Acton Children's Business Fair West Palm Beach, Florida
Saturday, December 7, 2024
5:00PM - 9:00PM
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About the fair
Join Us for the Ultimate Kids' Startup Experience!
We are excited to invite you to our annual event where children get the unique opportunity to launch their very own startup business! This one-day marketplace allows young entrepreneurs to take the lead in developing their brand, creating a hand-crafted product or service, and building a marketing strategy. It’s a fantastic chance for kids to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
This year, we will host a maximum of 30 booths on December 7 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at 3950 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405. The event will be held during the December Art Walk at The Peach WBP.
Our event is proudly sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and supported by generous donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Please note that this event is designed to be child-led. All products or services must be hand-crafted by the children; reselling pre-made items is not permitted.
To participate, applicants must apply with Acton Academy via the link above AS WELL AS register with The Peach: please select 'vendor artist' here: https://thepeachwpb.com/vendors.html. Each vendor is required to have a tent and table. Two vendors may share a tent, but each must register separately and pay the registration fee. Set-up and breakdown details will follow.
Don’t miss this chance to see young innovators in action and support their entrepreneurial journey!
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We are a local homeschooling group that values inclusivity, diversity, and a progressive approach to education. We are excited to team up with The Peach to host this event and open it to our community friends. This collaboration provides a wonderful platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and business skills.
26 booths participating
Beauty in Beads
Sparkled By Azi
And 24 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 30 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.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business is required to supply their own table and tent.
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.
