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Ascent Academy Children's Business Fair Austin, TX
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00AM - 1:00PM
This fair has ended
Rated 5.0★ by participating families
The Ascent Children’s Business Fair is open to the public. Whether you want to get a little holiday shopping done, support young entrepreneurs, or enjoy some family fun, we look forward to seeing you at the fair!
- What do I want to sell?
- Is there a demand for this product/service?
- How can I create this product/service?
- What skills do I need to create this product/service?
- Why should someone buy from my business instead of another with similar products/services?
- What materials do I need?
- Can I afford the start-up costs or do I need investors?
- How much do I need to sell to pay back my investors?
- How much should I charge?
- How can I entice customers?
- How should I decorate my booth?
- What is my marketing strategy?
- What are my goals?
- Should I operate alone or with other young entrepreneurs?
Through this comprehensive process, children gain valuable insights and skills that will serve them well in any future endeavors.
- October 10, 2025: Applications open for 2025 fair
- Starting November 03, 2025: Applicants will begin to be notified of their application status and due dates for needed materials
- November 14, 2025: Applications close for 2025 fair
- December 6, 2025: Day of the Fair!
(Our next fair will take place in December 2026. Important dates will be announced closer to the fair date).
Samantha Jansky
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
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⭐️ 5.0 (7)
41 booths participating
Bruce’s Bracelets and Bruce’s 3D Print Co.
Po-Kai-Mon
And 39 others.
Frequently asked questions
The Ascent Children’s Business Fair (CBF) inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. During the one day marketplace, children have the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses to the public!
The 2025 fair will accommodate 35-45 businesses.
In order to participate as a business owner, all entrepreneurs must be between 6 and 14 years old.
Yes. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information. No more than 3 participants per business. All business participants need to be between 6 and 14 years old.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. If a parent is found selling or promoting a child’s product or service, their child’s business will be disqualified from participating.
Parents must supervise their children at all times, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible on their own.
No, attending Ascent Academy is not a condition to participate. Any child between 6 and 14 years old can submit an application.
Yes, the fair/marketplace is open and FREE to the public to attend!
Yes, each business is charged a $20 participation fee.
The fair is open rain or shine. If your child is selected to participate as a vendor, please come prepared to remain open through the elements.
When does the application window open for the 2025 fair?
The application window opens on October 8th, 2025
During open registration, applications must be submitted online. Once registration is open, click the "APPLY TO THE FAIR" button on the homepage of our website. Please only submit one application per business.
submitting an application is just part one of our process to obtain a spot at the fair. If your child submits an application, please monitor your email for additional information.
The fair is an outdoor event with covered booth space. Each business will be given approximately a 10x10 covered space with a table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. Each business is responsible for decorating their own booth. Electricity will not be provided.
