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📣 We’re incredibly grateful to the businesses that believe in this event, in our youth, and in the future of Galt. It’s an honor to bring opportunities like this to our community—and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of these amazing local partners. Small businesses are the heartbeat of Galt, and time and time again, it’s the same generous companies that step up to sponsor and support. Let’s return the favor—shop local, show up, and support the businesses that keep our town thriving.

Galt Children's Makers Market

Saturday, May 3, 2025

9:00AM - 2:00PM

Becky Roenspie - Roenspie + Johnson Real Estate Real Estate Agent Galt, CA

628 C St, Galt, CA 95632, USA

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About the fair
🚨 BIG NEWS FOR 2025! 🚨
We’re expanding in a big way—this year, Roenspie + Johnson Real Estate is partnering with the Galt Saturday Market and the City of Galt to bring the Children’s Makers Market front and center on C Street!
That’s right, our local young entrepreneurs will now be part of the city’s official Saturday Market, giving them even more exposure to the community and a bigger stage to showcase their businesses. 🙌

🛠 MARKET WORKSHOP – March 30th, 2PM
📍 628 C Street, Galt
Open to all—whether you’ve signed up or not!
We’ll cover:
• Business mentorship
• Logo + video marketing help
• Sponsorship options
• Setup details & scheduling
• And everything your child needs to succeed on May 3rd

👩‍💼 What is the Children’s Makers Market?
A one-day marketplace where kids:
  • Launch their own business
  • Build a brand + create products/services
  • Learn real-world marketing
  • Sell to live customers
This event is proudly brought to you by Roenspie + Johnson Real Estate Group  & now partnering with the City of Galt, Galt Saturday Market, our generous local sponsors, donors and volunteers and with support from Acton Academy, Acton School of Business.
We believe entrepreneurs are the future and it starts right here in our Great American Little Town.

📅 Apply by April 11th
✅ Click the “Apply to the Fair” link to get started.
💰 $20 booth fee due 14 days before the event (Venmo or drop off at 628 C St).
🎨 Table, chair, and cloth provided—creativity encouraged!
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💵 Bring cash the day of the event
☔ Rain or shine—see you there!
📩 Sponsorship & scholarship opportunities available. If the booth fee is a barrier, please reach out—we’ll make it happen. No child should miss this opportunity.
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Michaela Johnson

🗓️ Started hosting in 2024

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90 booths participating

Squishy Bug Slime Co.

Weston’s Woodshop

And 88 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 kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.

How many businesses will you accept?


Apply as soon as possible

If you want to be apart of the fair, however do not have start-up cost to start your business.

Please reach out we have businesses willing to sponsor children.


Where should I begin? 


Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills. Never hesitate to reach out to our team for guidance.

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?  


We are thoughtfully reviewing business applications. Generally we would cap businesses at 2 alike, however this will be handled case by case. 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 an 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will be provided. Any business businesses requiring electricity, will need to plan to bring a generator or power source. Pop up tents are permitted. Each entrepreneur will need a sign for their business with logo, can be as simple as a poster board from dollar tree.

Will electricity be available?


No

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.

Roenspie + Johnson Real Estate will have a parent hangout location during the market.

What else to expect:

 
There will be anonymous community members judging each booth. The categories are Most Original Business Idea, Highest Business Potential, and Best Presentation / Creativity. The judging will also be separated by age groups. We will have prizes for the top booths. 

Hosts will decide final age categories once all applications are accepted. Age categories are subject to change up until fair date. 

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. 

Our incredible sponsors

Children's Business Fair

Acton Academy

Next Great Adventure

Roenspie + Johnson Real Estate Group

Frontier Performance Lubricants

Kaci Boyd Insurance

Western and Co

O’Sullivan Pump Co.

Ward Engineering LLC

National Fire Systems Inc.

Chandler Gross Group

Redline Builders

Galt Chamber

City of Galt

Capitol Neon

Backstitch Birdie

Rubacon

Old Sac Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Next Level Compliance

First Steps Dance Academy

Carson's Coating

Giddens Bros

Velvet Grill & Creamry