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3rd Annual Liberty County Children's Business Fair
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
The 3rd Annual Liberty County Children's Business Fair is a unique opportunity for Liberty County's savvy future business Kidpreneurs ages 5-17 to showcase their talents and launch their very own startup business.
All 50 vendors will automatically be entered into a competition that will be reviewed by a panel of judges.
All entrepreneurs will receive a certificate of Acknowledgement of Participation and a swag bag.
All 50 vendors will automatically be entered into a competition that will be reviewed by a panel of judges.
All entrepreneurs will receive a certificate of Acknowledgement of Participation and a swag bag.
Our youth are capable of far more than we can imagine. The future business entrepreneurs will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy and then open for customers at this one-of-a-kind, one-day marketplace. The future business entrepreneur is responsible for the setup, sales and interaction with customers, where they will have the opportunity to sell to real customers and make their own money. Parents are not allowed to sell to customers or promote their child's product at the event.
We will host up to 50 youth start-up businesses at the 3rd annual event on from 10am–2pm @ LCSS Performing Arts Center, 2140 East Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, Ga 31313. Each booth per business is $25. Deadline for all applications is October 8, 2024, or once 50 entrepreneurs are accepted.
Preliminary applications will be filled out on this site at https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/hinesville-georgia, and once accepted, you will be notified via email with the official application, booth fee acknowledgement and release form to be returned. Please see the FAQ section at the top of this page for official information.
Preliminary applications will be filled out on this site at https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/hinesville-georgia, and once accepted, you will be notified via email with the official application, booth fee acknowledgement and release form to be returned. Please see the FAQ section at the top of this page for official information.
This event is organized and hosted by Tila Walker owner of Sign Gypsies Hinesville. Sponsors include but not limited to Envy My Vacations Travel Agency, 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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Tila Walker
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Hi I’m Tila Walker and I am also a successful entrepreneur and the owner of Sign Gypsies Hinesville. I am passionate about teaching and empowering children to realize the value of their creative talents and learn the business aspects of creating, marketing and selling their work as an entrepreneur in a practical and fun way
Frequently asked questions
What is the Liberty County Children's Business Fair?
The Liberty County Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur skills. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses. I believe their vision aligns with the Liberty County Children’s Business Fair.
How many businesses will you accept?
- We will accept up to 50 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 an indoor event. Each business will be allowed to bring and set their decorations, tablecloths, backdrops. A 6ft table and 2 chairs will be provided. Some tables are 12 ft and connected and will be shared with another vendor. If you do have your table I would need to be advised of this so I can update the floor plan,
Will electricity be available?
- Unfortunately, electricity is very limited, and it will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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.
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.
