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The Golden Isles Children's Business Fair
Sunday, October 9, 2022
11:00AM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
Welcome to the Golden Isles Children's Business Fair, a one-day event where kids can launch a business and our entire community can celebrate the leaders and free-thinkers of tomorrow.
THIS EVENT IS an adventure where young entrepreneurs can:
- Make something with his/her own hands
- Sell it safely to a stranger
- Experience the freedom (and responsibility!) of having a little extra spending money as a reward.
Date: Sunday, October 9th, 2022
Location: Village Creek Landing - 526 S Harrington Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age Limit - 16 years old
This event is free to the public.
Location: Village Creek Landing - 526 S Harrington Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age Limit - 16 years old
This event is free to the public.
REGISTRATION FEE $50 per BOOTH (with maximum of three kids in a booth)
This is a great opportunity for the kids to start thinking about the expenses of running a business.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If you are a business that loves supporting small businesses, kids and education, this could be a great fit.
Or, if your business is to serve or help kids and families, sponsorship would be a great way to get in front of all of these ideal clients!
Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey 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.
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We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and parents who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
Frequently asked questions
What's the registration Fee? The registration fee is $50 per booth (with a maximum of three kids in a booth).
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 50 businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 50 businesses.
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 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.
Can I sell food?
Yes, food can be sold.
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.
Can I sell food?
Yes, food can be sold.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an outdoor event with booths. Each business will be required to bring a table and chairs to set-up their booth. We will provide the tents.
If a business does not have a table available, please contact the host for assistance prior to September 30.
If a business does not have a table available, please contact the host for assistance prior to September 30.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What happens if it rains the day of the event?
We have an indoor area where participants can set up their tables in case of rain. There will not be a refund of registration.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What happens if it rains the day of the event?
We have an indoor area where participants can set up their tables in case of rain. There will not be a refund of registration.
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 setup, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their children fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
Are Parents or Guardians required to attend?
Parents of children under age 13 are required to remain on-site for the duration of the business fair.
Are Parents or Guardians required to attend?
Parents of children under age 13 are required to remain on-site for the duration of the business fair.
Our incredible sponsors
Golden Sea Outdoors
