Children's Business Fair Munfordville, Kentucky
Saturday, April 26, 2025
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
Apply to the fair
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 Steve Jobs or Sara Blakely 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.
Hosted by
Darcy Howell
🗓️ Started hosting in 2025
🎉 First-time host
Meet Your Host
Hi! I’m Darcy, a homeschooling mom who loves hands-on, real-world learning. As a homeschool group moderator and event planner, I’m passionate about creating opportunities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and confidence. From organizing group activities to exploring skills like crafting, woodworking, and freeze-drying foods, I believe learning should be fun, engaging, and full of possibilities!.
Why We’re Hosting This Fair
Alongside my teen and fellow homeschool moms, I wanted to create a space where kids become entrepreneurs for a day. This fair is more than just selling—it’s about learning business skills, gaining confidence, and seeing ideas come to life. Whether crafting, baking, or innovating, young entrepreneurs get hands-on experience in a fun, supportive environment. We can’t wait to see their creativity in action!
3 booths participating
Micah’s Treats
HangOn Tight Keychains
And 1 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 25 businesses.
What is on the application?
We will accept up to 25 businesses.
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?
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
The 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.
Is there a vendor fee?
Yes! A $10 booth fee is required for each vendor to secure your spot and must be paid at the time of application. Applications without payment will not be accepted. If a vendor is not approved, the fee will be refunded. However, the fee is nonrefundable for approved vendors who choose not to attend the fair.
The 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.
Is there a vendor fee?
Yes! A $10 booth fee is required for each vendor to secure your spot and must be paid at the time of application. Applications without payment will not be accepted. If a vendor is not approved, the fee will be refunded. However, the fee is nonrefundable for approved vendors who choose not to attend the fair.
What if someone else has the same business idea?
Our goal is to have only one business of each type unless there is a clear and distinctive difference between them. For example, two cupcake businesses may be allowed if they offer unique products or themes. If a similar business has already registered, we will notify later applicants so they can adjust their idea if needed.
Our goal is to have only one business of each type unless there is a clear and distinctive difference between them. For example, two cupcake businesses may be allowed if they offer unique products or themes. If a similar business has already registered, we will notify later applicants so they can adjust their idea if needed.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be held indoors with booths set up throughout the facility. Various-sized tables will be available, shared as needed, and 1-2 chairs will be provided per business. Participants may bring their own tablecloths if desired.
The fair will be held indoors with booths set up throughout the facility. Various-sized tables will be available, shared as needed, and 1-2 chairs will be provided per business. Participants may bring their own tablecloths if desired.
Will electricity be available?
Electricity is very limited and not guaranteed, so businesses should plan accordingly. No Generators are allowed.
Electricity is very limited and not guaranteed, so businesses should plan accordingly. No Generators are allowed.
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.
