At Acton Academy, we use Quests (hands-on gamified projects) that culminate in a public Exhibition of Learning every six weeks. The Acton Children’s Business Fair Frisco is Acton Academy Frisco's Exhibition of Learning for our Entrepreneurship Quest, which our learners complete during our 4th academic session. Our learners invite students from other schools to participate in their exhibition to hopefully inspire other children to discover their inner entrepreneur. 

The Acton Children's Business Fair is an event that takes place all over the world, whether it is hosted by an Acton Academy or someone who wants to contribute to their community. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses, whether they created their business for the fair or are showcasing their existing business.

We will accept up to 40 businesses. Once we have filled our spots, registration will close.

Are food products are allowed?

Yes, food products that fall within "cottage foods"(as defined by the City of Frisco) are permitted. There will be limited spots for food and drink vendors.  We will place you in contact with a representative from the City of Frisco so that you may obtain your health permit.

Where should I begin? 

Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.

Application must be submitted online beginning February 22nd. 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.  Responses will be emailed after March 8th, 2023.

The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:

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.

The fair will be an outdoor event with tables and chairs provided.  Tablecloths will not be provided. 

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.

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.

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.