Young Entrepreneurs Competition

Win big this Christmas

Prizes for our best young entrepreneurs

Our judges visit every stall. In each age category, the top 3 young entrepreneurs win a prize.

6 prizes!

For YOU!

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6–12years

Junior Entrepreneurs

1st place prizeGold winner, Juniors

2nd place prizeSilver winner, Juniors

3rd place prizeBronze winner, Juniors

13–18years

Senior Entrepreneurs

1st place prizeGold winner, Seniors

2nd place prizeSilver winner, Seniors

3rd place prizeBronze winner, Seniors

A judge in a Santa hat visits a young entrepreneur's wooden storage stall

How judging works

The judges come to your stall

On Sunday 13 December, judges from local businesses visit every young entrepreneur. They look at your product, your stall and how you talk to customers. Winners are announced on the main stage.

I want to win, apply now

What it is

Your first business, at the heart of the festival

The Young Entrepreneurs zone gives kids and teenagers a real stall at Winterfest, the community Christmas festival in Manorhamilton, held at St Clare’s Hall Innovation Centre. Bake it, build it, design it, offer a service, then meet your customers face to face.

Free of charge, no stall fee
A spot in the cosy, lit-up Young Entrepreneurs tent
3 prizes in each age category: 6–12 and 13–18
Crafts, goods, baking, art, services, all welcome
A parent or guardian supports each participant

Two young entrepreneurs receive prizes from sponsors under the Young Entrepreneurs sign

How it works

Three steps to your stall

Fill in the form

Tell us who you are, your age group and what you'd like to sell or show.

We'll be in touch

You get a confirmation email straight away. Our manager contacts you within 1–3 days.

Set up and shine

Come on Sunday 13 December, set up your table, meet customers and win prizes.

Last year

Made by young hands

Tap any photo to see it big.

Two teenage girls with handmade greeting cards — Handmade greeting cardsWedding, birthday & Christmas

A boy with laser-cut wooden gifts and Student Enterprise certificates — Easy StandLaser-cut gifts, national finalist

A girl in a Santa hat behind a table of colourful bracelets — Beaded braceletsEvery colour you can imagine

A girl with hand-iced gingerbread and a gingerbread house — GingerbreadHand-iced, from €2

A smiling boy with homemade sweet treats in gift boxes — Sweet treatsHomemade and gift-wrapped

A teenager with handcrafted wooden storage and a Tidy Tools banner — Tidy ToolsHandcrafted wooden storage

A boy at a s'mores stall with Christmas decorations — Winter S'mores1 for €2, 3 for €5

Two teenage girls with Christmas candles in decorated tins — S/N CandlesChristmas candles in festive tins

A young girl making loom band bracelets with her mum — Loom bands€2.50 each, custom orders

A brother and sister with framed pebble art — Little HandsPebble art in frames

A boy serving customers in Santa hats at his stall — First customersServing festival-goers

Crowds in the Young Entrepreneurs tent under fairy lights — The Young Entrepreneurs tentBusy all day long

Young entrepreneurs and organisers on the Winterfest stage — Prize-givingWinners on the main stage

Laser-cut wooden Christmas decorations on an orange table — Laser-cut decorationsOrnaments, coasters and more

A table full of handmade festive candle holders — Festive candlesHandmade centrepieces

A lit display of earrings, rings and bracelets — JewelleryEarrings, rings, bracelets

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Winterfest Manorhamilton

Celebrating 5 years of Christmas magic

Founded in 2022 by local residents, Winterfest has grown every year since. For our fifth anniversary, Manorhamilton turns into a winter wonderland, with Santa's Grotto, a Christmas market, music, dancing and workshops for the whole family.

DECEMBER

SUNDAY

Young Entrepreneurs Day

📍 St Clare’s Hall Innovation Centre, Carrick Road, Manorhamilton, F91 TD79 · map
🕐 Christmas market 1 PM – 7 PM, free entry
🏆 Judging and prize-giving on the day
💙 Sensory-friendly Santa session at 12:30 PM (pre-book)

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Santa's Grotto

Private family visits, elves, a gift for every child and photos.

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Christmas Market

Cosy wooden cabins and the Young Entrepreneurs tent.

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Music & Dancing

Live music, Irish dancing and a kids' disco.

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Workshops

Fairy doors, gingerbread and reindeer food crafts.

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Mrs. Claus

Magical storytelling for little ones.

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Sensory-friendly

A calmer Santa session at 12:30 PM.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your Grotto time slot.

Tickets are non-refundable but can be rescheduled free.

Market entry is free, no booking needed.

Ramps for wheelchairs and buggies, plus warm facilities.

Book tickets for your family

Santa's Grotto slots go fast. Reserve yours on the official Winterfest site.

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Location

Find us at St Clare’s Hall

The Young Entrepreneurs Competition takes place at St Clare’s Hall Innovation Centre on Carrick Road, Manorhamilton.

📍 St Clare’s Hall Innovation Centre

Carrick Road, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, F91 TD79

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Stay in the Winterfest loop

News, stall-holder announcements, winners and behind-the-scenes. Tag us in your stall photos!

Young Entrepreneurs Competition