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Registration closes Nov. 22nd. Or when business capacity is reached.
4th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
Apply to the fair
About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own business!
Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
One of the main issues we have ran into in the past is adults doing the majority of the work for a business or a kid simply picking up their families business. Entries must be the youth's own work; items made by adults or family businesses are not allowed. Even though the youth will still need your guidance for their business, it is their business, and we want all items sold to be the young entrepreneurs' own work.
One of the main issues we have ran into in the past is adults doing the majority of the work for a business or a kid simply picking up their families business. Entries must be the youth's own work; items made by adults or family businesses are not allowed. Even though the youth will still need your guidance for their business, it is their business, and we want all items sold to be the young entrepreneurs' own work.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, 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 Steve Jobs or Sara Blakely 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.
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Conrad Cassell
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13 booths participating
Lil B's Smoked Cheese
Tucker's Creations
And 11 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 children in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
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.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 55 businesses no exceptions.
We will accept up to 55 businesses no exceptions.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Applications 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.
Applications 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 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 entrants 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 entrants know if another applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
How will the fair be set up?
Each business will be guaranteed anywhere from a 4ft to a 6ft table and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. If your business only needs a 4ft section please let me know.
Each business will be guaranteed anywhere from a 4ft to a 6ft table and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. If your business only needs a 4ft section please let me know.
Will electricity be available?
We are able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. First come first serve.
We are able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. First come first serve.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
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 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.
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.
