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***November 11-12 Art and Craft fest at IRFG 10 spaces available and must sell both days. Email theyesmarkets@gmail.com to hold your spot for other future markets****
Young Entrepreneurs Society
Saturday, November 11, 2023
10:00AM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business right here in Vero Beach at the Indian River Fairgrounds!
Kids ages 4-18 develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our two-day marketplace.
Just like a real market, you’ll be responsible for bringing your own supplies such as 6’ table, chairs, and tent with 35lb weights for each leg. We are welcome to setup the Friday before the event or the morning before the start of the event on Saturday. We will send a setup email prior to the event. 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 with 35lb weights for each leg. We are welcome to setup the Friday before the event or the morning before the start of the event on Saturday. We will send a setup email prior to the event. If you are selling food, make sure you become familiar with Florida's cottage law.
No booth cost for this event
Email theYESmarkets@gmail.com to hold your spot at future markets
Email theYESmarkets@gmail.com to hold your spot at future markets
Our 2023-2024 Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) Schedule
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SOCIETY
2023-2024 MARKET SCHEDULE
November 11, 10am-5pm - November 12, 10am-4pm Holiday Art and Craft EXPO at Indian River Fairgrounds, Vero Beach - We have 10 spots available, vendors must sell both days (Tent setup and in a field)
November 25-26 Kris Kringle at Riverview Park, Sebastian
(Pavilion setup and spaces available also for Tents)
December 16-17 Winter Wonderland at Riverview Park, -Sebastian
January 27-28, 2024 Sweet Tea Sip and Stroll at Riverview Park, Sebastian
February 3-4 2024 Italian Festival at Riverview Park, Sebastian
February 3-4 2024 Rib and Rock N' Roll Festival at Indian River Fairgrounds-more details to come
February 3-4 2024 Rib and Rock N' Roll Festival at Indian River Fairgrounds-more details to come
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, 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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21 booths participating
MTW Creations
MTW CREATIONS
And 19 others.
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 at Indian River Fairgrounds, we are given the option of setting up tents and tent weights >(35lbs per leg)/tables, chairs, etc the Friday before the event or the morning before the start on Saturday.
Will electricity be available?
Not at this event
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 most of the 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.
