Spreading Smiles Children's Business Fair Redmond, Washington
Up to 70 businesses
No electricity at booths
We do not provide electricity, although you are welcome to bring your own portable generator
Applications are closed
RSVP as a shopperWhere:
Bellevue Downtown Park
When:
July 8th, 2028 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Who's Eligible:
Children ages 6-16
Business Booth Fee: $20(upon approval)
The children are responsible for the setup, sales, and interacting with customers. Applicants are encouraged to spread this word and share with their friends and family.
- Please go ahead and apply to submit your application with the detailed information.
- Bring your own table, chair and tent and anything that you need besides your sale items and specific to your booth such as table cloth, displays, decorations etc.
- All kids will be provided with certificate and a snack goodie bag for the day.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
We will accept up to 60 businesses. No refunds, Limit to 3 Kids per booth.
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
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.
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?
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though we will let later entries know if awe applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will need to bring a table, full-cover tenting (max 10x10ft), and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths as needed and any or all marketing or decoration items like posters, banners etc. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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.
