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The Hardin County Children's Business Fair will be held at North Hardin High School, Radcliff, KY 40160
Hardin County Children's Business Fair Hardin County, Kentucky
Saturday, April 15, 2023
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Mission: To provide every young person aged 6-16 years old with a dream or an idea for a business the opportunity and platform to bring it to the public and learn how to earn a profit, both educationally and financially.
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
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 40 booths at the 4th annual event North Hardin High School, KY on April 15, 2023, from 10 am – 1 pm.
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.
What is the investment?
Each business will have a $25 investment fee to participate. Just like in the real world there is a cost to doing business that all business owners incur. Investment monies need to be raised by child business owner(s). Adults are allowed to be "investors" but there needs to be a clear plan by the child entrepreneur(s) for repayment from business profits.
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Sakinah Bunch
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
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🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
I’ve had the joy of cohosting the Youngpreneurs Business Fair for over six years with an amazing team of passionate entrepreneurs, educators, and parents. Together, we’re inspiring Hardin County’s youth—and beyond—to discover and love the possibilities of entrepreneurship! With more than 20 years in business myself and three kids who’ve each explored their own ventures, I’m dedicated to empowering the next generation to bring their dreams to life.
26 booths participating
Quirky crafts
Kinsey’s Korner
And 24 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 40 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?
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 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 with tabled booths. Each business will be given a booth with a 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs.
Will electricity be available?
Electricity is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 setup, 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.
What is the investment?
Each business will have a $25 investment fee to participate. Just like in the real world there is a cost to doing business that all business owners incur. Investment monies need to be raised by child business owner(s). Adults are allowed to be "investors" but there needs to be a clear plan by the child entrepreneur(s) for repayment from business profits.
How do I pay?
When you submit your application, you will pay with the payment link provided in the application.
What is the investment?
Each business will have a $25 investment fee to participate. Just like in the real world there is a cost to doing business that all business owners incur. Investment monies need to be raised by child business owner(s). Adults are allowed to be "investors" but there needs to be a clear plan by the child entrepreneur(s) for repayment from business profits.
How do I pay?
When you submit your application, you will pay with the payment link provided in the application.
