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****Event Postponed due to severe weather****
Our rescheduled dates for GardenFest at Riverview Park, Sebastian are May 27 from 9:30am– 5:30 pm and May 28 10am-4pm.
Booth cost is $10/day
Email theYESmarkets@gmail.com to hold your spot
Young Entrepreneurs Society
Saturday, May 27, 2023
9:30AM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business right here in Sebastian at the beautiful Riverview Park!
Kids ages 4-18 develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Just like a real market, you’ll be responsible for bringing your own supplies such as 6’ table, chairs, and tent (outdoor only). The Riverview location we are welcome to setup some tents but most vendors will setup under the Pavilion and will only need tables. If you are selling food, make sure you become familiar with Florida's cottage law.
Just like a real market, you’ll be responsible for bringing your own supplies such as 6’ table, chairs, and tent (outdoor only). The Riverview location we are welcome to setup some tents but most vendors will setup under the Pavilion and will only need tables. If you are selling food, make sure you become familiar with Florida's cottage law.
We will host 20 booths at the 3th annual event GardenFest at Riverview Park, Sebastian on May 27 from 9:30am– 5:30 pm and May 28 10am-4pm.
Gardenfest is a 2 day event. You can sell one or both days.
Gardenfest is a 2 day event. You can sell one or both days.
Booth cost is $10/day
Email theYESmarkets@gmail.com to hold your spot
Email theYESmarkets@gmail.com to hold your spot
Our 2023-2024 Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) Schedule
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SOCIETY
2023-2024 MARKET SCHEDULE
May 27-28 Gardenfest at Riverview Park, Sebastian
Oct 21-22 Oktoberfest at IRFG, Vero Beach
(Must participate both days, limited booths)
(Must participate both days, limited booths)
Oct 21-22 Boo Fest at Riverview, Sebastian
(can set up one or both days)
November 11-12 Holiday Art and Craft EXPO at IRFG, Vero Beach
November 25-26 Kris Kringle at Riverview Park, Sebastian
December 18-19 Winter Wonderland at Riverview Park, Sebastian
January 27-28, 2024 Sweet Tea Sip and Stroll at Riverview Park, Sebastian
February 2024 Snowbird Festival at Riverview Park, Sebastian
March 2024 Spring Festival at Ryckman Park, Melbourne Beach
April 2024 GardenFest at Riverview Park, Sebastian
These events are sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Snows Superior Events LLC, Latitude-88, Inc, Big Ideas for Small Businesses 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 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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15 booths participating
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair (Young Entrepreneurs Society)?
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 as many businesses as the allotted space allows. please email theyesmarkets@gmail.com to save your spot
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?
Email theyesmarkets@gmail.com first. Next, 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.
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.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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.
