Event Information
Honoring Young Entrepreneurs...
4th Annual Children’s Business Fair
October 9th, 2010
10:00AM – 12:00PM
At the historic Pease Mansion, 1606 Niles Rd, Austin, 78703.
Directions
Children ages five to thirteen are invited to apply for a booth to showcase a business they have started and celebrate with the community their entrepreneurial vision. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of entrepreneurs and those with the most potential will be invited to display their service or product, sell samples and recruit customers on the lawn of the historic Pease Mansion on October 9, 2010.
Cash Prizes of $50 will be awarded in each age group (age 5 – 7, 8 – 10 and 11 – 13) for the Best Presentation, Most Original, and Highest Business Potential. The prize for Best Presentation will be awarded based on a survey of attendees. Prizes for Most Original and Highest Business Potential will be awarded based on selection by a panel of judges.
A $10 Entry Fee is charged for each exhibit that is accepted. The money for this fee must be earned by the child/children who own the business.
Each participant in an exhibit will receive four entrance passes for the event, worth $2 each, to be shared with family or friends. Participants will also have the opportunity to sell additional entrance passes and the participant that sells the most prior to October 9th will win a prize. Remember, the more tickets sold means more customers at your booth!
Contest Rules
- All entries must be submitted by 5PM on Friday, September 24th.
- Applicants will be notified of the winning proposals no later than 5PM on Monday, September 27th.
- For each accepted exhibit, the children must earn the $10 entry fee.
- All work on the exhibits and business proposals must be done by the child/children and any investments or working capital must be earned or loaned by parents with a reasonable expectation of being repaid.
- Parents or guardians are permitted to sit inside the tent with their child (recommended especially for younger children) but only as supervisors. The children are solely responsible for their interaction with customers about the product and/or service provided. Practice your sales pitch and make sure you have enough of your product for the big day!
