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Mamai Children's Business Fair, MI
Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00AM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own business!
Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
This event is organize by Mamai Art Gallery,Inc. and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
The fair will cost $25 for registration.
The fair will cost $25 for registration.
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Steve Jobs or Sara Blakely 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.
Prizes will be awarded to winners at the fair.
Prizes will be awarded to winners at the fair.
Hosted by
Fiona Mamai
ποΈ Started hosting in 2021
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π Has hosted 4 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.
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 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.
