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3rd Annual Acton Children's Business Fair
Sunday, December 17, 2023
11:00AM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
🌟 Explore the opportunity for young entrepreneurs to launch their very own startup business! 🚀
At the 3rd Annual Acton Children's Business Fair, kids will have the chance to develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We're excited to announce that this year we'll be hosting 50 booths, making this event our biggest and most exciting one yet! Join us on Sunday, December 17th, at Ko'olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe, Hawaii, from 11 am to 3 pm.
This incredible event is made possible through the generous support of Acton Academy, Ka Wai Wai Collective, Ohia Technology, the Acton School of Business, and the kind contributions of our donors and volunteers. We all share the belief that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether they are as well-known as Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey, or among the countless unsung business owners across the nation, these are the individuals who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs, and serve their communities.
We can't wait to see the innovation and creativity that the young entrepreneurs of Hawaii will bring to this year's Children's Business Fair. Save the date and get ready for an inspiring day of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community support! 🌎👏
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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 50 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.
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 indoors. Each business will be given an 8-foot table and 1-2 chairs, however we encourage you to bring your own setup/tables if you wish. Tablecloths 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.
