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Eastern Shore Children's Business Fair ~ Daphne, AL
Saturday, October 26, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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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. Last year's inaugural fair featured incredible artists, bakers, jewelry and crafts artisans, soap makers, and much more!
We will host 35 booths at the 2nd annual event on October 26th, 2019 at Centennial Park in Daphne from 10:00am to 1:00pm. There will be food, drinks, and fun for the whole family!
This event is sponsored by Soul Caffeine Coffee House, Acton Academy, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are role models for the next generation.
Hosted by
Lynne Holloway
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
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Lynne Holloway is a passionate advocate for creativity and entrepreneurship in young minds. With a background in early childhood education, community development, and public relations, Lynne is dedicated to empowering children to develop critical skills like problem-solving, creativity, and financial literacy. As the Executive Director of The Eastern Shore Children's Business Fair, she fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where young innovators can showcase their ideas, learn valuable skills, and gain confidence in their abilities. Her enthusiastic and encouraging approach ensures every participant feels celebrated for their hard work and ingenuity.
32 booths participating
Matier Mistletoe
The Rolling Pin
And 30 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Eastern Shore Children’s Business Fair?
The Eastern Shore Children's Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. As a part of the largest entrepreneurship events 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 32 businesses.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Applications 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?
- 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?
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 outdoor event with booths. Each entrepreneur will be responsible for bringing tables, chairs and supplies needed to set up his or her booth. Tents are encouraged, but not mandatory. Tents must be solid in color. No team logos or designs. Solid only. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not 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, the child’s business will be disqualified from the competition portion of the fair.
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.
Entrepreneurs must be ages 7-17 and be a resident of Baldwin County.
Entrepreneurs must be ages 7-17 and be a resident of Baldwin County.
How did the Eastern Shore Children’s Business Fair get started?
The Eastern Shore Children's Business Fair (ESCBF) was launched by Lynne Holloway and her daughter, Sara with inspiration and resources from the Acton Children's Business Fair.
When Sara approached her parents with an idea for her own business they encouraged her to research ways to develop and market her idea in her own community. Within a day Sara discovered Acton Children's Business Fairs, the largest entrepreneur events for kids in North America. After an application and interview process, the Holloways were given the green light to launch their own children's business fair, right here on the Eastern Shore! The first ESCBF was held in the fall of 2018 with over 40 young entreprenuers representing 25 businesses.
How can I become a sponsor?
The ESCBF is a not-for-profit event. If you want to empower young people with bright ideas, consider becoming a volunteer, a sponsor, or a donor. Sponsors can receive business advertising, social media shout-outs, and booths at the fair. Contact Lynne Holloway at EasternShoreCBF@gmail.com for more information.
When Sara approached her parents with an idea for her own business they encouraged her to research ways to develop and market her idea in her own community. Within a day Sara discovered Acton Children's Business Fairs, the largest entrepreneur events for kids in North America. After an application and interview process, the Holloways were given the green light to launch their own children's business fair, right here on the Eastern Shore! The first ESCBF was held in the fall of 2018 with over 40 young entreprenuers representing 25 businesses.
How can I become a sponsor?
The ESCBF is a not-for-profit event. If you want to empower young people with bright ideas, consider becoming a volunteer, a sponsor, or a donor. Sponsors can receive business advertising, social media shout-outs, and booths at the fair. Contact Lynne Holloway at EasternShoreCBF@gmail.com for more information.
