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Yay! SPRING FAIR! Kids, What are you going to SELL?
Children's Business Fair Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
Apply to the fair
About the fair
Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then are open for customers a one-day marketplace.
Local kid-preneurs in action. It’s their opportunity to launch their own startup on the island and it’s your opportunity to support them!
Local kid-preneurs in action. It’s their opportunity to launch their own startup on the island and it’s your opportunity to support them!
You will find us at the Mike Chappell Park next to the BEN WINGROVE CB SKATEPARK in Carolina Beach. We are partnered with the CB Grand Pris & Skate Jam.
Kids ages 6-14, can participate. BOOTH set-up starts at 12:30. FAIR STARTS at 1pm. $5 booth fee.
We can’t wait to see your booths! Shoppers of all ages welcomed. Tell all your neighbors! Read the FAQ’s for more info. And we will update it as we go along.
Kids ages 6-14, can participate. BOOTH set-up starts at 12:30. FAIR STARTS at 1pm. $5 booth fee.
We can’t wait to see your booths! Shoppers of all ages welcomed. Tell all your neighbors! Read the FAQ’s for more info. And we will update it as we go along.
Hosted by
Flint Wingrove
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
We can’t wait to bring the island another awesome fair. The kids are in charge! Let’s celebrate their entrepreneurship! See you at the Fair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Children’s Business Fair?
A one-day marketplace helping kids discover their inner entrepreneur!
A one-day marketplace helping kids discover their inner entrepreneur!
What do I bring?
A table.
A canopy tent is great (most kids bring tents, but it is not mandatory).
Bring the things you are selling.
Make sure to LABEL the pricing.
Have money to make change.
A sign with the name of your business.
Our booth spots limited?
Yes. We will take up to 75 businesses.
How much does it cost to participate?
Every business has expenses and start-up costs, including a location fee. We will however be donating some of your $5 to the Ben Wingrove Skatepark via the Friends of Carolina Beach Parks and Greenway https://www.friendsofcbparksandgreenways.org/skatepark
Can I dress up my table, tent and booth area more than described above?
Yes.
Does it have to be a shop or can I promote a service?
You can have a table at the fair that doesn’t sell anything but does promote your off-site business (like dog-washing, baby-sitting, lawn mowing, etc). Still make a sign and have a great table. Have something to give away and engage with shoppers, like flyers and business cards.
Doe everything have to be handmade at my table?
No! You can price, display and re-sell your toys, trading cards, shoes, etc.
Do I have to be there at 12:30 pm if it starts at 1pm? You CAN start setting up your canopy tent/table in the hour before the event. Start with meeting us for on-site registration, fee collection, and booth placements starting at 1. Can you start later? Yes, but your table should absolutely be ready for business by 1pm.
Can I sell past 3pm?
Yes. Our fair is officially a two-hour event. You are welcome to stay at your table until the entire Skate event ends unless you are asked to leave by the Skate officials or are blocking traffic and need to move.
Should my stand be very professional? Or is it ok to be handmade?
It can look exactly as you like, but we do want to see what YOU put together. All handmade, handwritten signs or nicely printed out materials- both are OK. It is your business, think about what will be clear and attractive to your shoppers. This is not a booth for your parents to decorate and showcase their talents. Show us what you can do and be proud of it!
Is it inside or outdoors?
Outside! A pop-up canopy tent is going to be key to keeping you and your customers comfortable.
Is there a rain date?
No. Hope for good weather.
A table.
A canopy tent is great (most kids bring tents, but it is not mandatory).
Bring the things you are selling.
Make sure to LABEL the pricing.
Have money to make change.
A sign with the name of your business.
Our booth spots limited?
Yes. We will take up to 75 businesses.
How much does it cost to participate?
Every business has expenses and start-up costs, including a location fee. We will however be donating some of your $5 to the Ben Wingrove Skatepark via the Friends of Carolina Beach Parks and Greenway https://www.friendsofcbparksandgreenways.org/skatepark
Can I dress up my table, tent and booth area more than described above?
Yes.
Does it have to be a shop or can I promote a service?
You can have a table at the fair that doesn’t sell anything but does promote your off-site business (like dog-washing, baby-sitting, lawn mowing, etc). Still make a sign and have a great table. Have something to give away and engage with shoppers, like flyers and business cards.
Doe everything have to be handmade at my table?
No! You can price, display and re-sell your toys, trading cards, shoes, etc.
Do I have to be there at 12:30 pm if it starts at 1pm? You CAN start setting up your canopy tent/table in the hour before the event. Start with meeting us for on-site registration, fee collection, and booth placements starting at 1. Can you start later? Yes, but your table should absolutely be ready for business by 1pm.
Can I sell past 3pm?
Yes. Our fair is officially a two-hour event. You are welcome to stay at your table until the entire Skate event ends unless you are asked to leave by the Skate officials or are blocking traffic and need to move.
Should my stand be very professional? Or is it ok to be handmade?
It can look exactly as you like, but we do want to see what YOU put together. All handmade, handwritten signs or nicely printed out materials- both are OK. It is your business, think about what will be clear and attractive to your shoppers. This is not a booth for your parents to decorate and showcase their talents. Show us what you can do and be proud of it!
Is it inside or outdoors?
Outside! A pop-up canopy tent is going to be key to keeping you and your customers comfortable.
Is there a rain date?
No. Hope for good weather.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Apply here via the website. 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.
Apply here via the website. 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! Let market forces play out.
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem! Let market forces play out.
Will electricity be available?
Nope.
Nope.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. Older or younger siblings, unregistered friends, parents or grandparents should absolutely not assist at the booth or interact with customers.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. Older or younger siblings, unregistered friends, parents or grandparents should absolutely not assist at the booth or interact with customers.
Parents of younger kids may sit in the booth, but the children themselves 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.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
