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.

We will accept up to 35 businesses.

Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.

The 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.

The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:

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.

The fair will be an outdoor event. 
Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table and 1-2 chairs. 
Table cloths will not be provided. 
We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. 
All additional setup is up to the participants. 
You can decorate your booth the way you want, to showcase your business. 
Each participant is recommended to bring a tent. And decorate the tent based on your business idea. 
Make it your own. Make it unique. 

Why is there a Registration Fee?

All the people who organize this event are volunteers.
The registration fee covers some of the expenses, licenses, and insurance. 
This is a great opportunity for the kids to learn about budgeting.
Knowing the concept of paying rent is very useful, as well.

Will electricity be available?

For safety reasons, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.

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 setup, customer interaction, and sales.

Parents may help their child/children fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
Helping kids with their online payments is acceptable.
I think a parent run a "check scan" would be a great addition to the booth.  

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.

    

We have a good safety record, but in the event of an emergency, Ewa Samples Photography & Videography not be held liable for injuries. Recognize that there are potential dangers around nature, equipment, etc, so please remind your children to listen to the leaders and obey the rules of the fair. Although all precautions will be taken to ensure your child’s safety, there is the possibility of unforeseen injuries. 

By enrolling your child in Acton Children's Business Fair, you agree to release and hold Ewa Samples Photography & Videography harmless from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future. Ewa Samples Photography & Videography will not be held liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage or loss, which may occur on the premises before, during, or after the fair.