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Applications are due June 13th at 3pm!!!
Acton Children's Business Fair Fayetteville, GA
Saturday, July 13, 2019
4:00PM - 7:00PM
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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.
We will host up to 50 booths at this inaugural event held at 125 Commerce Drive, Suite H, Fayetteville, GA 30214, on July 13th from 4pm – 7pm.
There will be an Orientation and Information Session at the Fayette County Public Library on May 25th at the following times:
6-7 year-olds 10am-10:30am
8-10 year-olds 10:45am-11:15am
11-14 year olds 11:30am-12:00pm
There will be an Orientation and Information Session at the Fayette County Public Library on May 25th at the following times:
6-7 year-olds 10am-10:30am
8-10 year-olds 10:45am-11:15am
11-14 year olds 11:30am-12:00pm
This event is sponsored by Project XL Readiness Program, Inc., 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 Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, or if 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.
Hosted by
Melanie Holt
🗓️ Started hosting in 2019
🚀 Has hosted 5 fairs
To culminate our Future Forward camp program, and to culminate National Summer Learning Week, Project XL will be hosting a Children's Business Fair! Our students will go from high school graduation to successful entrepreneur in a span of two-weeks!
6 booths participating
Ausome Ice
Wrap Ya Wrist
And 4 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is Project XL Readiness Program, Inc?
Project XL is an educational non-profit in Fayetteville, Georgia. The program was founded by Special Education Teacher, Melanie Holt. In 2015, she was searching for a program that would prepare her son for Kindergarten. Nearby options had a narrow focus. Melanie Holt wanted her son to eXceL in Kindergarten, so she designed a curriculum that would expose him to the state-mandated Kindergarten standards, strengthen his deficits, and give him unique social experiences with boys his age! Today, that same little social group continues to meet each summer to explore the content for the upcoming grade level. Throughout the school year they continue to meet weekly during the school year to catch-up and work on S.T.E.A.M.-related projects together!
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
Jeff and Laura Sandefer along with a few other families wanted to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in their children. That led them to host the first Acton Children’s Business Fair in Austin, Texas, in 2007. In the induction year of the fair, there were seven entrepreneurs and over 20 attendees. Now, there are over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair is the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses and inspires them to discover their inner entrepreneur.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 50 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?
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 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?
- How much will each product/service cost you? What price will you charge for each product/service?
- How will you pay for your startup? 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?
The fair will be held indoors. Each business will be given booth space, table, and chairs. Any other items used to promote the business will be the responsibility of the participant.
Will electricity be available?
We are able to provide electricity to the booths.
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. Parents should take on the role as an observer! Enjoy watching your child interact with others. Take pictures, post your kidpreneuer on your Facebook page, but be in the moment and be amazed at the child you have!
