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Lydia Tay and Luna Yildiz are the proud entrepreneurs of Boba Trinkets which has participated in many CBFs over the years! We are super excited to bring this fair to Cupertino!
Lydia & Luna's Cupertino Children's Business Fair
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00AM - 2:30PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
Apply to the fair
About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own business!
Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Steve Jobs or Sara Blakely or they are one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities.
Hosted by
Serene Lee
🗓️ Started hosting in 2025
✅ Identity verified
🎉 First-time host
25 booths participating
Mini Golf
Layla's Jewelry & Ellie's Mini's & More
And 23 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 children 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 children 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 37 businesses.
We will accept up to 37 businesses.
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 2 participants per business. Children should be 6-16 years on the date of the fair.
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 2 participants per business. Children should be 6-16 years on the date of the fair.
Super Early Bird Registration prior to Sep 15, 2025 is $40 per business and will thereafter be $50 per business. Every business will receive a final email of being accepted (with a link for payment) or rejected (reasons for rejection) on a rolling basis but no later than Mar 31, 2026.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
What if someone else has the same business idea?
Two slime 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 slime 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 in the Cupertino High Quad. Each business will be given a booth with a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. Table cloths and tents will not be provided, but you are welcomed to bring your own as long as you do not infringe on the space of other booths. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be an outdoor event in the Cupertino High Quad. Each business will be given a booth with a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. Table cloths and tents will not be provided, but you are welcomed to bring your own as long as you do not infringe on the space of other booths. 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, service or experience (e.g. carnival games). All products and services should be created or delivered by the children themselves. Products should not be bought and resold as-is.
Due to permit and safety restrictions, businesses selling food and drinks will not be approved at this time.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product, service or experience (e.g. carnival games). All products and services should be created or delivered by the children themselves. Products should not be bought and resold as-is.
Due to permit and safety restrictions, businesses selling food and drinks will not be approved at this time.
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.
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.
