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It's Coming to Spring Branch! The second annual LoveBugs Valentines Children's Market event! Postponed due to Covid! Stay tuned for updated date!
Lovebug's Children's Market Spring Branch, Houston, TX
Saturday, February 13, 2021
9:00AM - 12:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids, age 5-18 develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. All items MUST be handmade by the child. No direct sales, items like girlscout cookies or scout coupon books, or non-altered, store bought items allowed to be sold.
We will host booths at the 1st annual Lovebug's event at Wilchester Elementary Parking lot on February 13th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, noon. Each booth is $20.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Stephanie Walton and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey or they are one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
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Stephanie Walton
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Mrs. Walton is a passionate art educator or 24 years with a love of seeing students succeed in their dreams! She participated in her first market, at the age of 8 with her mom by her side encouraging her! She learned what it took to talk to people and have them believe in her visions as well. Her students love her class and have been excited to participate in fairs since the first fair she hosted. We are excited to have you join us each year!
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 60 businesses. Each booth is $20.
Payment information will be included in the acceptance letter after application is received.
Payment information will be included in the acceptance letter after application is received.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information. No more than 3 participants per business.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
- What product or service do you plan to sell?
- What price will you charge for each product/service? How much will each product/service cost you?
- How will you pay for your startup costs? If someone is helping you with your startup costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise/market your business before the fair?
- At the end of the fair, how will you determine if your business was a success?
- Students will be interviewed during the event on these questions.
What if someone else has the same business idea?
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though we will let later entries know if another applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an outdoor event with booth spaces marked for each business. Businesses will need to provide their own equipement such as tables and chairs and any covering needed. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What are the rules?
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 the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, 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 by themselves.
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
Jeff and Laura Sandefer and a few other families wanted to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in their children so they created the first Acton Children’s Business Fair in Austin, Texas, in 2007. That year, there were seven entrepreneurs and around 25 attendees. Now, there are over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
