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Children's Business Fair Hamilton, Wenham, Massachusetts
Saturday, September 27, 2025
9:00AM - 12:00PM
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About the fair
Watch Young Dreams Take Flight at the Children’s Business Fair!
Step into a world of imagination, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, all powered by kids! At this one-day marketplace, young entrepreneurs ages 8-18 years old will showcase their creativity and grit as they launch real businesses they’ve built from the ground up.
From developing a brand to crafting unique products or services and mastering their marketing pitch, these kid-powered startups are ready to impress and inspire. Come support their ventures, shop their creations, and experience the energy of the next generation of changemakers.
This exciting event is proudly sponsored by the Acton Academy, and with heartfelt thanks for our amazing donors and local volunteers. Together, we believe that principled entrepreneurs, whether household names like Steve Jobs and Sara Blakely, or the everyday business heroes in our communities, are the driving force behind innovation, job creation, and meaningful change.
Join us and discover the power of young minds in action! See this as your entrepreneurial starting line - you don't have to be a pro to participate, just the desire to put yourself out there into a supportive community!
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Natalie Bowers
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
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Hello! I am one of a small group of awesome volunteers that have been organizing this event since 2021. We encourage everyone to get involved; if you are interest4d in volunteering with us, please send me an email and we will welcome you with open arms!
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children's Business Fair?
The Hamilton Wenham Children's Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. We are part of the largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America, this one-day market gives children ages 8-18 years old the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
The Hamilton Wenham Children's Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. We are part of the largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America, this one-day market gives children ages 8-18 years old the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 50 businesses.
We will accept up to 50 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 jewelry 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 jewelry 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 10x10 foot space. You must provide everything else including: tables, tents, chairs, displays and Table cloths, etc. We are not picky - however you want to set it up is fine by us as long as you stay within your allotted space - some new entrepreneurs have even laid out a simple blanket for their products, no problem!. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be an outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a 10x10 foot space. You must provide everything else including: tables, tents, chairs, displays and Table cloths, etc. We are not picky - however you want to set it up is fine by us as long as you stay within your allotted space - some new entrepreneurs have even laid out a simple blanket for their products, no problem!. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
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.
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. Hamilton Wenham's fair joined the group in 2021.
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. Hamilton Wenham's fair joined the group in 2021.
