each girl’s travel expenses. Participants will also host their own table, selling “I Sent a Girl to Ghana” T-shirts created alongside their families—offering another way for the community to support while connecting directly to their journey.

Clovia Lawrence, aka "Miss Community Clovia" on 99.3/105.7 Kiss FM will be kicking off our Pop-Up Market! Join us at 12pm to hear her kick off the event.

In addition to shopping and entertainment, enjoy hands-on art activities, door prizes, raffles, giveaways, and opportunities to engage more deeply with the mission. We invite you to come out, bring your family and friends, and be part of a day filled with purpose, energy, and connection.

Rain or Shine

This event will take place rain or shine. If weather conditions require, the full experience will transition indoors to the school gym so the day can continue safely and comfortably.

Ways to Support

• Become a Sponsor
• Register as a Vendor
• Sign up for Open Mic
• Show up, shop, and support
• Can’t Make It? Donate Today

Step on stage and share your voice.

• Performances: 5–7 minutes
• Must be family-friendly and uplifting
• Arrive 30 minutes early
• Hosted by Coach Nickey McMullen

Sign-up here.

We are calling on Richmond’s creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to be part of something meaningful. This is your opportunity to grow your brand, connect with community, be part of a purpose-driven experience. Spaces are limited and curated. 100% of the vendor tickets will support Her Journey Home travel to Ghana this summer.

Our market will take place while the Women’s Ministries Self Care Conference at Fifth Street Baptist Church is happening inside the school, bringing steady foot traffic and visibility throughout the day.

Why join:

• Built in audience and increased traffic
• Opportunity to connect with women focused on wellness and self care
• Strong community support
• Radio Advertising
• Strong Northside Community
• Inclusion in our raffle for exciting prizes

All vendors are invited to participate in our event raffle at no cost. Each vendor will receive one entry for a chance to win exciting prizes, including:

• Wellness Day Packages
• Four VIP tickets to Gym Jam on June 12, hosted by Kelli Lemon and Mad Skillz

• Sustainable and eco-friendly products
• Jewelry and handmade goods
• Clothing and accessories
• Home and lifestyle items
• Art and creative products
• Wellness and self-care items
• Fresh produce and locally sourced goods
• Books and cultural items
• Service-based businesses

Vendor Booth Options

$50 – Community Organization Space

• Outreach, recruitment, and information sharing
• One table (max 8 ft), 2 chairs
• No tent

$100 - Vendor Space

• 10x10 outdoor space
• One 6-ft table + 2 chairs
• Option to bring one additional table

$150 – Vendor Space with Personal Tent

• 10x10 space
• Bring your own tent (max 10x10)
• One 6-ft table + 2 chairs

$200 – Vendor Space Under Tent

• Covered 10x10 space
• Premium placement
• One 8-ft table + 2 chairs
• Social media mention

$300 – “Send a Girl to Ghana” Premium Vendor

• Premium tent placement
• Two 6-ft tables + chairs
• T-shirt included
• Stage recognition
• Social media spotlight
• Priority placement
• Early setup access
• 2-minute business introduction (first 5 only)
• Photo opportunities
• Access to VIP Cooling Station

Food Trucks

• Limited to 3 food trucks
• Fee: $300
• Must be licensed and insured
• Must provide own setup and power

Align your brand with purpose, community, and impact. All sponors are automatically entered into a raffle where the grand prize will be:

• Two tickets to see J. Cole in New York City

The sponsorship opportunities are as follows:

$500 – Cooling & Snack Station Sponsor

• Brand signage
• Social media recognition
• Vendor table placement

$1,500 – Stage & Sound Sponsor

• 2-minute speaking opportunity
• MC mentions
• Brand visibility + vendor space

$1,500 – Entertainment Sponsor

• Opening recognition
• MC mentions throughout
• Social + radio recognition

$2,000 – Media Sponsor

• Radio promotion
• Press + media visibility
• Prime vendor space
• Stage speaking opportunity

➕ Add-Ons

• $50 – Power Access
• $50 – Event T-Shirt
• $100 – Radio Spotlight (limited)
• $25 – Cooling Station Access

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL, 4225 Old Brook Road, Richmond, United States

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