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Acton Children's Business Fair Pearland, Texas

Sunday, March 17, 2024

1:00PM - 5:00PM

11200 Broadway St

Pearland, TX 77584, USA

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About the fair
Make. Sell. Dream.

Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace at the Pearland Town Center. 

The Acton Children's Business Fair started in 2007 in Austin, TX, and now there have been >1000 Acton Children's Business Fairs around the globe.

We are taking applications from young entrepreneurs age 4 to 14! Please read our FAQ page before submitting an application as it contains important rules and information about the event.
Hosted by

Amelia Sofjan

🗓️ Started hosting in 2021

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🚀 Has hosted 5 fairs

This event is hosted by Masterpiece: An Acton Academy. We are an innovative Pre-K to 5th grade private school that trusts children with freedom and responsibility! We believe young people are far more capable than we ever imagine. Opening August 2024!

25 booths participating

Bee Lu Facepainting and Balloons

MG crafts

And 23 others.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?

The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children age 4 to 14 to discover their inner entrepreneur. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses. 

How many and what type of businesses will you accept?

  • We will accept up to 30 businesses that sell a product or service. Children must create their own products (or significantly modify products to make them their own) or services. Re-sale items are NOT allowed.   
  • Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to accept businesses that sell foods, beverages, or pet treats.
  • The host has the final decision on which products and services are eligible for the fair.  

Where should I begin? 

Start with our resources page by clicking below:
ACBF _ Resource Links.pdf 1.19 MB

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.

When will I find out if my business is accepted?

You will find out within 2 weeks of submitting your application. 

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?  

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.

If my business is accepted, how much is the booth fee?

$20 per business

How will the fair be set up?

The fair will be an outdoor event underneath a large pavilion at the Pearland Town Center. Each business will be given a 10x10 ft space to set up as they wish and must bring a 5-8 ft folding table and chairs.  

What are the rules? 

This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves. On the day of the fair, the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.

Will there be awards/prizes?

Yes!  There will be an Audience Choice Award associated with a $50 cash prize. 

What if there's inclement weather the day of?

The Children's Business Fair will be held, rain or shine. However, in the case of inclement weather occurring, appropriate decisions will be made by the host as to canceling, delaying, re-scheduling, closing the fair early, etc. 

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.

Our incredible sponsors

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