Renton Children's Business Fair
Up to 36 businesses
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36 booths participating
Janae's Jewelry
Magical Bird
And 34 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.
What is the eligible ages for the Children’s Business Fair?
7-17 years old.
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 is the cost?
The cost to participate in the fair is $15, which will be collected before the fair to reserve a 6’ vendor space upon acceptance. If the participant doesn't reserve it by the deadline, the spot will be open to another candidate.
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?
The fair will be an indoor event. Each business will need to bring their own tables, displays, chairs and any decorations. We have limited space to accommodate businesses requiring electricity, please let us know if your business needs it.
Can I sell food?
Yes, as long as you have a food handling permit required by the state of Washington.
Will electricity be available?
We might have limited space to accommodate businesses requiring electricity, please let us know if your business needs it.
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.
