Acton Children's Business Fair Mountain House, California
Saturday, July 20, 2024
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Welcome to the Mountain House Acton Children's Business Fair, a one-day event where kids can launch a business and neighbors and the entire community can celebrate the leaders and free-thinkers of tomorrow.
Come and support and encourage them to continue to think and expand their bright and creative mind.
THIS EVENT IS an adventure where any young hero can:
THIS EVENT IS an adventure where any young hero can:
- Make something with his/her own hands,
- Sell it, safely, to a stranger,
- Experience the freedom (and responsibility!) of having a little extra spending money as a reward.
This event is free to the public.
Please bring cash to shop.
Be prepared to shop online, too!
These young people are getting creative... I'm telling you.
Acton Children's Business Fair,
Mountain House,
DATE: July 20th
LOCATION: 685 N Montebello St, Mountain House , CA
TIME: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
AGE LIMIT - 15 years old
Mountain House,
DATE: July 20th
LOCATION: 685 N Montebello St, Mountain House , CA
TIME: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
AGE LIMIT - 15 years old
REGISTRATION FEE -$50 per BOOTH (with maximum 3 kids in a booth)
This is a great opportunity for the kids to start thinking about the expenses of running a business.
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.
Hosted by
Paulam Chang
🗓️ Started hosting in 2022
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
Pebble and Paulam are passionate about providing the opportunity for kid entrepreneur to showcase their own startup business by providing a safe and secure environment where kids can learn how to master the art of creating a business.
49 booths participating
SA Keys N Jewels
Dessert City
And 47 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 36 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 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 will be an indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth. 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.
Why is there a Registration Fee?
All the people who organize this event are volunteers.
The registration fee covers some of the expenses, licenses, and insurance.
This is a great opportunity for the kids to learn about budgeting.
Knowing the concept of paying rent is very useful, as well.
Why is there a Registration Fee?
All the people who organize this event are volunteers.
The registration fee covers some of the expenses, licenses, and insurance.
This is a great opportunity for the kids to learn about budgeting.
Knowing the concept of paying rent is very useful, as well.
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.
