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 online marketplace.
We will host about 30 booths at the 4th annual event. This year is going to be slightly different, the fair is going to be virtual. Date: August 15th Time: 10.00am – 3.00 pm This event is brought to you by Mamai Art Gallery, 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 or Oprah Winfrey 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. BUSINESS CATEGORIES At signup, please let us know which category your business falls in. Below is a list to choose from and number of spots. Please visit https://www.mamaiartgallery.org/virtual-childrens-fair to find out how many spots have been filled already in each category
Food and Beverage Arts and Crafts Fashion and Beauty Social Arts Science and Technology
Participation fee per booth of $25
BUSINESS COMPETITION (Updated this section since we have fewer participants this year due to the pandemic)
All entries will be automatically entered in the business competition, and booths will be judged on the criteria below, most original business idea, highest business potential, and best presentation.
Four (4) winners will be chosen and awarded cash prizes of $100 which is to be split among the business owners of the business has more than one owner.
One of the Four winners will be selected as the overall and will get an extra $100.
Overall winner=$200
Most original business idea=$100 Highest Business Potential =$100 Best Presentation=$100
Mentors will be a signed to any of the main top 4 winners that are interested in furthering their business idea/venture beyond the one-day open market.
All participants will get non cash recognition for the effort.
Please scroll down for FAQ or contact us at the form at the bottom of the page. We look forward to seeing you.
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We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
The Waltham Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurial skills. And is he largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
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.
Can I still apply if I have no idea how to sell my product online?
Yes you may and after you apply, reach out to u, the Waltham Children's Business Fair organizer and we will guide you through the whole process. 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 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 online event with 50 booths this year as a move to keep our kids and the community safe. More details will be provided soon.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, we are able to provide electricity to the booths that request it. 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.
How did the Children’s Business Fairs 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, the fairs have spread out all over North America and other parts of the world.
In Waltham, the fair was started Fiona Mamai director of Mamai Art Gallery, Inc. with 8 booths and 14 kid entrepreneurs in 2017 then 48 booths and 73 entrepreneurs in 2018. For 2019, we had 64 booth applications 110 entrepreneurs and 750 attendees.
How can one pay the registeration? After filling out the registration form, you will be directed to the PayPal link. However if you don't have PayPal, you may send check to, Mamai Art Gallery, 76A Charlesbank Way, Waltham, MA. 02453 or CashApp 781-325-5053 Remember to Include child's name on any of the payment methods
The Acton Children's Business Fair does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin and admits and gives all hosts and participants access to the same rights, privileges, programs and activities.
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