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We had a few cancellations so we opened up the applications for a few more days. Sign up fast! We look forward to seeing you at the Fair on the 16th!!!
Moon Valley Children's Business Fair
Saturday, November 16, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We are hosting 75 businesses at this inaugural event at Moon Valley Park on Saturday, November 16th from 10am – 1pm.
This event is organized by Mountain Sky PTO and sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, 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.
STEP 1: Invite your family and friends to support our little entrepreneuers by attending the fair. Forward this to at least 10 people asking them to support the kids.
STEP 1: Invite your family and friends to support our little entrepreneuers by attending the fair. Forward this to at least 10 people asking them to support the kids.
STEP 2: Please post about it and share it on your social media
STEP 3: Bring lots of $$$ for all the amazing products that will be sold by these young entrepreneurs. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find a young partner for your next start up!
The event will happen rain or shine, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Hosted by
Mark Stanley
🗓️ Started hosting in 2019
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
The Moon Valley CBF Committee is a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way. This event is organized and benefits the Mountain Sky PTO, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
68 booths participating
The Boston Bakery
Pumpkin Spice and a bath that’s nice!
And 66 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 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 75 businesses.
How much does it cost?
Cost is $20 per business and includes one 10' X 10' tent, 6 foot table and two chairs. You may pay through PayPal at application checkout. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations ten days prior to the event.
How much does it cost?
Cost is $20 per business and includes one 10' X 10' tent, 6 foot table and two chairs. You may pay through PayPal at application checkout. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations ten days prior to the event.
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?
- 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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 6-foot table, full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. 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, 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.
Do you need volunteers?
Yes! We can use all the volunteers we can get. Please go to our SignUp Genius page to register as a volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BAAA829A2FC1-moon
Do you need volunteers?
Yes! We can use all the volunteers we can get. Please go to our SignUp Genius page to register as a volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BAAA829A2FC1-moon
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.
