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Severe Weather postponed our event until December 23. We are planning on selling the 23 only unless we can find a coordinator for Friday or Sunday
Winter Wonderland Young Entrepreneur's Society in Sebastian, Florida
Saturday, December 23, 2023
9:30AM - 6:00PM
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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 this two-day marketplace.
At the Winter Wonderland market, Our Young Entrepreneurs have been invited to sell both Saturday and/or Sunday December 16-17. Saturday the event lasts 9:30am-6pm and the Sunday 10-4pm. Booth fee for this event is 10/day. We will collect the booth payment the morning of each day. We have the pavilion space by the kids playground at Riverview park in Sebastian FL. The Young vendors are able to set up tables and chairs under the pavilion. In addition, we also have several spaces for tents to be set up off the southern end of the pavilion. Power is also available upon request.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SOCIETY
At the Winter Wonderland market, Our Young Entrepreneurs have been invited to sell both Saturday and/or Sunday December 16-17. Saturday the event lasts 9:30am-6pm and the Sunday 10-4pm. Booth fee for this event is 10/day. We will collect the booth payment the morning of each day. We have the pavilion space by the kids playground at Riverview park in Sebastian FL. The Young vendors are able to set up tables and chairs under the pavilion. In addition, we also have several spaces for tents to be set up off the southern end of the pavilion. Power is also available upon request.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SOCIETY
2023-2024 MARKET SCHEDULE
December 16-17 Winter Wonderland at Riverview Park, -Sebastian
January 27-28, 2024 Sweet Tea Sip and Stroll at Riverview Park, Sebastian
February 3-4 2024 Italian Festival at Riverview Park, Sebastian
February 3-4 2024 Rib and Rock N' Roll Festival at Indian River Fairgrounds-more details to come
February 3-4 2024 Rib and Rock N' Roll Festival at Indian River Fairgrounds-more details to come
March 2024 Spring Festival at Ryckman Park, Melbourne Beach
April 2024 GardenFest at Riverview Park, Sebastian
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.
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.
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6 booths participating
Ray Ray's Rainbow Shoppe
Wolf Mountain Gear
And 4 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 20 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
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an outdoor event under a pavilion with some spots to put 5 tents.
Will electricity be available?
yes upon request
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.
