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Children's Business Fair Harlemville, New York
Sunday, October 1, 2023
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
This event is for kids who are makers and want to try their hand at making a business of it. We measure success by participation and learning, so spread the word.
We will host 15 booths at our business fair, which is like a farmer's market or craft fair - but just for kids! To get a booth, click on "Apply to the Fair" and fill out the form. We are charging $1 per booth and will have a raffle at the end to win the money from booth fees. Up to three kids can team up on a business.
The fair will happen at Mettabee Farm on October 1, 2023 from 1pm-4pm.
We will host 15 booths at our business fair, which is like a farmer's market or craft fair - but just for kids! To get a booth, click on "Apply to the Fair" and fill out the form. We are charging $1 per booth and will have a raffle at the end to win the money from booth fees. Up to three kids can team up on a business.
The fair will happen at Mettabee Farm on October 1, 2023 from 1pm-4pm.
Kids will learn to develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and greet customers at our one-day marketplace.
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.
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
Hana Askren
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
We are a group of homeschoolers, parents, teachers, and mentors, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
Mettabee Farm is an organic farm in the Hudson Valley and has shetland sheep, contra dances, organic farming and folk music.
Mettabee Farm is an organic farm in the Hudson Valley and has shetland sheep, contra dances, organic farming and folk music.
12 booths participating
Its TropicalBeads
Waterhump Hill
And 10 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 15 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.
Is there an age limit?
Is there an age limit?
Children up to age 14 may participate.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), 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.
