Children’s Business Fair of Goshen, New York Tree lighting & pop up boutique
Sunday, June 8, 2025
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
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About the fair
We are so excited about having the opportunity to set up our shops at the annual tree lighting and pop up boutique in Goshen, NY.
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 10 booths at our event on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2:00 to 6:00pm.
This event is sponsored by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, 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 generations.
I will contact you with address and more information as it approaches.
We look forward to a very successful business fair!!! Please invite friends and family.
I will contact you with address and more information as it approaches.
We look forward to a very successful business fair!!! Please invite friends and family.
Hosted by
Karen Lang
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
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Hello!! I am a retired teacher looking to encourage children of all ages to explore the exciting world of owning and running your own business. Please feel free to contact me at Cupcake@hvc.rr.com or call 845-978-9082 for further information. I look forward to meeting you soon.
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?
We will accept up to 10 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?
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?
If possible, please bring a table, chairs and a tent/ canopy. Let us know if you need these items. We have some.
If possible, please bring a table, chairs and a tent/ canopy. Let us know if you need these items. We have some.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
Parents of 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.
