Your Hub for Promotion, Collaboration & Market Success

Welcome to the ASCENDtials Vendor Resources & Social Media Toolkit. This page is designed to support you as a valued member of our Farmers’ Market community. Here, you’ll find everything you need to promote your business, collaborate with our markets, and help us grow a vibrant, self‑sustaining vendor ecosystem.

Whether you’re a farmer, food vendor, or artisan, this toolkit gives you the tools to increase your visibility, connect with customers, and strengthen our shared community reach.

1. Why Vendor Promotion Matters

Our markets thrive when our vendors thrive. By promoting your participation, you help:

Increase customer turnout
Build excitement around your products
Strengthen community engagement
Support fellow vendors
Grow your own business visibility

Promotion is a partnership — when you share your presence, we amplify your voice.

2. Sample Promotional Flyer Text

Use this as inspiration for your own posts, stories, or flyers:

“Catch me at the ASCENDtials Farmers’ Market this week! Fresh goods, local makers, and community vibes. Come support and shop local!”
You can pair this with:
• A product photo
• A picture of your booth
• A simple text graphic
• A selfie video inviting customers
• A behind‑the‑scenes prep shot
Keep it warm, simple, and true to your brand.

3. Copy‑and‑Paste Social Media Captions

General Announcement

“I’ll be at the ASCENDKemet Collective Farmers’ Market this week (City Heights or Marina District Farmers’ Market) this week! Come shop local and support community vendors.”

Food Vendor
“Bringing delicious, fresh food to the ASCENDtials Farmers’ Market this week. Come taste and support local!”

Artisan Vendor
“Handmade goods, creativity, and community — find me at the ASCENDKemet Collect Certified Farmers’ Market this week!”

Farmer
“Fresh produce and local love. Catch me at the ASCENDtials Farmers’ Market this week!”
Day‑Of Reminder
“We’re set up and ready for you at the ASCENDtials Farmers’ Market today! Come say hello and shop local.”

4. What to Post

Here are easy ideas to help you promote your presence:
• Product photos
• Booth setup shots
• Behind‑the‑scenes prep
• A short video or reel
• A simple text graphic announcing your market date
• A selfie inviting customers to meet you
Consistency builds recognition.

5. How to Collaborate With Us

To help us amplify your presence:
• Tag our official market pages
• Use our hashtags
• Share our weekly market posts
• Repost our stories
• Engage with other vendors
• Collaborate with us on day‑of stories or reels
This helps customers find you and builds a stronger vendor community.

7. Official Hashtags

Use these hashtags to increase your reach and help customers find you:
• #ASCENDtialsFarmersMarket
• #MarinaDistrictFarmersMarket
• #CityHeightsFarmersMarket
• #SupportLocalSD
• #ShopSmallSD
• #SanDiegoMarkets
• #LocalVendorsSD
• #CommunityMarket
• #FarmFreshSD
• #ArtisanMakersSD
Add your own brand‑specific hashtags, too.

8. QR Code Block — Follow Our Markets

Add these QR codes to your phone, your flyers, or your booth signage so customers can follow the markets instantly.
ASCENDKemet Collective Certified Farmers’ Markets
(Insert QR code linking to your main Instagram or Linktree)
Marina District Farmers’ Market
(Insert QR code linking to Marina District IG or FB)
City Heights Farmers’ Market
(Insert QR code linking to City Heights IG or FB)
How to create your QR codes:
Use free tools like QRCode Monkey, Canva, Adobe Express, or QR Code Generator. Just paste the link and download.

9. Vendor Promotion Checklist

Use this checklist before each market:
• [ ] Follow the market pages
• [ ] Post your market announcement 1–3 days before
• [ ] Tag the correct market page
• [ ] Use the official hashtags
• [ ] Share the market’s weekly post
• [ ] Repost stories from ASCENDtials or fellow vendors
• [ ] Post a day‑of reminder
• [ ] Engage with comments and messages
• [ ] Take photos or videos for next week’s promotion
Consistency builds community and customer loyalty.

10. We’re Here to Support You

This toolkit is part of our commitment to helping you grow, thrive, and build self‑sufficiency. When you promote your presence, you help us uplift the entire vendor community — and we’re honored to amplify your work in return.

If you ever need help with promotion, captions, or content ideas, we’re here to support your journey.