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!
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace!
We will host 25+ booths at the 4th annual Acton Children's Business Fair at 316 East Hwy 30 in Gonzales on November 2nd from 9am – 12pm. Ages 6-15 can apply!
This event is sponsored by Hero's Journey:An Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers! We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation!
Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey 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.
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!
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. It is hosted by Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy, a K-12 Montessori & private elementary school in Gonzales.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 25 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. Ages 6-15. 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?
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 in the parking lot of the Hero's Facility. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), and 1-2 chairs. Please bring your own pop up tent/canopy! If you have an extra 8 foot table please bring it! Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths and gas generators will not be allowed.
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.
How did the Ascension Children’s Business Fair get started?
Every year, the founders of Hero's: Jeremy and Renee Molley fulfill their vision to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in Ascension! Our 5th annual event will host 25+ booths and over 500 visitors! The first Acton Children's Children's Business Fair was created in Austin, Texas, by Jeff and Laura Sandefer 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
Express Employment Professionals
Hero's Way Martial Arts
Hero's Journey: An Acton Academy
Hero's After-school & Summer Camp
TPS Gulf Southeast
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Participating booths
Doodle Bug
Gypsy De La Coeur
IrisRose Creations
Finley’s Professional Tattoos
Small Town Candle Shoppe
Fancy Finger Cakes
SECOND CHANCE NURSERY (They'll both man the booth)
Color Me Silly
Sudsy Soaps
Jewelsisters
Belle’ Enchanted Designs,LLC
Sugar My Heart Away
Zari's Creations
Cason's Crafty Creations
Aubrey’s Beaded Bracelets
Chicken Nugget Café
The Snackery
Blanchard bracelets
Charlie’s Chickens
Small World
Destyn’s Lemonade & Treats
Liam's Lemonade
Clay Corner Handmade Jewelry
Abundant Hands by Aubri
Leah’s Pup Adoption
Trinity’s Tasty Treats
Autumn Crochet and Designs
Contact us
Have a question for us? Contact us below and we will be in touch as soon as possible with
a reply. Thanks for your interest!
The Acton Children's Business Fair does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin and admits and gives all hosts and participants access to the same rights, privileges, programs and activities.
