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Arkansas Acton Children’s Business Fair
Saturday, January 4, 2025
12:00PM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
The Arkansas Acton Children’s Business Fair is a one-day marketplace operated by young entrepreneurs aged 6-18 to showcase their talents and business, sell in an authentic environment and earn their own money.
We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation. We have thousands of youth aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation. We have thousands of youth aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
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.
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.
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We are needing donations and sponsors. You can donate by clicking the link Arkansas Children's Business Fair Donations Sponsorships are essential for the success of our event and help provide a valuable experience for all participants. Please contact us at arkansascbf@gmail.com for more information.
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The Arkansas Children's Business Fair is a team of passionate entrepreneurs, life coaches, mentors, and parents, who support children entrepreneurs in a practical and fun way. We believe that The Acton Children's Business Fair model has the potential to create a significant ripple effect right here in Arkansas. Our youngsters are deserving of this invaluable opportunity, and we're thrilled to witness the potential outcomes it may unlock!
Look forward to seeing you!!
Look forward to seeing you!!
31 booths participating
Chlonikd’
Kelise Bake Shop
And 29 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Arkansas Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair is the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, a one-day marketplace operated by young business owners aged 6-18 to showcase their talent and business, sell in an authentic environment and earn their own money.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 30 businesses.
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. 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:
- 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 an indoor event with booths. Each business will be provided a 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Children will be provided food, drinks and certificates of appreciation.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, there will be electricity in the auditorium.
Is there a cost to register for the booth application?
No the booths are free of charge. As a participant, you are also required to wear the Arkansas Acton Children’s Business Shirt which is an additional charge of $15 per child.
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.
Is the participant required to wear the T-shirt?
Yes. All the participating kids entrepreneurs are required to wear the business fair T-shirts for the upcoming event. This will allow for our judges and media to spot your entrepreneurs easily and help encourage our sponsors to get the spotlight and help award the winners. If you don't have the t-shirt, we’re excited to offer discounted Arkansas Children’s Business Fair for $5 each! Sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but please note that specific sizes cannot be guaranteed.
Why is a T-Shirt Required for the Event?
T-shirt serves as a uniform for all participants, creating a sense of unity and identity among the attendees. It also helps organizers and staff easily identify participants during the event, ensuring smooth coordination and assistance, especially helping the judges to identify which booth participants to judge for.
How can I sponsor your event?
Sponsorships are essential for the success of our event and help provide a valuable experience for all participants. Here is the sponsorship link Arkansas Children’s Business Fair for your reference. Please review and if you have questions please email arkansascbf@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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