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B3 - Bricks Bots & Beakers Presents Children's Business Fair Jacksonville, Florida
Saturday, February 24, 2024
2:00PM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We will host 50 booths at the 2nd annual children business fair in Saint Johns county/ Jacksonville FL on February 24, 2024 from 2 pm – 5 pm.
Youthpreneurs must be between the ages of 6-14 to participate.
There is no fee to apply, if your application is accepted , there is a participation fee of $25 per business. Like any business, this is part of your start-up cost.
Participation Fee is non-refundable and to be paid within 24 hours of application acceptance.
Event Activities:
1:00 PM- Participant Check-In & Set-Up
2:00 PM- Public Marketplace & Judging
5:00 PM - Awards Ceremony (One Cash prize of $50 will be awarded in each category)
All Youth entrepreneurs will be awarded participation certificates.
Additional information listed under FAQ section.
This event is sponsored by B3 - Bricks Bots & Beakers, Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of RCSA Southesast, our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey or they are one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
Hosted by
Mansi Agarwal
🗓️ Started hosting in 2022
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 5 fairs
At B3-Bricks Bots & Beakers, we believe that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) isn't just about equations and experiments—it's about solving real-world problems, igniting creativity, and building the skills that shape tomorrow’s leaders. Our mission is to create opportunities for children to explore their potential, take bold steps, and experience the thrill of bringing their ideas to life.
18 booths participating
All About Coffee
The Way of the Breeze
And 16 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.
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.
Eligibility?
Any child aged 6-14 (on or before the date of the fair), are invited to develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 50 businesses.
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.
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.
How will I know if I am accepted?
You will receive an email with your acceptance. Once you have been accepted, you will have access to resources to help you on your journey of becoming an entrepreneur!
Is there an application fee?
There is no fee to apply, if your application is accepted , there is a participation fee of $25 for each booth. Like any business, this is part of your start-up cost.
Participation Fee is non-refundable and to be paid within 24 hours of application acceptance.
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.
How will I know if I am accepted?
You will receive an email with your acceptance. Once you have been accepted, you will have access to resources to help you on your journey of becoming an entrepreneur!
Is there an application fee?
There is no fee to apply, if your application is accepted , there is a participation fee of $25 for each booth. Like any business, this is part of your start-up cost.
Participation Fee is non-refundable and to be paid within 24 hours of application acceptance.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
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?
Application deadline is February 10, 2024.
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 & outdoor 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. You can bring in your tents. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be an indoor & outdoor 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. You can bring in your tents. 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.
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.
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.
Parents of children younger than 13 are required to remain on-site for the duration of the business fair.
What should I bring on the day of the fair?
1. A sign for your business.
2. A tablecloth and tape or clips to secure it.
3. An item to store your money in during the event.
4. Extra change in case your customers pay in larger bills.
5. Any decor you would like to bring to enhance your booth.
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.
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.
