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2023 Applications are now closed! We invite you to come shop the event and support these fantastic businesses!
6th Annual ESTEAM Academy Children's Business Fair
Saturday, April 22, 2023
11:00AM - 2:00PM
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ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our 2023 applications are now closed. We have some amazing businesses coming to the Fair! If you missed out on a booth this year, enter your information in the fields above to join our 2024 mailing list. You can also stay up to date by following our Facebook page.
Thank you!
Our 2023 applications are now closed. We have some amazing businesses coming to the Fair! If you missed out on a booth this year, enter your information in the fields above to join our 2024 mailing list. You can also stay up to date by following our Facebook page.
Thank you!
The FIRE Foundation is excited to be part of the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America by hosting the 6th Annual ESTEAM Academy Children's Business Fair. Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We will host up to 80 booths (a $20 registration fee per business applies) at the CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, April 22nd.
The booth application deadline is Friday, 3/17.
We invite other organizations to join us in supporting the smallest small businesses in Round Rock through sponsorship. Sponsorship funds ensure that the event runs like clockwork for the participants, customers, judges, and volunteers. Click here to secure your sponsorship today! Sponsorship deadline is Friday, 3/17.
The event is open to the public and FREE to attend. We encourage friends, family, community members, and entrepreneurs to come and support the next generation of young entrepreneurs!
Want some expert support to get your business rolling? We are again offering a Workshop Series leading up to the business fair. The FIRE Foundation is hosting three dates in a repeated format to help our entrepreneurs move their businesses from idea to launch using our CBF Roadmap. The workshops will have successful local entrepreneur mentors available to share their experiences and expertise with these young businesses. All three dates are Sundays, and all workshops run from 3 pm to 5 pm. The business investment for each workshop is $7.
For more information and to sign up, choose a date below.
- Workshop 1 - January 29th
- Workshop 2 - February 26th
- Workshop 3 - March 26th *Final workshop*
- Sign up for all three workshops at a discounted business investment of $15. Register for the entire workshop series on any of the workshop pages.
Do you want to win some cash?
During the CBF event, there is a competition within each age category. Judges from the business community will interview each business at the event and determine a winner for these three areas: Most Original Idea, Best Presentation, and Highest Business Potential. Each prize category winner receives a certificate of achievement and a $50 cash prize. Not to mention some serious bragging rights!
Design Contest Closed! Thank you to all the fabulous artists that submitted designs. We look forward to announcing the winner soon. The winning design will be on the official 2023 event shirts, PLUS the artist wins a $50 cash prize.
Ready to support the smallest small businesses at this community event?
We appreciate the support of our generous sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring the workshops or the event, full sponsorship details and sign-up can be found here.
Looking to volunteer at the event?
Visit our Sign-up Genius link to see how you can help.
For any event-related questions, please get in touch with esteamacademycbf@gmail.com.
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The FIRE Foundation, a Round Rock-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming education for the future, leads the CBF Committee to create this Fair. The mission of The FIRE Foundation is to equip kids with the tools, resources, and support they need to realize their full potential.
79 booths participating
The Comfy Cushion
Joe’s Jibbitz
And 77 others.
Frequently asked questions
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 80 businesses.
Booth Application deadline is Friday, 3/17.
What ages will be accepted?
We will accept young entrepreneurs ages 4-17.
Booth Application deadline is Friday, 3/17.
What ages will be accepted?
We will accept young entrepreneurs ages 4-17.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
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?
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.
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.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple but essential elements of their business:
· What product or service do you plan to sell?
The application asks kids to think through some simple but essential 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 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?
When will I receive a response to my application?
We will reply within 3 - 5 business days.
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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Businesses will get a 10x10 tent space and 1 table. Any other equipment needs to be supplied by the business.
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Businesses will get a 10x10 tent space and 1 table. Any other equipment needs to be supplied by the business.
Will electricity be available?
We are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
If the business is selling food/drinks, is a permit required?
No food permits are required for this event.
We are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
If the business is selling food/drinks, is a permit required?
No food permits are required for this event.
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.
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.
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, over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees are 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, over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees are at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
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