The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. The largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
Why Participate in or Attend this Youth Market?

Spring is all about growth and fresh starts. What better way for kids to nurture their dreams and take their first steps into the business world?
Showcase Creativity: From colorful crafts to innovative ideas, the fair is a platform for young entrepreneurs to shine.
Enjoy a Spring Fling: With a vibrant spring theme, the event will include lively décor, blooming inspiration, and a community buzzing with excitement.

We will accept up to 30 businesses. Ages up to 17 years old (or 18 if still in highschool)

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.
Early-Bird Applications to participate as a youth business now accepted here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegECuhBUAmd7BuacdDuJqvTNHcPRoXk-sAeM-SaJ7v1KVjaA/viewform).

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 indoor and outdoor event with table booths. You may bring your own tent if desired. Each business will be given a booth with an 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs. A table covering will be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.

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.

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.