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JOIN US MARCH 25, 2023 TO SEE WHAT 80 KID ENTREPRENEURS HAVE COME UP WITH
Acton Children's Business Fair Melbourne Beach, Florida
Saturday, March 25, 2023
11:00AM - 3:00PM
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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.
2023 will be our 1st annual Kids Business Fair event in Melbourne Beach. So join us March 25, 2023 from 11am-3pm.
Register before January 15, 2023, for an early bird discount. For early registrants there will be a $5 booth fee, which once accepted will be payable to The Town of Melbourne Beach. Payment can be made over the phone via credit card, or in person at Town Hall with cash, check and/or credit card. Starting January 16, 2023 there will be a $10 booth fee.
Register before January 15, 2023, for an early bird discount. For early registrants there will be a $5 booth fee, which once accepted will be payable to The Town of Melbourne Beach. Payment can be made over the phone via credit card, or in person at Town Hall with cash, check and/or credit card. Starting January 16, 2023 there will be a $10 booth fee.
This event is hosted by the Melbourne Beach Parks Board and 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.
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The Town of Melbourne Beach Parks board is leading a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
2023 will be our 1st annual Kids Business Fair event in Melbourne Beach. So join us March 25, 2023 from 11am-3pm.
Register before January 15, 2023, for an early bird discount. For early registrants there will be a $5 booth fee, which once accepted will be payable to The Town of Melbourne Beach. Payment can be made over the phone via credit card, or in person at Town Hall with cash, check and/or credit card. Starting January 16, 2023 there will be a $10 booth fee.
2023 will be our 1st annual Kids Business Fair event in Melbourne Beach. So join us March 25, 2023 from 11am-3pm.
Register before January 15, 2023, for an early bird discount. For early registrants there will be a $5 booth fee, which once accepted will be payable to The Town of Melbourne Beach. Payment can be made over the phone via credit card, or in person at Town Hall with cash, check and/or credit card. Starting January 16, 2023 there will be a $10 booth fee.
This event is hosted by the Melbourne Beach Parks Board and 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.
57 booths participating
Boho Beach Crafts
Imagination Factory
And 55 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 50 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 about siblings?
What about siblings?
Fill out one application per a business. There can be up to 3 children participating in a single business. If siblings are participating in one business fill out one application. If the siblings have 2 businesses and want 2 booths at the fair, fill out 2 applications.
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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be required to bring folding tables and a 10x10 tent and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. We recommend each child to create a poster board with their business name for the front of their booth.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
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 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.
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.
