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It's Time For Kidonaire Fest!
Kidonaire Fest
Sunday, September 24, 2023
12:00PM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
Come join us at the Kidonaire Fest - a fun-filled event that allows young entrepreneurs to show off their businesses in the LIVE marketplace. At Kidonaire Fest we give kids a real world opportunity to showcase their products and interact with consumers in the community.
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.
We're bringing the party to Springfield Town Center in Springfield, VA, USA on Sunday September 24, 2023. We will have raffles, music, a photo booth, giveaways and more! We extend the invitation to you to join us as a vendor and take advantage of this awesome opportunity. 2 Vendor packages available below.
Kiddo Exec:
- Exclusive Access to Vender Area
- 1 6ft Table
- Black Table Covering w/skirt
- 2 Chairs
- Brand Signage
- Town Center Foot Traffic
- Kidonaire Swag Bag
SPECIAL PRICING AVAILABLE
Register at https://KidonaireFestVendors.eventbrite.com
Register at https://KidonaireFestVendors.eventbrite.com
Hosted by
Ashley Berry
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
We are a passionate team helping kids explore the world of entrepreneurship with a twist!
Learn More at https://kidonaire.com/
Learn More at https://kidonaire.com/
9 booths participating
River Khai beads
Ruff Ryder Dog Toys
And 7 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 20 businesses.
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 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 is indoors and seating is in area for organic mall foot traffic. Each business will have a 1 table with tablecloth to exhibit their business, signage with business name, and 2 chairs. Other inclusions depend on the package selected.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
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.
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.
