Acton Children's Business Fair NYC - Hosted by Synergy: An Acton Academy
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
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About the fair
Welcome to the opportunity for children (ages 6-14) to launch their very own startup business!
Participating kids will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day, indoor marketplace.
The fair will be located at 122 West 26th Street (Suite 700) on April, 5th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Space is limited and applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Synergy: An Acton Academy, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe entrepreneurs are role models and heroes who sacrifice to innovate, create jobs, and serve their communities.
Participating kids will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day, indoor marketplace.
The fair will be located at 122 West 26th Street (Suite 700) on April, 5th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Space is limited and applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, Synergy: An Acton Academy, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe entrepreneurs are role models and heroes who sacrifice to innovate, create jobs, and serve their communities.
Hosted by
Jacob Greebel
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, social workers, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
8 booths participating
Zuriland & Co.
D.O.T.'s
And 6 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market allows children to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept ~15 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?
An 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 an indoor event with tables/booths. Each business will be charged a booth fee of $40 to reserve their spot, and given a booth with a 4-6-foot table, and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths will not be provided. We are potentially able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity (advanced request required).
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 setting 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.
Prizes?
Cash prizes of $50 per category and age group (to be split among the business owners) will be presented at the conclusion of the fair.
Prizes?
Cash prizes of $50 per category and age group (to be split among the business owners) will be presented at the conclusion of the fair.
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.
