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Mamai Children's Business Fair, MI
Saturday, August 15, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the Opportunity for Children to Launch Their Very Own Business!
🎉 Calling All Young Entrepreneurs!
Join us at the Mamai Children’s Business Fair 2026— a one-day marketplace where kids launch their very own startups!
📍 New Name, New Location — Same Amazing Opportunity!
Formerly known as the Genesee County Children’s Business Fair, we’re excited to bring the fair to a broader audience under its new home and name: the Mamai Children’s Business Fair.
🗓️ Event Date: August 15th, 2026
📍 Location: Mamai Art Gallery, 315 E 11 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI. 48071
👧🏽👦🏼 Ages: 3-17
💼 Booths Available:$25 Limited spots — apply soon!
✨ At this empowering event, young entrepreneurs develop a brand, create a product or service, and open for customers in a real marketplace environment.
🎯 Perfect for Kids Who Love:
• Creating things
• Solving problems
• Selling and sharing their ideas
• Learning how businesses really work
🏅Cash Prizes to be won
•Overall winner $100
•Highest business potential Award $50
•Most Original Business idea Award $50
•Best Presentation Award $50
Let’s celebrate the creativity, courage, and hustle of the next generation of business leaders.
📣 Forward to a parent or teacher who should know about this!
#MamaiChildrensBusinessFair #Kidpreneurs #YouthEntrepreneurs #BusinessFair #FutureLeaders #YoungCEOs
🎉 Calling All Young Entrepreneurs!
Join us at the Mamai Children’s Business Fair 2026— a one-day marketplace where kids launch their very own startups!
📍 New Name, New Location — Same Amazing Opportunity!
Formerly known as the Genesee County Children’s Business Fair, we’re excited to bring the fair to a broader audience under its new home and name: the Mamai Children’s Business Fair.
🗓️ Event Date: August 15th, 2026
📍 Location: Mamai Art Gallery, 315 E 11 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI. 48071
👧🏽👦🏼 Ages: 3-17
💼 Booths Available:$25 Limited spots — apply soon!
✨ At this empowering event, young entrepreneurs develop a brand, create a product or service, and open for customers in a real marketplace environment.
🎯 Perfect for Kids Who Love:
• Creating things
• Solving problems
• Selling and sharing their ideas
• Learning how businesses really work
🏅Cash Prizes to be won
•Overall winner $100
•Highest business potential Award $50
•Most Original Business idea Award $50
•Best Presentation Award $50
Let’s celebrate the creativity, courage, and hustle of the next generation of business leaders.
📣 Forward to a parent or teacher who should know about this!
#MamaiChildrensBusinessFair #Kidpreneurs #YouthEntrepreneurs #BusinessFair #FutureLeaders #YoungCEOs
Hosted by
Fiona Mamai
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 5 fairs
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mamai Children's Business Fair?
Mamai 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.
When did Mamai Children's Business Fair start?
We started hosting the Children's Business Fair in Michigan in 2021 as the Genesee County Children's Business Fair which we have now changed to "Mamai Children's Business Fair.
Mamai 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.
When did Mamai Children's Business Fair start?
We started hosting the Children's Business Fair in Michigan in 2021 as the Genesee County Children's Business Fair which we have now changed to "Mamai Children's Business Fair.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 30 businesses.
We will accept up to 30 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 3 participants per business.
Registration fee is $25
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.
Registration fee is $25
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.
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 a 6-foot table. Table cloths will not be provided.
The fair will be an outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a 6-foot table. Table cloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
Yes
Yes
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a 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.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
