Evergreen Children's Business Fair
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
The Evergreen Acton Children's Business Fair will be presented by
Kumon of Evergreen-West and Kumon of Berryessa-Piedmont. Other sponsors are greatly welcomed.
Evergreen Village Square
Saturday September 19, 2026 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
We will host this opportunity for children to launch their own startup businesses! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Application Process:
Kumon of Evergreen-West and Kumon of Berryessa-Piedmont. Other sponsors are greatly welcomed.
Evergreen Village Square
Saturday September 19, 2026 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
We will host this opportunity for children to launch their own startup businesses! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Application Process:
- Refer to our FAQ tab and read over the rules and guidelines.
- Please submit only ONE application per business. There should be no more than 3 participants per business.
- Business products and/or services should be made by the participants themselves.
- We cannot accept homemade food businesses such as baked goods or refreshments due to the County of Santa Clara regulations surrounding food operations.
- We will thoroughly review all applications and selected businesses will be notified through email.
- Businesses will need to pay a $50 non-refundable participation fee to confirm their participation in the fair.
Kumon of Evergreen-West, Kumon of Berryessa-Piedmont, Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers sponsor this event. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
Where should I begin?
Please review all rules before submitting an application. Applications can be filled out on the main home page.
Please review all rules before submitting an application. Applications can be filled out on the main home page.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
- Applications 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.
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How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an outdoor event. Each business will be given- A booth will be provided for the first 28 approved applicants
- A 6 ft table
- 1-2 chairs
Please Note:
- *Booths will be provided for the first 28 approved applicants
- Tablecloths will not be provided.
- Electricity will not be provided.
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 costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise 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?
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.
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.
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 setting up customer interaction, and sales.
- Parents may help their children fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
