Acton Children's Business Fair Stuart, FL
Saturday, March 30, 2019
9:30AM - 12:30PM
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About the fair
Watch children launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Join All About Achieving Learning Centers at the 2nd Annual Acton Children's Business Fair event.
Step 1: Register to be a participant.
Step 2: Watch your email for your invitation to participate. (Space is limited.)
Step 3: Know a sponsor? Share this page.
Step 4: Join AAALC January 15, 2019 for our orientation.
Young Entrepreneur attendance is required on:
January 15, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Young Entrepreneur Orientation
February 12, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Young Entrepreneur Progress Reports
March 30, 2019 from 9:30am – 12:30 p.m.
Children's Business Fair Stuart
(Location: B & A Flea Market Stuart, FL)
January 15, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Young Entrepreneur Orientation
February 12, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Young Entrepreneur Progress Reports
March 30, 2019 from 9:30am – 12:30 p.m.
Children's Business Fair Stuart
(Location: B & A Flea Market Stuart, FL)
This event is sponsored by All About Achieving Learning Centers, Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Want to become a supporting sponsor? Sponsor logos will be placed on all advertising and media releases.
Want to become a supporting sponsor? Sponsor logos will be placed on all advertising and media releases.
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.
Hosted by
Tina McSoley
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
We are entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents offering the opportunity for children to understand what it takes to bring an idea from concept to business and teaches participants to start a small business. They will learn about marketing, competitors, presentation, pricing, selling, profit/loss and many other aspects of entrepreneurship.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stuart Children’s Business Fair?
The Stuart 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 36 businesses.
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?
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?
Each business will be provided with a table and two chairs. Table decorations and marketing materials should be provided by the young entrepreneur. 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.
Prizes are awarded for various entrepreneurial categories. More information will be provided at the first meeting.
All participants must attend the orientation and progress report meetings.
Prizes are awarded for various entrepreneurial categories. More information will be provided at the first meeting.
All participants must attend the orientation and progress report meetings.
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.
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