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Ariel's Dream Children's Business Fair - Raymore
Friday, April 24, 2026
4:00PM - 8:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own business!
Children 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 generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Steve Jobs or Sara Blakely 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.
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Lindsey Morales
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Lindsey is committed to empowering children and supporting entrepreneurship. Since 2009, she has successfully pursued various ventures and believes in the value of small businesses. Her vision is to create an inspiring environment that promotes creativity, fun, and learning for all.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children's Business Fair?
The founders of the 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.
The founders of the 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.
Ariel's Dream Foundation
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving children with entrepreneurial dreams the opportunity to learn, grow, and express their creativity. It was founded by Lindsey Morales in memory of her firstborn daughter, Ariel Grace. Lindsey believes that losing a child is like losing a dream; however, through this organization, Ariel's legacy continues by providing resources to help children reach their goals.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will ideally accept up to 25 businesses, but may have space for more.
We will ideally accept up to 25 businesses, but may have space for more.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
The 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 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 entrants 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 indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths may be provided if requested.
The fair will be an indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths may be provided if requested.
Will electricity be available?
Update: Due to the event being held in an indoor venue, we can provide electricity. Vendors are expected to bring extension cords if needed.
Update: Due to the event being held in an indoor venue, we can provide electricity. Vendors are expected to bring extension cords if needed.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
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 setting up, interacting with customers, and selling.
Parents may help their children fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible 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.
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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