Young Entrepreneurs’ Christmas Market
Sunday, June 15, 2025
2:00PM - 8:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
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 30 booths at our 4th annual event on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 2pm – 8pm.
This event is sponsored by Accra Parent, Cheeky Monkey, Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of other donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Young Entrepreneurs’ Christmas Market?
The Young Entrepreneurs’ Christmas Market inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. Tipped to be the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in Accra, Ghana, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
Young Entrepreneurs’ Christmas Market is sponsored by Acton Children's Business Fair, Texas and made possible by Acton Academy Schools, the Acton Next Great Adventure Program, Accra Parent and Cheeky Monkey.
Young Entrepreneurs’ Christmas Market is sponsored by Acton Children's Business Fair, Texas and made possible by Acton Academy Schools, the Acton Next Great Adventure Program, Accra Parent and Cheeky Monkey.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 30 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. We will do our best to limit same businesses to a maximum of 2 businesses.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an outdoor event. Each business will be given an 8-foot table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided.
Vendors will need to pay a non-refundable commitment of GHS850.
The event is free to attend for all shoppers and guests.
Vendors will need to pay a non-refundable commitment of GHS850.
The event is free to attend for all shoppers and guests.
Will electricity be available?
Yes. But this must be requested for well in advance.
Yes. But this must be requested for well in advance.
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.
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.
