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Celebrating Navarre's Young Makers! Applications are open for our limited 34-booth marketplace.
4th Annual Krafty Kids' Expo
Saturday, June 6, 2026
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
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About the fair
Watch Young Entrepreneurs Shine at the 4th Annual Krafty Kids Expo!
Join us for an inspiring day where kids turn their big ideas into real businesses! At this one-day marketplace, young participants develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing plan, and open for business—ready to engage real customers. It’s a hands-on opportunity for kids to experience the excitement and challenges of launching a startup in a supportive community environment.
Event Details:
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Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Rain Date: June 13)
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Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Location: Sand Dollar Plaza, Navarre, Florida
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Capacity: 34 Youth-Run Booths ($10x10 standard space)
This year, we are hosting a maximum of 34 youth-run businesses. A $20 Venue Participation Fee per booth ensures a dedicated space for each "startup" to shine.
The Krafty Kids Expo is a locally organized event, supported by the generosity of our community donors and volunteers. We are proud to utilize the Children's Business Fair platform to help our local youth discover their inner entrepreneur. We believe that principled entrepreneurs—whether they are world-famous innovators or the everyday business owners working in our own neighborhoods—are the true heroes and role models of our time.
Come celebrate the next generation of innovators, creators, and community leaders!
Hosted by
Michelle Massey
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
✅ Identity verified
⭐️ 5.0 (2)
6 booths participating
Nat's Little Loopers
StarMist Essentials
And 4 others.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Krafty Kids Expo? The Krafty Kids Expo is a one-day, local market where young entrepreneurs are the stars of the show—selling their own products and services to the community. We are proud to utilize the Children’s Business Fair platform to encourage children to discover their inner entrepreneur by launching real businesses and making real sales.
How did the Krafty Kids Expo get started? The Expo was born in 2022 right here in Navarre. The spark came from a simple observation: while our community celebrates academic and athletic achievements, there was a whole group of "makers" and "doers" whose creative talents were flying under the radar. We wanted to create a stage for the kids who choose to build, craft, and innovate. What started as a "heart project" in 2022 exploded into a reality with 20 exhibitors in our first year, and we’ve been growing ever since!
How many businesses will you accept? To ensure a high-quality experience for every participant, we will accept up to 34 businesses.
When is the event, and what if it rains? The Expo is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. In the event of inclement weather, our official rain date is Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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 (maximum of 3 participants per business). There is a $20 Venue Participation Fee per booth (not per child) due upon acceptance to secure your spot.
Will there be prizes? Yes! On the day of the event, a panel of local judges will visit each booth. We will present awards for:
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Most Original Business Idea: Celebrating unique concepts and "out-of-the-box" thinking.
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Highest Business Potential: Recognizing a solid plan, clear pricing, and a viable product.
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Best Presentation: Awarding the effort put into booth design, branding, and customer interaction.
How will the fair be set up? The fair is an outdoor event. Each business is assigned a 10x10 booth space. You are responsible for bringing your own tent and table(s). (If you need help securing these items, please let us know! It is important to us that every child has the opportunity to participate regardless of equipment.) *Pro-tip: Since we are outdoors, we highly recommend tent weights to keep your shop secure!
Will electricity be available? Unfortunately, we are unable to provide electricity to the booths.
What are the rules? This event is designed for kids to lead. To keep the awards competition fair, the children must be the ones doing the work. If a parent is found actively selling or promoting for them, the business will be ineligible for prizes. Parents of younger children may sit in the booth for support, but exhibitors must be responsible for setup, customer interaction, and sales.
