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Carrollwood Children's Business Fair
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
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About the fair
Welcome to the Carrollwood Children’s 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 and Carrollwood area.
This event is sponsored by the generous support of Carrollwood/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
✅ Identity verified
🎉 First-time host
18 booths participating
Noah's Nibbles
Niyah’s Boutique
And 16 others.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
How does it work?
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.
Is there a fee to participate?
A $25 vendor fee is required for each participant and will go directly toward covering event expenses.
A $25 vendor fee is required for each participant and will go directly toward covering event expenses.
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.
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 an outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be an outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a 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.
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.
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.
What advice do you have for parents?
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?”
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?”
