IncludUs Fund Announces the Launch of the Tulare Marketplace at Zumwalt Park

TULARE, CA (July 29, 2026) — IncludUs Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to announce the launch of the Tulare Marketplace; a weekly community and economic event taking place every Thursday evening from August through October at Zumwalt Park, located at 455 E Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA. Designed as a multi-faceted platform for local commerce, culture, and community wellness, the Tulare Marketplace brings together local entrepreneurs, live entertainment, essential health services, and civic resources under one umbrella each week.

The Tulare Marketplace will celebrate its official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thrusday, August 6. This inaugural event will feature live music by Los Morros del Norte, more than 70 local vendors including a variety of community offerings such as street food, artisan goods, and a back-to-school backpack giveaway. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 5:15 PM, followed by doors opening to the public at 5:30 PM; admission is free, though attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets at www.tularemarketplace.com.

Highlights & Weekly Features

• Empowering Neighborhood Business Owners: A diverse marketplace featuring local food vendors, artisans, and small businesses, helping keep local dollars circulating within the community.

• Live Cultural Entertainment: A 12-week lineup of live musical performances and themed community nights, featuring acts such as Los Morros del Norte (Back to School / Backpack Giveaway), Banda Zeta, Mariachi Festival, and Grupo Control (Grita, Canta, Vota).

• Free Health & Wellness Access: Weekly on-site health screenings, health insurance navigation, and nutrition assistance resources provided by local healthcare partners like Family Healthcare Network.

• Civic & Clean Energy Resources: Direct access to city services, voter registration, utility support programs, and environmental education initiatives.

"The Tulare Marketplace is more than just a street fair—it is a vibrant ecosystem where small business growth, artistic expression, and cultural celebration intersect every week to strengthen our local families,”  said Bacilia Angel, President & CEO of IncludUs Fund. “ By providing a dedicated space for our entrepreneurs to thrive, we are not only enriching our community's culture but also ensuring that economic opportunity is accessible to everyone."

Tulare City Manager Marc Mondell said: "The City of Tulare is proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the Tulare Marketplace. We are pleased to support opportunities that bring residents together, showcase local businesses, and activate our downtown and public spaces. We look forward to seeing the Marketplace become a welcoming place where our community can connect, shop local, and enjoy everything Tulare has to offer."

Tulare Marketplace is a keystone component of Tulare Avanza, operated by the IncludUs Fund (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), Tulare Avanza is a resident-led community economic ecosystem designed to resource, connect, and elevate Tulare’s working-class and Latino families. Built to connect grassroots energy with institutional resources across language barriers, the initiative is powered by four collaborative strategic engines:

• Tulare Marketplace: Launching its upcoming season at  Zumwalt Park (running Thursdays, August 6 through October 22), this bustling community hub brings together local makers, live music, and resource access, drawing between 1,000 and 4,000 residents weekly.

• Made in Tulare: A localized certification brand and marketing seal that identifies and celebrates goods, food, art, and services produced right in the city, serving as an open front door for entrepreneurs to enter the broader economic ecosystem.

• Tulare Avanza Network: A growing coalition connecting small business owners, civic partners, and major regional anchor institutions to stimulate local commerce.

• Tulare Community Fund: A community-governed, philanthropy-seeded capital layer providing micro-grants and micro-loans to establish permanent economic independence for local creators.

Built to last, Tulare Avanza is anchored by deep partnerships with prominent civic, health, and grassroots organizations, including the City of Tulare, Family Healthcare Network, Altura Health Centers, and the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Driven locally by neighborhood ambassadors, promotoras, and outreach coordinators, the ecosystem ensures that civic participation, health outcomes, economic belonging, and cultural power belong to the community itself.

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