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Detroit Youth!! It's Time for the Children's Business Fair!
W.I.S.E. Children's Business Fair Detroit, Michigan
Saturday, June 22, 2024
11:00AM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of young entrepreneurship at the W.I.S.E. Children's Business Fair, coming to Yates Park in the heart of Detroit! 🌟
Hosted by W.I.S.E. Partnership and proudly sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of their donors and volunteers, this outdoor extravaganza promises a day filled with innovation, creativity, and inspiration.
Imagine a bustling marketplace where young minds are at the helm, ready to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and launch their very own startup businesses. At the W.I.S.E. Children's Business Fair, kids are empowered to develop a brand, create a product or service, craft a marketing strategy, and then open for business to eager customers.
With at least 40 vibrant booths lining the grounds of Yates Park, this annual event is set to dazzle attendees with a diverse array of offerings. From handmade crafts to innovative services, there's something for everyone to discover and support.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22, 2024, and join us from 11 am to 5 pm for a day of excitement, community, and entrepreneurial spirit. Located at 1945 Atkinson Detroit @ Gordon Park provides the perfect backdrop for our young entrepreneurs to shine.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to witness the next generation of business leaders in action! Whether you're a proud parent, a supporter of youth empowerment, or simply curious to see what these budding entrepreneurs have to offer, we invite you to join us for a day of fun and inspiration at the W.I.S.E. Children's Business Fair.
Hosted by
Barbara Kellom
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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Hi! I’m Ms. Kellom, Executive Director of W.I.S.E. Partnership. I’m so excited to announce W.I.S.E. will be hosting this year’s 2025 Children’s Business Fair in Detroit! Join the youth creating handmade jewelry, delicious baked goods, cool custom T-shirts, and more! I can’t wait to see you.
Your passion—e.g., designing, building, baking, crafting—gives you a chance to turn your ideas into something real and inspire others to follow their dreams, too!
Detroiters will be stopping by your booth, to check out your unique creations! See you there! 🎉
1 booth participating
Marion’s soaps
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 40 businesses.
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. Click here to apply.
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 an outdoor event. Each business will be given a section large enough for an 8-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Children vendors will need to provide their own tables, covering, and chairs. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
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.
Applicants must be between the ages of 6 - 14 on or before the APPLICATION OPEN date. Parents of younger children (ages 6-11) 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.
