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We are on the lookout for young entrepreneurs who have a product or service to sell. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to showcase their creativity and business skills. Additionally, we invite attendees who are eager to support and encourage youth entrepreneurship. Come join us and be part of this inspiring event, where our young business minds will shine!
Our Youth Matter Children's Business Fair Oakland, California
Saturday, August 2, 2025
12:00PM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
Hey Kids! Are you ready to turn your creative ideas into amazing products and share them with the world? Join us at the Children's Business Fair, where you'll have the chance to be an entrepreneur for a day! This is your opportunity to create, sell, and showcase your very own products to family, friends, and the community.
Whether you love baking, crafting, designing, or inventing, there's a place for you at the fair. Imagine setting up your own booth, decorating it just the way you like, and watching customers line up to see what you've made. You'll learn how to handle money, talk to customers, and even make a profit! It's a fun and exciting way to discover what it takes to run a business and bring your ideas to life.
So gather up your creations, bring your big dreams, and join us for an unforgettable day of fun and learning at the Children's Business Fair. We can't wait to see what you come up with now and get ready to be a young entrepreneur!
Children Business Fair Age Limit: 6 - 15 years old
Event Timing: August 2, 2025
Event Address: Rainbow Recreation Center 5800 International Blvd. Oakland, CA
*Registration is $25 and includes:
- 6-foot table, 2 chairs, and a
- 10x10 space The event is held outside
- Free Marketing & Adverting
- Social Media post to share with supporters and promote on our social media outlet
Limited Space: Your spot is not reserved until payment is received.
Disclaimer: Parents, this is a children's business fair. While you can help with the setup, please allow your child to do most of the work, such as assisting customers, selling products, and collecting money.
Event Contact: Itonya with Our Youth Matter (510) 473- 7696 call or text or Email
*Limited number of Sponsorships are available if you do not have the $25 registration fee.
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Hi, my name is Itonya, and I’m the founder of Our Youth Matter, a nonprofit organization that has proudly served the community for the past 18 years. Our mission is to uplift and empower young people through meaningful outreach and engagement. Throughout the year, we host a variety of events focused on education, leadership, and community connection, from school supply giveaways to toy giveaways and Egg hunt activities.
We would love to showcase your child’s business at one of our upcoming events! At Our Youth Matter, we believe every young person deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired to succeed.
14 booths participating
Fresh off the Plane
Day Dreams
And 12 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Our Youth Matter/ 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 25 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.
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 indoors and outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a 10x10 booth space with an 6-foot table, 2 chairs (You are welcome to bring additional tables, or display items). We will provide tent or canopy for booths outside.
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.
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.
