2nd Annual Children’s Business Fair – A Celebration of Young Entrepreneurs!
📅 Date:May 3, 2024 📍 Location:Orchard Church Children’s Center – Gym 39729 Avenida Acacias Murrieta Ca
Cost - $5 Donation paid in cash at check-in ( all proceeds will go towards the Kids for prizes )
🕗 Schedule:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Booth Setup
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Fair Open to Customers
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Cleanup
After the huge success of our first-ever Children’s Business Fair, we are thrilled to bring it back for a second year! Last year, we had an incredible time watching young entrepreneurs take their ideas from concept to reality, creating amazing products, delivering sales pitches, and learning valuable business skills. It was inspiring to see their creativity and confidence shine, and we can’t wait to do it all over again!
What to Expect:
The Children’s Business Fair gives kids the opportunity to: ✅ Develop a brand and business idea ✅ Create a product or service ✅ Build a marketing strategy ✅ Open for customers at a one-day marketplace ✅ Learn financial basics, including profit and loss (with parental guidance)
This event is a child-led experience, allowing young entrepreneurs to take ownership of their businesses while parents provide support as needed. It’s a fantastic way to encourage innovation, problem-solving, and leadership—all while having fun!
How to Participate – Registration Required
📢 All participants must register in advance! Secure your spot by signing up before May 1 , 2025. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
Booth Guidelines & Expectations
Booths should be self-managed by kids (parents can assist as needed but let the kids lead!).
Bring your own table and decorations to make your booth stand out.
No selling food items that require temperature control unless pre-approved.
Event Highlights:
🏆 Business Competition & Awards – Participants will compete for awards in categories such as:
Best Sales Pitch
Best Product
Best Booth Presentation
People’s Choice Award (voted on by the fair committee, made up of Trail Life members)
🎨 Business Ideas & Booth Examples:
Handmade crafts, pet toys, or baked goods
Art for sale or live painting demonstrations
Interactive activities (e.g., guessing games, candy jar challenges)
Services like pet sitting, lawn care, or handmade greeting cards
Live entertainment (music, comedy, talent acts)
Encouraging Community Attendance
Come shop and support our young business owners! Even if you’re not participating, we invite families and the local community to browse, buy, and encourage these amazing kids as they showcase their entrepreneurial skills.
New Location:
We are excited to host this year’s fair at Orchard Church Children’s Center in the Gym, providing an indoor space for an even better experience!
Proudly Sponsored By:
ROC Electrical, Action Children's Business Fairs, Action Academy, and Next Great Adventure.
Have Questions or Interested in Sponsorship?
Reach out to us at mmurillo@rocelectrical.net for more details!
We are so grateful for the opportunity to support and celebrate our young entrepreneurs once again! Seeing their excitement, determination, and innovation is what makes this event so special. Come join us for a day of creativity, learning, and fun at the 2nd Annual Children’s Business Fair!
Hi, I’m Marcus Murillo, a father of three and the proud owner of ROC Electrical, based in Murrieta, CA. As a business owner, I’ve experienced the blessings, rewards, and challenges of entrepreneurship firsthand. My goal is to inspire and equip young minds with the confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills needed to build something of their own.
I know firsthand how valuable it is to learn the ropes of business at a young age. When I started ROC Electrical, I faced challenges that taught me the importance of perseverance, problem-solving, and adaptability—skills I want to pass down to my children and others in our community. That’s why I host this fair—not only to bring this opportunity to local kids but also to lead and teach my son about the realities of business ownership.
As a leader in Trail Life Troop 1321, I believe that by supporting and encouraging young entrepreneurs, we’re helping shape the future business leaders and innovators of Murrieta and beyond. Whether your child already has a business idea or just wants to explore entrepreneurship, this fair is the perfect chance to gain hands-on experience, meet like-minded peers, and have fun learning valuable life skills.
I’m excited to see the young entrepreneurs of our community shine and showcase their talents. Join us for a day of innovation, learning, and fun as we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship!
Help monitor the event and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Judging Support (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
Assist the fair committee with distributing and collecting scorecards for awards like Best Booth, Best Product, and People’s Choice.
Cleanup Crew (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Help take down tables and chairs.
Ensure the venue is clean and tidy after the event.
Perks for Volunteers:
Community service hours (if needed).
Snacks and drinks provided.
A chance to support and inspire our community’s young entrepreneurs!
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact me directly at by email. Let me know which role you’d like to help with and your availability.
Thanks so much for considering—it means a lot to have your support!
Looking forward to hearing from you, Marcus Murillo - Mmurillo@rocelectrical.net Owner of ROC Electrical Organizer of the Acton Children’s Business Fair
Frequently Asked Questions – 2nd Annual Acton Children’s Business Fair
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs. As the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase and sell their very own products and services while learning valuable business skills.
What age group can participate?
Children ages 6-17 are welcome to participate.
Is there a cost to participate?
The event is sponsored, but there is a $5 reservation fee per business, which will be donated to Trail Life Troop 1321. These funds will go toward prizes and special talent fees for our child entertainers.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 36 businesses, so be sure to register early to secure a spot!
Where should I begin?
Start by visiting our resources page (link) to read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play business-building games to sharpen your skills.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Applications must be submitted online (link).
Each business must submit one application.
Groups of up to three children may apply together as one business.
Only one application per business is required, but it must include each participant’s details.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through important aspects of their business, including:
What product or service will you sell?
What price will you charge? What are your costs?
How will you cover startup costs? If someone helps fund you, how will you repay them?
How will you market and advertise before the fair?
How will you determine your business's success after the fair?
What if someone else has the same business idea?
Two cupcake businesses? No problem! In general, we allow market forces to play out. However, if a later applicant submits a similar idea, we will inform them so they can decide whether to adjust their offering.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be held indoors at Orchard Church Children’s Center – Gym.
Each business will need to provide their own set up such as 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs
Tablecloths will not be provided.
We cannot accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available? No, we are not able to provide electricity to booths. But will have some as needed for set up or for those approved needed for booth
Can parents help with booth setup?
Yes! Parents can help with setting up booths between 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, but once the fair begins at 9:00 AM, we encourage kids to run their businesses independently.
Are food and drinks provided? yes, attendees should bring their own snacks and drinks.there is a water filling station in the building and a fridge is available for seller to use during event
Can kids sell digital or pre-order services?
Yes! Some kids may want to sell art commissions, photography services, or future pet-sitting/lawn care services. These transactions are allowed but should be handled with parental assistance to ensure smooth payment and fulfillment.
Are there restrictions on what can be sold?
Yes, for the safety and integrity of the event, the following items are prohibited: 🚫 Weapons (including toy weapons) 🚫 Violent or inappropriate content 🚫 MLM-style (multi-level marketing) businesses 🚫 Reselling commercial products (only handmade or original items allowed)
What are the rules?
This event is designed for children to gain experience selling a product or service.
Parents should not sell or promote their child’s products/services—this will result in disqualification from the competition.
Younger children may have parents present, but the child should be responsible for setup, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help with the application, but children should complete as much of it as possible on their own.
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
The fair was created by Jeff and Laura Sandefer in 2007 in Austin, Texas, when a few families wanted to spark entrepreneurship and curiosity in their children. The first fair featured seven entrepreneurs and 25 attendees. Today, the Acton Children’s Business Fair has grown to over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees in Austin and has inspired similar fairs across the country.
The Acton Children's Business Fair does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin and admits and gives all hosts and participants access to the same rights, privileges, programs and activities.
