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For example, if we have 3 slime businesses, that category will close. You are welcome to participate with a different type of business if you original idea is already taken.
WPB Children's Business Fair
Thursday, January 30, 2020
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.
We will host the annual event at United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches on Saturday January 30th, 2021 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Children ages 6 -16 are welcome to participate. Cost is $15 per business and includes a 6 or 8-foot table and 2 chairs. The fair will be outdoors in the church parking lot. Tents are NOT provided. CDC COVID-19 health guidelines will be followed. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. We will accept up to 50 businesses.
We limit businesses to 3 of the same type per category. For example, if we have 3 slime businesses, that category will close. You are welcome to participate with a different type of business if you original idea is already taken.
We limit businesses to 3 of the same type per category. For example, if we have 3 slime businesses, that category will close. You are welcome to participate with a different type of business if you original idea is already taken.
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.
Questions? Contact Kate Marr, kate@umcpb.org
Questions? Contact Kate Marr, kate@umcpb.org
Hosted by
Kate Marr
🗓️ Started hosting in 2018
🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
This event is organized by the Children's Ministry of United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches. It is open to the public.
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 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.
How much does it cost to participate?
Cost is $15 per business. This fee must be paid in order for you to claim your spot. A refund will be given up to 2 weeks before the event if you are unable to participate.
How much does it cost to participate?
Cost is $15 per business. This fee must be paid in order for you to claim your spot. A refund will be given up to 2 weeks before the event if you are unable to participate.
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?
We limit businesses to 3 of the same type per category. For example, if we have 3 slime businesses, that category will close. You are welcome to participate with a different type of business if you original idea is already taken.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be outdoors. Each business will be provided with a 6 or 8-foot table and 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.
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.
