Dream Builders Children’s Business Fair
Up to 15 businesses
Currently accepting applications 🏁
Booth fee: $25
Apply for a booth RSVP as a shopperThe host reviews every application and replies by email.
We need volunteers and sponsors! If you are an entrepreneur that would like to inspire our young business owners or a parent please consider volunteering the day of the event and/or sponsoring this event! Please click the link to sign up here.
Tasia McWilliams
Hosted with Mariana McWilliams
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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13 booths participating
The Little Soap Lab
Lexi's Booth
And 11 others.
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 children in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
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 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.
Can I sell homemade food products?
Yes! Under Arizona’s Cottage Food Law, you can sell certain homemade food items — but you’ll need to have a valid food license first.
We encourage all our young entrepreneurs to follow these guidelines so everyone can enjoy a safe and fun market experience.
👉 Click here to learn more (https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/cottage-food-program/program-presentation.pdf) and apply for your cottage food license. (https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/cottage-food-program/index.php)
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 6-foot table, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
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.
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.
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