Blairsville Children's Business Fair
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Discover the Exciting Opportunity for Kids to Launch Their Own Startup!
At the Blairsville Children’s Business Fair, young entrepreneurs will have the chance to bring their business ideas to life. From developing a brand and creating a product or service to building a marketing plan and selling to real customers — kids will experience the full journey of launching a business, all in one inspiring day.
We’re thrilled to host multiple booths at this year’s fair, made possible by our exclusive use of the Union County Farmers Market for the morning. Please note: Any booth selling baked goods or homemade food items must comply with Georgia’s Cottage Food Laws.
This special event is proudly sponsored by Acton Academy Blairsville, the Union County Farmers Market, Hangar One Investors, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. Together, we believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether well-known or unsung, entrepreneurs across the country are the ones who innovate, create jobs, and strengthen communities through their hard work and sacrifice. We can’t wait to see the next generation of leaders rise at the Blairsville Children’s Business Fair!
Hosted by
McKenzie Payne
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
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36 booths participating
Kat’z Creations
Cosmic Cowgirls
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.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 30 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 hot chocolate 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. Businesses will need to supply their own tables. We do not provide tenting, table cloths or anything else. You must provide everything needed for your display.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, some booths will have electricity. Please indicate on your application if you need electricity so that your booth can be placed near an outlet if necessary.
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.
