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New Bern Children's Entrepreneurs Fair

Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:00PM - 2:00PM

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WEST NEW BERN RECREATION CENTER

1225 Pinetree Drive, New Bern, NC 28562, US

Applications open 🏁

Booth fee: $25

Apply for a booth RSVP as a shopper

The host reviews every application and replies by email.

About the fair
Help Your Child Become a Young Entrepreneur!

At our one-day marketplace, kids create a brand, build a product or service, design a marketing plan, and sell to real customers — all in one exciting day!

They’ll gain confidence, creativity, and business skills while having fun. Inspired by entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs or local business owners, your child will learn the value of hard work, innovation, and community.

It’s a hands-on experience that could spark a lifelong passion!

By submitting this application, the parent/legal guardian grants permission for photos and videos taken during the event to be used on social media and in promotional materials for  Balanced Life a Community Initiative Inc.

Hosted by

Michelle Inniss

🗓️ Started hosting in 2024

Identity verified

⭐️ 3.9 (8)

3 booths participating

Kay ² 3D Printing

Dig and Discover

And 1 others.

Frequently asked questions

The Children's Entrepreneur Fair is a one-day marketplace that encourages kids to tap into their entrepreneurial spirit. Children will have the opportunity to showcase and run their own businesses — from concept to customer!

We are accepting up to 40 kid-run businesses for this event.

Applications must be submitted online. Please submit one application per business category. If children are working together (maximum of 2 per business), include both names in the same application. Reminder they can only sell in 1 business category. (Baked goods, crafts, beverages, etc.)
If selling in multiple business categories they need to submit separate applications.

It’s okay! For example, if two kids want to sell cupcakes, we’ll allow both. We’ll notify later applicants of similar businesses so they can adjust if they wish.

Each business is responsible for bringing their own setup:

One 6-foot table
Chairs

No, electricity will not be provided for booths.

This event is about kids learning by doing.

Children should handle setup, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents of younger kids may sit in the booth but should let the child lead.
Parents may assist with the application, but we encourage children to be as involved as possible.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

By purchasing vendor space for the Children’s Entrepreneur Fair, you agree to the following:

Cancellations: Full refunds are available for written cancellation requests received by October 17, 2026. Cancellations received October 18–24, 2026 are non-refundable.
No-Show: No refunds will be given for missed attendance, illness, scheduling conflicts, or unused portions of the event.
Bad Weather: The Fair will take place as scheduled unless severe or unsafe weather requires cancellation or postponement. If the Organizer cancels the Fair and it is not rescheduled, a full refund will be issued. If the Fair is rescheduled, purchases will transfer to the new date.
Event Cancellation: If the Organizer cancels the Fair for reasons other than weather and does not reschedule it, a full refund will be issued.
Chargebacks: By purchasing, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. Please contact the Organizer first with any payment or refund concerns before initiating a chargeback.

Our incredible sponsors

Children's Business Fair

Acton Academy

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Balanced Life A Community Initiative Inc