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‘It’s a sellout’: The Small Business Mercado hopes to uplift small vendors and give them the confidence to keep coming back
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Bianca Rodriguez-Mora , as published by Fort Worth Report
· September 4, 2026
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Key points One vendor, Mima's Aguas Frescas y Mas, was particularly busy, with family members working together to keep up with demand. A monthly night market called the Small Business Mercado has been gaining popularity, with hundreds of people attending the latest event.
A monthly night market called the Small Business Mercado has been gaining popularity, with hundreds of people attending the latest event. The market features a variety of small vendors selling items such as tacos, pupusas, and cotton candy. One vendor, Mima's Aguas Frescas y Mas, was particularly busy, with family members working together to keep up with demand.
The market's founder, Cristian Berumen, has seen the number of customers and vendors grow since the event began. Further details about the Small Business Mercado are available from the source. The market offers a range of food and drink options, including horchata and agua de jamaica.
The event's success has been described as a sellout, suggesting a strong interest in supporting small businesses.
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Category: arts Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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