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Please note the location change for this event. We will now be at the Government Center in Woodbridge, 7 County Complex Ct Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Children's Business Fair Woodbridge, Virginia
Sunday, November 13, 2022
9:00AM - 11:00AM
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About the fair
What better way to build confidence and self esteem in your child than to nurture their entrepreneurial spirit and help them create a business.
By taking part in the Children's Business Fair, kids will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We have a limit of 20 booths at this 1st annual event in Woodbridge on Sun November 13th, 2022 from 9:00am – 11:00am.
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON OCT 12th and NOTIFICATIONS OF BOOTH APPROVAL WILL GO OUT ON OCT 13th
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON OCT 12th and NOTIFICATIONS OF BOOTH APPROVAL WILL GO OUT ON OCT 13th
Whether your child wants to be a famous entrepreneur like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey or they are happy to explore their creativity in the background, this event is sure to ignite a passion from within.
Hosted by
Olivia Savage
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
I am excited to see this event take place, and can't wait to see all of the innovative ideas the children of Prince William County bring to the fair!
29 booths participating
Luvs Jewelry
Cutie pie accessories
And 27 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Children’s Business Fair?
The Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. 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 20 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?
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 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 outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given 10X10 space to set up a table and or/pop up canopy. Tables, Tables Cloths and Canopies will NOT be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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. 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.
Will my child get any guidance?
Yes, I will be setting up drop in sessions for the children to come into and work on the various elements of their new business, including: Idea Generation, Costing, Marketing, Selling, Customer Service and much more! Please follow the event page on Facebook @evolutionhappiness for more information on sessions.
