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Heartland Academy Denver is a hybrid homeschool program inviting all young entrepreneurs, community members, & shoppers to join us for this 4ty
h Annual Event!
Hosted by
Adonia Hentrich
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
24 booths participating
Boujie Rebel, LLC
Kryo Kreations
And 22 others.
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Heartland Academy Denver is a hybrid homeschool program inviting all young entrepreneurs, community members, & shoppers to join us for this 4ty
h Annual Event!
Acton Children's Business Fair Denver, Colorado
Saturday, December 14, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Applications are closed
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids from 6-16 years old develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Heartland Academy Denver will host 25 booths at the 3rd annual event at the Colorado Family Church at 1371 N. Julian St. Denver, on Saturday, December 16, from 10:00AM-12:00PM. It is a $15 cost per business to cover tables and general expenses. This fee can be paid by venmo or cash on the day of the fair.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Hosted by
Adonia Hentrich
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 3 fairs
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
24 booths participating
Boujie Rebel, LLC
Kryo Kreations
And 22 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children 6-16 years old 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 25 businesses.
What does it cost for a table?
The cost is $15 for a table, and it can be paid with cash or by Venmo on the day of the fair at registration.
What does it cost for a table?
The cost is $15 for a table, and it can be paid with cash or by Venmo on the day of the fair at registration.
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 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 indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. Space is limited, so please make sure everything you have can fit on the 6 foot table. Table cloths will not be provided. If you need electricity, please contact us, we will try to provide it.
Will electricity be available?
Please contact us if you need electricity. We will try to make it available.
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.
