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For safety reasons, we have decided to cancel this year's Business Fair. We will be in touch with all the vendors with more information.
Acton Children's Business Fair Fairfax, VA
Monday, August 22, 2022
1:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
CORONAVIRUS ALERT
Due to the current pandemic and the economic impacts it has had, we will not have an event in 2021.
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Are you interested in being a vendor?
Do you want to start your very own business?
Do you have a business and want a forum to market your products or services?
You have come to the right place!
The 2020 Fairfax Children's Business Fair will be hosting an INDOOR marketplace with up to 60 plus vendors on August 22nd from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA. This is almost triple of what we did last year (scroll down to learn more about last year's event)
For only $25.00, you will be provided with two chairs and a table and most importantly a space to promote your business with 60 plus vendor peers (ages 6-16) at a central point in Fairfax, VA.
So what are you waiting for, develop your brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Are you interested in being a vendor?
Do you want to start your very own business?
Do you have a business and want a forum to market your products or services?
You have come to the right place!
The 2020 Fairfax Children's Business Fair will be hosting an INDOOR marketplace with up to 60 plus vendors on August 22nd from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA. This is almost triple of what we did last year (scroll down to learn more about last year's event)
For only $25.00, you will be provided with two chairs and a table and most importantly a space to promote your business with 60 plus vendor peers (ages 6-16) at a central point in Fairfax, VA.
So what are you waiting for, develop your brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
Still not convinced, here are some reaction to last year's fair:
"We have done a few children's business fairs and this Fairfax was definitely a great experience!"
"The organizers did a fantastic job, the weather was great, and the kids made money! We would love to participate again next year!"
"Yes, it was a lot of fun!"
"It exceeded our expectations. The kids enjoyed themselves, learned a lot in the process. The event was well-organized!"
More about last year's fair:
In 2019 we hosted 25 booths at the first annual event At Fairfax Estates Tennis and Pool at 5601 Snowy Owl Drive, Fairfax, Va on August 24, 2019. You can check out the pictures from our event at our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/kidsbusinessfairfairfax/. Also take a moment to like us on Instagram - kidsbusfair and Twitter - @kidsbusfair.
The event was sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors like She-EO, Allegra Marketing Print Mail, Marian Lozano Photography, Fairfax Club Estates, CCI Screenprinting, Inc, Georgetown Carpet and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Hosted by
Tony Gray
🗓️ Started hosting in 2019
🚀 Has hosted 2 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.
13 booths participating
ScienceKid
Inspired Works
And 11 others.
Frequently asked questions
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - We want to ensure our current vendors and our potential vendors that if we are not able to host the fair in August, you will be refunded or have the option to attend the fair later in the year (if we need to postpone it we will move it to the fall). Please reserve your spot now and take this time to work on your new business.
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 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 60 businesses.
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 unless otherwise approved by organizer.
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 and each vendor will be giving a 6 foot space and will be provided with a table and 2 chairs. We may be able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. Please e-mail organizer for more information.
Will electricity be available?
We will not be able to accomodate all vendors with electricity, but will do the best to accommodate those that absolutely need electricity. Be advised that electricity will limit where you may be placed the day of the event.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. Parents are highly discouraged from selling or promoting a child’s 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 (unless other arrangements have been made with the organizer).
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.
