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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Bosque Youth Business Fair-Meridian, Texas
Saturday, December 2, 2023
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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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.
We will host up to 20 booths at the 2nd annual event to be held at the Chisholm Trail Plaza (315 W. Morgan Street Meridian, Texas 76665) on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10 am – 2 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.
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 communities.
There is a suggested donation of $10.00 for processing and event costs. Fees may be paid through any of the links below. Please be sure to include your entrepreneur's name along with their business name in the payment notes.
PayPal: jenlumpkins5@gmail.com
Venmo: @Jennifer-Lumpkins-2
Cash App: $JLLumpkins
1) Please submit one application for each business. (Children working as a group may submit one
application with all children’s info.)
2) The competition will be judged in the following FOUR age categories: Ages 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-18.
If children of different age groups prepare a booth together, they will be judged in the age group of
the oldest participant.
3) There will be NO soliciting personal/individual business sponsors for your child's product.
4) Please note that you may help your child fill out the booth application, but depending on their age,
they are expected to do as much as possible by themselves.
We will begin to notify accepted applicants in mid-September, and will continue until we reach our cap of 40 businesses.
Entrepreneur Dinner:
Friday, December 1, 2023
Details: TBA
Entrepreneurship Game Links:
coolmathgames.com/0-coffee-shop
sims.myej.org/pricepoint/
sims.myej.org/galacticzappers/
sims.myej.org/roborush/
sims.myej.org/fistfulofdollars/
sims.myej.org/lemonadestandoff/
There is a suggested donation of $10.00 for processing and event costs. Fees may be paid through any of the links below. Please be sure to include your entrepreneur's name along with their business name in the payment notes.
PayPal: jenlumpkins5@gmail.com
Venmo: @Jennifer-Lumpkins-2
Cash App: $JLLumpkins
1) Please submit one application for each business. (Children working as a group may submit one
application with all children’s info.)
2) The competition will be judged in the following FOUR age categories: Ages 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-18.
If children of different age groups prepare a booth together, they will be judged in the age group of
the oldest participant.
3) There will be NO soliciting personal/individual business sponsors for your child's product.
4) Please note that you may help your child fill out the booth application, but depending on their age,
they are expected to do as much as possible by themselves.
We will begin to notify accepted applicants in mid-September, and will continue until we reach our cap of 40 businesses.
Entrepreneur Dinner:
Friday, December 1, 2023
Details: TBA
Entrepreneurship Game Links:
coolmathgames.com/0-coffee-shop
sims.myej.org/pricepoint/
sims.myej.org/galacticzappers/
sims.myej.org/roborush/
sims.myej.org/fistfulofdollars/
sims.myej.org/lemonadestandoff/
Hosted by
Jennifer Lumpkins
🗓️ Started hosting in 2022
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 4 fairs
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
We strive to cultivate an environment that gives young entrepreneurs the ability to grow, thrive, and foster a future of excellence.
We strive to cultivate an environment that gives young entrepreneurs the ability to grow, thrive, and foster a future of excellence.
16 booths participating
CartT
Sunflower Crochets
And 14 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?
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 4 participants per business.
What is on the application?
The application asks students 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?
Is there a fee?
We request minimum donation fee of $10.00 for processing and event costs. The fee is non-refundable. Donations may be made through any of the links below. Please be sure to include your entrepreneur's name along with their business name in the payment notes.
PayPal: jenlumpkins5@gmail.com
Venmo: @Jennifer-Lumpkins-2
Cash App: $JLLumpkins
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 outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, we are 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.
