Pitch Your Vision: Compete for an Award
$500 Award
1st Prize Winner Award
Best Service Business Serving the Community (Business must be registered & provide a service that benefits their local community)
$250 Award
2nd Prize Winner Award
Creative Visionary
(Open to artists of any discipline (visual, performing, etc. Must be able to present a creative work or idea.)
$250 Award
3rd Prize Winner Award
Best Startup Idea
(Idea must be for a new business or product and doesn't need to be registered.)
The Local Pop-Up & Pitch Competition
A premier platform for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and creative vendors to showcase their ideas, connect, and grow.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Venue Details Coming Soon.
What You'll Enjoy:
Get Involved: Ways to Participate
Apply as a Vendor
Showcase your products or services to a diverse audience. Apply to become a vendor at our pop-up market.
Apply to Pitch
Present your business idea to a panel of judges and compete for a prize of $1000.
Sponsor the Event
Gain valuable exposure and support local entrepreneurs. Explore our sponsorship packages.
The
Agenda
This is the space to introduce the team and what makes it special. Describe the team culture and work philosophy. To help site visitors connect with the team, add details about team members’ experience and skills.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Vendor Set Up. Vendors arrive and prepare their booths.
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Door Open. Guests can start shopping and enjoying the festivities.
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Pitch Competition Begins Describe the team member here. Write a brief descript
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Winnder of Pitch Competition is a Describe the team member here. Write a brief de
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Breakdown Describe the team member here. Write a brief de
Eligibility Requirements
Business or Idea
Business or idea must be based in or primarily serving Maryland.
Pitch in Person
Applicants must be available to present their pitch in person on June 6, 2025.
Must be 21+
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Apply by Apr 30
Complete online application & must be submitted by April 30, 2025.
