Georgia Acton Children's Business Fair Jonesboro/McDonough/Hampton Georgia
Saturday, August 30, 2025
11:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
KIDPRENEURS will/have a developed brand, create a product or service, even a non-profit organization. Build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We have a 25 KIDPRENEUR limit for the 8th annual Winter Georgia Acton Children's Business Fair-Jonesboro/McDonough/Hampton on 7 Dec 2024 from 11:00 am – 2:00 PM at Creekside Christian Academy-McDonough Ga. Every KIDPRENEUR ages 6-16 is invited no matter where you live.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our local business donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Hosted by
Tawanay Bryant
🗓️ Started hosting in 2022
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 4 fairs
The Georgia Acton Children’s Business Fair community group is a dedicated collective of local business owners committed to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
By hosting this annual fair, we provide young creators with a hands-on opportunity to launch their first businesses in a supportive, real-world marketplace. Our mission is to empower children with confidence, creativity, and practical business skills, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in our community that will continue to grow for years to come.
Through mentorship, networking, and shared resources, we are proud to support the youth of Georgia as they bring their ideas to life.
By hosting this annual fair, we provide young creators with a hands-on opportunity to launch their first businesses in a supportive, real-world marketplace. Our mission is to empower children with confidence, creativity, and practical business skills, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in our community that will continue to grow for years to come.
Through mentorship, networking, and shared resources, we are proud to support the youth of Georgia as they bring their ideas to life.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires kids/teens to discover their inner entrepreneurs. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market allows children to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 25 businesses.
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?
An 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. The fee is $45 for Individuals & $65 for a team for your Pop-Up space. Each Kid will receive a T-shirt. Prizes are also awarded.
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 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 tables set up. Each business will be given one 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
We may be able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity let us know in advance.
We may be able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity let us know in advance.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give kids/teens the experience of selling a product or service. It is discouraged for parents to primarily sell or promote a child’s product or service, their child’s business will lose points from the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their children fill out the application and set it up if needed 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 115plus entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
