07/04/2026
First, an apology.
This morning’s response to our new parking system was far beyond what we expected. So many people tried to reserve parking at once that the system crashed multiple times. Thank you for your patience. Parking sold out quickly.
For those who need accessible parking, we have two ADA spaces located immediately off Jessie Street. By law, we cannot reserve them, so they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 10:00 AM.
Now, something that needs to be said.
Today was a reminder that whenever someone tries to build something new in a small town, there will always be a handful of people who would rather tear it down than take five minutes to learn the facts.
To those who immediately declared Frost Shop Marketplace a “scam” without doing even the most basic research: you’ve been blocked.
Not because you disagreed. Because you chose arrogance over curiosity, accusations over facts, and insults over conversation.
We’ve spent the last two years investing our time, money, energy, and countless volunteer hours creating something we believe will benefit Mariposa. You don’t have to like it. You don’t even have to support it. But if your contribution is spreading misinformation or attacking people who are working hard to improve this community, you won’t be doing it on our page.
Going forward, our policy is simple:
* Questions? Ask them.
* Concerns? Share them respectfully.
* Ideas? We’d genuinely love to hear them.
* Want to volunteer or help make this even better? We’d be thrilled to have you.
But if your hobby is sitting on the sidelines throwing rocks at people who are actually doing the work, this isn’t the place for you.
We’re focused on building something positive for Mariposa. That takes enough energy without giving oxygen to people who confuse cynicism with wisdom.
To everyone who has supported us, encouraged us, bought parking, signed up as vendors, volunteered, or simply wished us well—thank you. You’re the reason we’re here, and we’re just getting started.
