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Norman Children's Business Fair
Saturday, June 18, 2022
8:00AM - 12:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children ages 6-14 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 35 booths at the 2nd annual event at Norman Farm Market at their new location, The Well, on June 18, 2022 from 8 am – 12 pm.
Schedule:
8-8:30: Booth Setup
Schedule:
8-8:30: Booth Setup
8:30-9: Opening Ceremony
9-11: Marketplace Open to the Public!
11-12: Teardown & awards ceremony
9-11: Marketplace Open to the Public!
11-12: Teardown & awards ceremony
This event is sponsored by Loveworks Leadership, Evergreen Academy, 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.
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
Matina Hunnell
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 4 fairs
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
35 booths participating
Stuck on You by Cami
Captivating Crafts and Creations
And 33 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 and what ages?
We will accept up to 30 businesses. Ages 6-14 are invited to apply.
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 (up to 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?
The fair will be set up farmer's market style with booths for each business and each table will either be under an awning or tent. Each business will be given a booth with either a six or eight-foot table, and full-cover tenting. Table cloths will not be provided. We have limited electricity spots.
Will electricity be available?
We can accommodate a small number of booths with 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 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.
