Winchester Children's Business Fair
Saturday, June 11, 2022
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
The Children's Business Fair is an opportunity of a lifetime for all young entrepreneurs (ages 6-14) in the North of Boston area, no matter where they attend school, to launch their very own startup business!
Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Winchester's first Children's Business Fair will be held at St. Mary's School Hall in Winchester, MA on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
This event is sponsored by The Wilder School: An Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our Friends of the Fair. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Steve Jobs 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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The Wilder School: An Acton Academy is an independent, school located in Winchester. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to tech-enriched elementary studio, we are reimagining the 21st Century education experience. Supported by the latest in technology and cognitive science, we move beyond the tools of traditional education by offering experiential projects, collaborative and multi-age classrooms, and differentiated learning plans. An affiliate of Acton Academy, students K-5 are empowered and equipped, through real-world projects and experiences, to uncover the talents that will transform them into the leaders of tomorrow.
23 booths participating
Two Kids Crafts
Thumper Dog Toys
And 21 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 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 30 businesses.
What is the fee for participating in the CBF?
What is the fee for participating in the CBF?
Each business will be charged a $25 fee.
* If this fee is a barrier to participating in the Fair, please contact us at hello@thewilderschool.org as we have a small number of sponsorships available to start-up businesses.
* If this fee is a barrier to participating in the Fair, please contact us at hello@thewilderschool.org as we have a small number of sponsorships available to start-up 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?
The fair will be an indoor event. Each business will be given an 8-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths 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.
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.
