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Applications will be closed October 1st
Rexburg Children's Business Fair
Saturday, October 5, 2024
11:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy and the Acton School of Business, who 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.
Accepting entrepreneurs ages 5-17. There is a $5 booth fee to help cover venue costs. You must provide all booth materials including a table.
This event will be outside. We will have the fair if there's light rain or wind. We may, last minute, move it to a later time on Saturday or to Monday, October 7th if it's too rainy or windy on Saturday.
Accepting entrepreneurs ages 5-17. There is a $5 booth fee to help cover venue costs. You must provide all booth materials including a table.
This event will be outside. We will have the fair if there's light rain or wind. We may, last minute, move it to a later time on Saturday or to Monday, October 7th if it's too rainy or windy on Saturday.
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We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
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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.
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. 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?
Business owners are responsible to bring any and all materials. This includes a maximum of 1 table and 3 chairs per booth. Parents are welcome to bring their own chairs and sit behind or near their child(ren).
Please do not bring a table longer than 8 feet or a canopy tent larger than 10'x10' unless you plan to share the canopy space with other booths.
As of right now we have no booth spots with access to electricity available. This may change.
We do our very best to place siblings with separate booths next to one another but as you can imagine set up time is hectic and spots fill up quickly. We recommend allowing at least 45-30 minutes for setting up.
There is no access to electricity for this fair. We will not allow generators.
Please do not bring a table longer than 8 feet or a canopy tent larger than 10'x10' unless you plan to share the canopy space with other booths.
As of right now we have no booth spots with access to electricity available. This may change.
We do our very best to place siblings with separate booths next to one another but as you can imagine set up time is hectic and spots fill up quickly. We recommend allowing at least 45-30 minutes for setting up.
There is no access to electricity for this fair. We will not allow generators.
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.
A $5 booth fee is due the day you receive your acceptance email. After 24 hours your registration will be cancelled. You may reapply.
A $5 booth fee is due the day you receive your acceptance email. After 24 hours your registration will be cancelled. You may reapply.
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.
