Mujeres Market Brings More Than 65 Vendors to Manchester Center

Mujeres Market is set to stage a major community marketplace in Fresno on Nov. 15, 2025, when more than 65 vendors will gather at Manchester Center to sell clothing, handmade jewelry, crafts and food items. Organizers told the Business Journal the market provides low cost vendor space to early stage entrepreneurs, a strategy intended to reduce financial barriers and give new small businesses a place to grow ahead of the holiday shopping period. An additional Mujeres Market event is scheduled at Campus Pointe on Nov. 22.

The market represents more than a shopping opportunity. For many vendors, particularly women owned microenterprises, these pop up gatherings offer critical revenue and exposure at a time of year when consumer spending accelerates. Local dollars spent at these markets are more likely to circulate through Fresno neighborhoods, supporting suppliers, makers and service providers and contributing to a more resilient local economy.

Beyond immediate sales, the market offers a visible pathway for entrepreneurs to test products, build customer relationships and refine operations. Low cost tables and a concentrated foot traffic environment can be especially valuable for makers who lack storefront space or startup capital. Organizers have framed the events as community building as well as commerce, creating spaces where cultural traditions and small scale production meet local demand.

Public health considerations are part of the community context as well. The presence of food vendors highlights the need for proper permitting and food safety practices. In Fresno County, temporary food vendors are required to follow county regulations and permit processes overseen by environmental health authorities. Organizers and vendors alike must ensure safe handling, clear labeling and compliance with local rules in order to protect shoppers and build trust in these small businesses.

There are broader policy implications. Efforts like Mujeres Market underscore the role that city leaders, community organizations and small business support programs can play in lowering barriers to entrepreneurship. Providing affordable vendor spaces, streamlined permitting, access to micro loans and business training would expand opportunities for historically underserved entrepreneurs. For residents concerned with economic equity, these markets provide a tangible example of how targeted, low cost supports can create pathways to self employment and intergenerational wealth building.

For shoppers and prospective vendors, organizers have published logistical details including hours and locations. Attendance at the Nov. 15 Manchester Center market and the Nov. 22 Campus Pointe pop up can offer Fresno County residents a chance to support local makers directly, discover culturally relevant goods and contribute to an inclusive holiday economy that prioritizes small and women owned businesses.