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We are now on a waitlist for participation in the 8th Annual BCBF! Visit baltimorechildrensbusinessfair.org for more information and email baltimorecbf@gmail.com to join the list should space become available. Plan to join us on October 5th!
Baltimore Children's Business Fair
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Join us for the 8th annual Baltimore Children's Business Fair. For more information visit our fair's official page at www.baltimorechildrensbusinessfair.org.
Notes:
Notes:
- This will be an indoor event.
- Ages 6-15
- Please submit one application for each business. (Children working as a group may submit one application with all children’s info.)
- The competition will be judged.
- If children of different age groups prepare a booth together, they will be judged in the age group of the oldest participant.
- NO soliciting of adult-run businesses (outside of sponsors) or kids selling products on behalf of an adult.
- Please note that you may help your child fill out the booth application, but depending on their age, they are expected to do as much as possible themselves.
- We will begin to notify accepted applicants in August and will continue until we reach full capacity.
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The Baltimore Children's Business Fair is a non-profit organization comprised of a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
31 booths participating
Humble Bumble
Arjun's Art & Harrini's Knitting Shop
And 29 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 42 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 with an 6-foot table 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.
