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Next Western Wake CBF is scheduled to take place on November 8, 2025! If you wish to be contacted for early access to the application, please join our mailing list and follow us on Facebook/Instagram. See details below. Looking forward to seeing you then!
Western Wake Children's Business Fair
Saturday, November 8, 2025
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Applications are closed
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About the fair
Thank you all for joining us at the 2nd Western Wake Children's Business Fair! It's amazing to see so many supportive faces in the crowd. Our deep appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our young entrepreneurs. Thank you so much to the children that have put so much effort into preparing their products or services just for this day. It's remarkable to see all of your amazing businesses finally come together. You all should be very proud of yourselves!
A heartfelt thank you to our awesome volunteers as well!! They've worked behind the scenes to ensure that everything runs smoothly, from setting up the booths to offering guidance and encouragement to our young entrepreneurs. Their dedication and selflessness in supporting these kids' dreams is truly remarkable!
If you wish to be contacted for early access to the application next year, please
- join our mailing list above
- follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwcbf
- follow us on Instagram: user name is westwakecbf
We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Western Wake Children’s Business Fair?
It is a one-day marketplace in Western Wake County, North Carolina, that gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses and inspires them to discover their inner entrepreneur.
It is a one-day marketplace in Western Wake County, North Carolina, that gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses and inspires them to discover their inner entrepreneur.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept at least 55 businesses.
We will accept at least 55 businesses.
I'm interested in selling at the fair, where should I begin?
Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and brainstorm ideas of what you could sell at the fair. When applications open, submit your application. Then, buy everything you need and get started!
How do I apply to sell? 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.
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:
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.
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. Each business will be given a booth with a table, and a shared tent. Tablecloths will not be provided.
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a table, and a shared tent. Tablecloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What if it rains on the day of the fair?
No worries - if the weather doesn't cooperate, we will postpone the fair to next day, 1pm-5pm.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What if it rains on the day of the fair?
No worries - if the weather doesn't cooperate, we will postpone the fair to next day, 1pm-5pm.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. 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.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. 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 Western Wake Children’s Business Fair get started?
A few families in Cary, North Carolina had participated in the Acton Children's Business Fair before and were interested in launching their own fair near where they lived, so they founded the Western Wake Business Fair in October 2023. They are planning to host their third fair on November 8, 2025.
I'm interested in contributing and supporting. What should I do?
A few families in Cary, North Carolina had participated in the Acton Children's Business Fair before and were interested in launching their own fair near where they lived, so they founded the Western Wake Business Fair in October 2023. They are planning to host their third fair on November 8, 2025.
I'm interested in contributing and supporting. What should I do?
We thank you for your support and invite you to become a sponsor. Your sponsorship underwrites the fair, provides resources for young entrepreneurs, and benefits your business through our marketing to parents and the larger community in the Wake county, North Carolina. Please contact us if you are interested, or donate now via this link: paypal.me/westwakecbf. We also provide other payment options - please contact us.
