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Acton Children's Business Fair Venice Beach, CA
Saturday, October 26, 2019
10:00AM - 12:30PM
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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 36 booths at the 5th annual Acton Academy Venice Beach Children's Business Fair on Oct 26, 2019 from 10 am – 12:30 pm.
This event is 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.
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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.
36 booths participating
Shining Lotion
Lemoncookie
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 kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
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 36 businesses.
What are the prize categories?
Prizes will be awarded in these age groups:
6-8
9-11
12-14
15-17
We will accept up to 36 businesses.
What are the prize categories?
Prizes will be awarded in these age groups:
6-8
9-11
12-14
15-17
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
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?
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.
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:
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 if we get too many of the same business or very similar ideas, we will give the later applicant the time to come up with another idea.
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though if we get too many of the same business or very similar ideas, we will give the later applicant the time to come up with another idea.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be held inside the Acton Academy Venice Beach auditorium. Each business will be given a table and up to 3 chairs.
The fair will be held inside the Acton Academy Venice Beach auditorium. Each business will be given a table and up to 3 chairs.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, electricity can be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please notify us of your need for electricity and bring your own extension cord.
How much does it cost to apply?
If your application/business is accepted to the business fair, there is a $10 booth fee payable the morning of the event.
Yes, electricity can be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please notify us of your need for electricity and bring your own extension cord.
How much does it cost to apply?
If your application/business is accepted to the business fair, there is a $10 booth fee payable the morning of the event.
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.
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.
If you are selling any edible items, all items must be individually and fully wrapped before arriving at the fair. There can be no handling of edible items at the fair.
If you are selling any edible items, all items must be individually and fully wrapped before arriving at the fair. There can be no handling of edible items at the fair.
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.
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.
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