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A.V. Spring Children's Business Fair Lancaster, CA
Sunday, May 2, 2021
12:00PM - 6:00PM
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About the 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.
We will host 30 booths (tables) at the event in Lancaster, California at Sol Plaza Boutique Mall on May 2nd from 12 pm – 6 pm.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Saharra White Enterprises LLC, White Media & Communications, Sol Plaza Boutique Mall, 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.
Hosted by
Saharra White
🗓️ Started hosting in 2020
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
My name is Saharra White I am a passionate entrepreneur and homeschooling mom of two who wants our children from the community to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
43 booths participating
Different steps of life - lemonade and juice
Elena & Jimena's Jewlery Box
And 41 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 between 30 to 50 businesses from children age 5 - 17.
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?
The applications must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children make work in groups but once approved will need to complete an application for all participants. No more than 3 participants can share a spot.
Once the application is appproved the payment fee of $30 can be paid via Zelle swhitejournalist@gmail.com Saharra White. Please add $15 for those that need to rent a table/chair.
A small number of scholarships will be awarded to children that can't otherwise afford to pay the fee. Please send us a message if you need a scholarship....and if you will need a table/chair as well.
Once the application is appproved the payment fee of $30 can be paid via Zelle swhitejournalist@gmail.com Saharra White. Please add $15 for those that need to rent a table/chair.
A small number of scholarships will be awarded to children that can't otherwise afford to pay the fee. Please send us a message if you need a scholarship....and if you will need a table/chair as well.
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?
The fair will be a covered outdoor event. Each business will be given a 10x10 space. Tables, table cloths, or chairs will not be provided. You do not need a canopy as space will be in a covered patio.
Will electricity be available?
We are able to accommodate a small number of businesses requiring electricity.
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 children fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
Interested in sponsoring a child?
Use our PayPal link here to make a donation.
Interested in volunteering?
You can contact the coordinator at swhitejournalist@gmail.com
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
Use our PayPal link here to make a donation.
Interested in volunteering?
You can contact the coordinator at swhitejournalist@gmail.com
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.
