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Acton Children's Business Fair Honolulu, Hawaii
Saturday, November 5, 2022
2:00PM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
Join us Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 2pm - 5pm for the 1st Annual Acton Digital Academy's Children's Business Fair, where young heroes between the ages of 6 and 14 test out their entrepreneurial skills and showcase their very own highly creative business ideas.
Who: Amazing children from the ages of 6-14 from all over Oahu are eligible to apply. Parents, friends, family, neighbors, community members, EVERYONE is invited to come, shop, and encourage these aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't forget to bring CASH!
What: Young Children Entrepreneurs will develop their own brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, set up their booths, and open their shops for customers at our one-day marketplace.
When: November 5th from 2pm – 5pm. There will be a short awards ceremony at 4:40 at the center stage.
Where: We will host 25 booths at Ka Wai Wai Collective, at University Avenue in Honolulu.
Why: Because children are far more capable than we can ever imagine. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous or 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 local communities.
This event is brought to you by Acton Digital Academy of Honolulu.
Hosted by
Wendy Awai-DaKroub
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At Acton Digital Academy, we are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
18 booths participating
Your Way Rainbow Taste
Gabe's Goods and Goodies
And 16 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 25 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 with a 4-foot table and chair for each business. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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 children 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.
