Acton Children's Business Fair Anniston, Alabama
Saturday, March 29, 2025
9:00AM - 12:00PM
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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.
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 John Lewis or Mikaila Ulmer 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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Hello! I’m passionate about creating fun, meaningful experiences for kids and helping them learn through engaging activities. I enjoy planning, organizing, and bringing ideas to life, whether it’s through hands-on projects or storytelling. Seeing young minds light up with excitement is what drives me, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you at the fair!
12 booths participating
Pure Intentions
Golden Rose Shades
And 10 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 50 businesses.
We will accept up to 50 businesses.
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.
Is there a registration fee for the Children’s Business fair?
Yes, there is a $10 registration fee required at the time of application submission.
Yes, there is a $10 registration fee required at the time of application submission.
How do I submit the registration fee?
Payment can be made via:
Cash App: $WCECofAnniston
Zelle: worldchangersal@gmail.com (Enrolled as Jackie)
Important: Be sure to include CBF25 in the For section when submitting your payment.
Applications will NOT be considered without the registration fee.
Cash App: $WCECofAnniston
Zelle: worldchangersal@gmail.com (Enrolled as Jackie)
Important: Be sure to include CBF25 in the For section when submitting your payment.
Applications will NOT be considered without the registration fee.
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.
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 where each business will be assigned an 8-foot table and provided with 1-2 chairs. Tents are optional, and businesses are welcome to bring their own if desired. Please note that the setup includes tables and chairs, but traditional booth structures will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be an outdoor event where each business will be assigned an 8-foot table and provided with 1-2 chairs. Tents are optional, and businesses are welcome to bring their own if desired. Please note that the setup includes tables and chairs, but traditional booth structures 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.
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.
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.
