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Applications are now closed. Please shop at our fair on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge.
Acton Children's Business Fair La Crescenta, CA
Saturday, April 7, 2018
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids ages 6-17 develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We will host about 20 booths on Saturday, April 7, 2018.
This event is sponsored by American Heritage Girls Troop CA1212, Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers.
We believe that kids are capable of much more than our culture often expects of them. We want to see young people getting real-world experience long before they are even allowed to get a job. This fair gives the next generation of workers an opportunity to learn valuable life skills.
Our fair is unique because kids are not only the vendors, but the hosts of the event.
Our fair is unique because kids are not only the vendors, but the hosts of the event.
Hosted by
Denise Soto
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
The Pioneers and Patriots of American Heritage Girls Troop CA 1212 (La Crescenta, CA) are a group of 7th-12th grade girls who are hosting this event as a service project.
21 booths participating
Slime Girl
Jump Rope Mania
And 19 others.
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 20 businesses.
How much does it cost?
There is a $10 fee for each business accepted into the fair.
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?
Can my booth have different kinds of products or services, e.g., food and jewelry?
No. You can sell different products and services, but they must be in the same category.
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 Community Center of La Canada Flintridge will have approximately 15 indoor booths with 5-foot tables, and a few outdoor booths with 7-foot tables. The outdoor booths will have canopy shade.
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.
Our incredible sponsors
Tujunga, CA
The Pilot Group
Monrovia, CA
Aldrich Wealth Management
Burbank, CA
<insert your name here>
Do you want to help young people have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and learn valuable life skills, long before they can even get a job?
You can give a child that opportunity TODAY, for as little as $50.
When you sponsor the Crescenta Valley Children's Business Fair, you double your impact. Not only do you benefit our young business owners, but you support the young women of American Heritage Girls Troop CA1212, who are hosting the fair.
You can help with either a tax-deductible cash donation or an in-kind contribution of goods or services: flyers, food, vendor t-shirts, shopping bags, banners, and more.
Tier 1 Sponsor: $50
Social media shout-outs
Name listed on event webpage
Tier 2 Sponsor: $100
Social media shout-outs
Logo displayed on event webpage
Flyer insert in "swag" bags
Tier 3 Sponsor: $250
Social media shout-outs
Logo displayed on event webpage with link
Flyer insert in "swag" bags
Logo displayed on banners and award certificates
Signage displayed in "Sponsor Zone" at fair
You can give a child that opportunity TODAY, for as little as $50.
When you sponsor the Crescenta Valley Children's Business Fair, you double your impact. Not only do you benefit our young business owners, but you support the young women of American Heritage Girls Troop CA1212, who are hosting the fair.
You can help with either a tax-deductible cash donation or an in-kind contribution of goods or services: flyers, food, vendor t-shirts, shopping bags, banners, and more.
Tier 1 Sponsor: $50
Social media shout-outs
Name listed on event webpage
Tier 2 Sponsor: $100
Social media shout-outs
Logo displayed on event webpage
Flyer insert in "swag" bags
Tier 3 Sponsor: $250
Social media shout-outs
Logo displayed on event webpage with link
Flyer insert in "swag" bags
Logo displayed on banners and award certificates
Signage displayed in "Sponsor Zone" at fair
