Heartsong Learning Center Children's Business Fair
Saturday, June 22, 2024
2:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
Welcome to the 1st Annual Heartsong Children's Business Fair, where creativity, innovation, and community spirit come together in a celebration of young entrepreneurs!
This 2-hour extravaganza is hosted by the Heartsong Learning Center, a nature-based free learning center. This event offers children a unique opportunity to unleash their creative and entrepreneurial spirit and launch their very own fair booth.
Imagine a bustling field adorned with vibrant booths, each one bursting with unique offerings created by our talented young participants. At our fair, kids are not just attendees; they are the creators of their own enterprises, ready to market and sell their innovative products, crafts, and talents to the community.
Join us on June 22, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, at 5685 Sand Road, Bellingham, WA, as we transform our learning center into a bustling hub of creativity and innovation. With lively booths from a myriad of learning centers, each brimming with unique offerings, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
This event is made possible by the generous support of Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and our dedicated donors and volunteers. Together, we believe in empowering young entrepreneurs and recognizing them as visionaires for the next generation.
Please join us in supporting these children as they discover their innate gifts and discover ways to share them with the world. We can't wait to see you there!
Warm regards,
The Heartsong Learing Center
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Joshua Hale
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Welcome to the Heartsong Children's Business Fair in Beautiful Bellingham, WA
Now Accepting Applications
The Heartsong Children's Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs by developing a brand, creating a product or service, building a marketing strategy, and opening for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We will host booths at the Heartsong Children's Business Fair at 5685 Sand Road, Bellingham, WA, on June 22, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We believe that principled entrepreneurs are visionaries for the next generation. By participating, children will learn valuable skills in business, responsibility, and teamwork.
Purpose of the Fair
The fair provides a platform for children to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit, develop a brand, create a product or service, and experience the excitement of running their own business. It aims to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in children, encouraging them to explore their interests and talents.
Getting Started
Start with our resources page to read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
Application Details
- Submit one application for each business online.
- Group applications are allowed with a maximum of three participants per business.
- The application includes questions to help kids plan their product, pricing, startup costs, marketing strategy, and success metrics.
Fair Setup
The fair will be an outdoor event. Each business will be provided with a booth featuring an 8-foot table (shared with another business), full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. No electricity will be provided.
Rules
- Children must be the primary operators of their businesses.
- Parents may assist younger children but should not sell or promote products.
- If parents are found doing so, the child's business will be disqualified.
History
The Acton Children’s Business Fair was started by Jeff and Laura Sandefer in Austin, Texas, in 2007. Initially featuring seven entrepreneurs and 25 attendees, it has grown to over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees.
Volunteer Help Needed
- Booth Setup and Takedown: Assist with setting up and dismantling booths.
- Event Supervision: Ensure rules are followed and provide assistance.
- Marketing Support: Help publicize the event.
- Application Review: Assist in reviewing applications.
- Logistics Coordination: Manage booth assignments and supplies.
- Customer Interaction: Support children in customer interactions and sales.
6 booths participating
Rainbow Loom
Swatch Cosmetics
And 4 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Heartsong Children's Business Fair?
This 2-hour extravaganza is hosted by the Heartsong Learning Center, a nature-based free learning center. This event offers children a unique opportunity to unleash their creative and entrepreneurial spirit and launch their very own fair booth.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 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?
Applications must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business/learning center. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information.
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 outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths 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.
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 setup, 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.
