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Creative Cove Kids Market
Sunday, December 8, 2024
12:00PM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
ππ Creative Cove Kids Market ππ
Are your kids bursting with creativity and holiday spirit? π Do they dream of running their own business? ποΈ Well, we've got an exciting opportunity just for them!
π December 2024 (TBC) Applications open October 2024
π Fisherman's Cove inside the Heritage Centre
πͺ Our market will be bursting with festive cheer, perfect for the holiday season! π π
π§π¦ We're looking for young entrepreneurs aged 5-15 to showcase their talents and creativity at our Children's Christmas Market Fair. Whether it's handcrafted gifts, delicious treats, or any unique creation, we want to see it!
πͺ **Vendor Details**:
- π Tables and chairs provided
- π Bring your own props and linens to decorate your booth
- π£ Limited vendor spots available, Applications will open in October 2024.
Ready to make your child's entrepreneurial dreams come true? π Apply NOW!
Let's make this holiday season unforgettable together!
Are your kids bursting with creativity and holiday spirit? π Do they dream of running their own business? ποΈ Well, we've got an exciting opportunity just for them!
π December 2024 (TBC) Applications open October 2024
π Fisherman's Cove inside the Heritage Centre
πͺ Our market will be bursting with festive cheer, perfect for the holiday season! π π
π§π¦ We're looking for young entrepreneurs aged 5-15 to showcase their talents and creativity at our Children's Christmas Market Fair. Whether it's handcrafted gifts, delicious treats, or any unique creation, we want to see it!
πͺ **Vendor Details**:
- π Tables and chairs provided
- π Bring your own props and linens to decorate your booth
- π£ Limited vendor spots available, Applications will open in October 2024.
Ready to make your child's entrepreneurial dreams come true? π Apply NOW!
Let's make this holiday season unforgettable together!
β¨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.β¨ If you would like to sponsor a child's booth, please use our contact form or email Stacy at hello@thegoodanchor.ca for more information!
Hosted by
Stacy LaPierre
ποΈ Started hosting in 2023
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π Has hosted 2 fairs
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way! Being shop owners at Fisherman's cove and having some pretty amazing kiddos ourselves, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to inspire the future Mini Makers of Nova Scotia!
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Childrenβs Business Fair?
The Acton Childrenβs 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 Childrenβs 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 25 businesses.
We will accept up to 25 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 childβs information. No more than 3 participants per business.
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each childβs 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:
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 an indoor event with tables. Each business will be given a 6-foot table, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be an indoor event with tables. Each business will be given a 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.
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 childβs product or service, their childβs 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 childβs product or service, their childβs 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 Childrenβs 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 Childrenβs 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 Childrenβs 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.
