ESTEAM Academy Children's Business Fair
Saturday, April 10, 2021
11:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
21st Academy is excited to be part of the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America by hosting the 4th Annual ESTEAM Academy Children's Business Fair.
Observe the opportunity for children to 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.
Observe the opportunity for children to 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.
We will host up to 40 booths ($20 registration fee applies) at the 4th annual event at CHASCO Family YMCA on April 10th from 11am - 2pm. The event will be hosted outside to account for COVID-19 safety.
Additionally, we are announcing a a T-Shirt Design Contest with a $50 cash prize for the winning design being featured at the business fair! More details are available here. Deadline extended until March 21, 2021.
21st Academy is a co-learning community located in Round Rock, TX, and ESTEAM Academy is one of our main programs. Our mission is to redefine & reimagine Education for the 21st century that will inspire, equip, and connect each person that walks through our doors, while developing their unique talents, passion, and purpose.
The event is open to the public and FREE to attend. We encourage friends, family, community members, and entrepreneurs alike to come out and support the next generation of young entrepreneurs!
Additionally, we are announcing a a T-Shirt Design Contest with a $50 cash prize for the winning design being featured at the business fair! More details are available here. Deadline extended until March 21, 2021.
21st Academy is a co-learning community located in Round Rock, TX, and ESTEAM Academy is one of our main programs. Our mission is to redefine & reimagine Education for the 21st century that will inspire, equip, and connect each person that walks through our doors, while developing their unique talents, passion, and purpose.
The event is open to the public and FREE to attend. We encourage friends, family, community members, and entrepreneurs alike to come out and support the next generation of young entrepreneurs!
Hosted by
Stephanie Tyler
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
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🚀 Has hosted 7 fairs
The FIRE Foundation, a Round Rock-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming education for the future, leads the CBF Committee to create this Fair. The mission of The FIRE Foundation is to equip kids with the tools, resources, and support they need to realize their full potential.
42 booths participating
Undecided
Lyrik's Cotton Candy
And 40 others.
Frequently asked questions
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 40 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?
When will I receive a response to my application?
We will reply within 1-2 business days.
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 a tented outdoor event with booths.
Will electricity be available?
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.
