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Tampa’s Young Entrepreneurs

Saturday, December 5, 2026

10:00AM - 2:00PM

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Tampa

FL, US

Currently accepting applications 🏁

Booth fee: $15

Apply for a booth RSVP as a shopper

The host reviews every application and replies by email.

About the fair
Welcome to the Young Entrepreneurs Business Fair, where kids run real businesses for a day.

This one day marketplace gives young entrepreneurs the opportunity to create their own products, build a brand, and sell to real customers in a fun and supportive environment. From handmade goods to creative services, each booth is fully designed and run by kids.

Our goal is to help children build confidence, think independently, and take pride in something they’ve created on their own.

Come support these young entrepreneurs, shop their unique creations, and enjoy an inspiring community event for families in the Tampa area.

This event is sponsored by the generous support of Tampa business owners and volunteers, who all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation. 
Hosted by

Mia Williams

🗓️ Started hosting in 2026

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2 booths participating

Aarohi candles

TherianLoveDesign

Frequently asked questions

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.

Young entrepreneurs submit an application and then begin to build a product or service. They plan their business at every level: product/service, marketing, accounting, cost of goods, pricing, and more.

Accepted applicants will sell their product or service to real customers from a booth at the fair.

A $15 vendor fee is required for each participant and will go directly toward covering event expenses.

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.

We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.

This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.

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.

Please remember to keep this about the children. Let them imagine, create, and problem solve. Your job is to maintain enthusiasm and provide encouragement.
Keep it simple. This is a children’s fair. Let the business plan, booth, and sales reflect your child at her/his best, not your best.
Let your child do the work. Let her make mistakes and learn from them. Let him problem solve and come up with his own solutions. Let her be messy! Let your child be the Chair of the Board, CEO, and owner of his/her ideas.
If your child gets stuck, return to the key question for her entrepreneurial journey: “What can I make with my own hands that others might enjoy?”

Our incredible sponsors

Children's Business Fair

Acton Academy

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