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The 2nd Silk Route Children's Bazaar will be on Sunday, May 28th, 2022. The website will be updated in January.
Silk Route Children’s Bazaar
Monday, June 6, 2022
2:00PM - 5:00PM
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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 36 booths (including 10 booths with electrical outlet) at Al-Salam Centre on June 6th, 2022 from 1pm-6pm. 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.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a trader by profession. His wife Khadija (RA) was a businesswoman in her own right; wealthy, strong and independent. The trade caravans travelling through the Silk Route proved to be a vital means of spreading the word of Islam across Europe, Africa and Asia. Muslim traders on the Silk Route became renowned for their qualities of honesty and trustworthiness.
We want our children to uphold this legacy by creating, innovating and serving the community through their entrepreneurial ideas.
We welcome budding entrepreneurs of all faiths and traditions to participate in this business fair. This is an opportunity to showcase your business, sell your products, and network with other young entrepreneurs. Remember no idea is too small.
We want our children to uphold this legacy by creating, innovating and serving the community through their entrepreneurial ideas.
We welcome budding entrepreneurs of all faiths and traditions to participate in this business fair. This is an opportunity to showcase your business, sell your products, and network with other young entrepreneurs. Remember no idea is too small.
As Muhammad Ali said:
"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it-then I can achieve it."
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Donation and Sponsorship
We are looking for more sponsors and donors for this event. If you or someone you know is interested, then please contact Nadia Traya (403-615-7609) or Sumaiya Arif (403-402-1499).
Donation and Sponsorship details:
Donation-$10
Friend of the Fair - $50 Suggested
Donation and Sponsorship details:
Donation-$10
Friend of the Fair - $50 Suggested
- Social Media Shout-Outs
Supporting Sponsor - $150
- Logo Included on Event T-Shirts
- Logo Featured on Promotional Flyers
Premiere Sponsor - $300
- Promotional Table Space at the Event
- Logo Included on Event T-Shirts
- Logo Featured on Promotional Flyers
- Logo on Homepage and “About Us” Page with Click-Through Link Social Media Shout-Outs
Volunteer sign up sheet
Homeschool teenagers are encouraged to sign up to help with set up before and clean up after the event. Parents are welcome to join too. Click the link below to sign up:
Children’s Business Fair Resource Links
Biz Kids
Biz kids is an American educational television series that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to kids and teenagers. It uses sketch comedy, musical guests, guest and special guest appearances, and young actors to explain basic economic concepts
https://bizkids.com/resources/
Sistrv8
Empowering Muslim Women in Their Startup Journey
https://hivelife.com/sistrv8/
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
5 Amazing Muslim Women-Owned Businesses
https://everydayfeminism.com/2017/09/muslim-women-businesses/
Biz kids is an American educational television series that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to kids and teenagers. It uses sketch comedy, musical guests, guest and special guest appearances, and young actors to explain basic economic concepts
https://bizkids.com/resources/
Sistrv8
Empowering Muslim Women in Their Startup Journey
https://hivelife.com/sistrv8/
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
5 Amazing Muslim Women-Owned Businesses
https://everydayfeminism.com/2017/09/muslim-women-businesses/
Entrepreneurship Games:
Coffee Shop
Name your coffee shop, buy supplies, make the perfect brew, and set the
price. Can you please serve your customers and make a profit?
Play Game: http://coolmathgames.com/0-coffee-shop
Price Point
At what price should you sell your product to customers? How did you react when your competition began to change their prices?
Play Game: http://sims.myej.org/pricepoint/
Galactic Zappers
Can you assemble zappers more quickly and efficiently?
Play Game: http://sims.myej.org/galacticzappers/
Robo Rush
Do you have what it takes to upgrade your business from door-to-door to factory floor?
Play Game: http://sims.myej.org/roborush/
Fistful of Dollars
Once you’ve mastered Galactic Zappers, play Fistfull of Dollars to learn how to manage your cash and working capital.
Play Game: http://sims.myej.org/fistfulofdollars/
Lemonade Standoff
Can you find the right product and the right price to win in the lemonade market?
Play Game: http://sims.myej.org/lemonadestandoff/
Hosted by
Sumaiya Arif
🗓️ Started hosting in 2022
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 4 fairs
Please use our official website to register as a vendor at the Bazaar.
Vendor Registration:
https://www.calgarymuslimhomeschoolers.ca/events/SRCB/bazaar-sign-up
What is Silk Route Children's Bazaar?
https://www.calgarymuslimhomeschoolers.ca/events/SRCB
Vendor Registration:
https://www.calgarymuslimhomeschoolers.ca/events/SRCB/bazaar-sign-up
What is Silk Route Children's Bazaar?
https://www.calgarymuslimhomeschoolers.ca/events/SRCB
33 booths participating
Satisfying Slime
IBB's Theatre and Popcorn
And 31 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 36 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 6-foot table (to share with one other business), and 1-2 chairs. The vendors are required to bring their own table cloth. There are 10 electrical outlets available in the gym. If you require electrical outlet please secure you spot sooner than later.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, there are 10 electrical outlets available in the gym. If you require electrical outlet please secure you spot sooner than later.
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.
