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Memphis Children's Business Fair
Saturday, April 22, 2023
10:30AM - 2:30PM
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About the fair
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 our Spring fair on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Vendors will check-in at 9:45am.
This annual event is sponsored by BookIt4Life Children's Social Club and The Acton Family .
We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation. Whether an entrepreneur is famous 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.
We will host our Spring fair on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Vendors will check-in at 9:45am.
This annual event is sponsored by BookIt4Life Children's Social Club and The Acton Family .
We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation. Whether an entrepreneur is famous 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, educators, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
32 booths participating
Aubrie Farms
Lillyz Dream
And 30 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Memphis Children’s Business Fair?
The Memphis Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. 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?
Applications 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.
Is there a fee?
Yes, there is a $30 vendor fee, per application (not person). You will receive an invoice by email to pay the fee AFTER your application is accepted. This fee will go towards the cost of our facility and supplies.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
The Memphis Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. 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?
Applications 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.
Is there a fee?
Yes, there is a $30 vendor fee, per application (not person). You will receive an invoice by email to pay the fee AFTER your application is accepted. This fee will go towards the cost of our facility and supplies.
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. Each business will be given a 6 or 8-foot table, a black tablecloth, and 2 chairs, specific to mall requirements.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. Any vendors caught in use of nearby outlets, for your booth, will be asked to leave.
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 (by haggling/harassment of mall shoppers), their child’s business will asked to leave. There is a no solicitation policy in the mall.
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.
