3rd Annual Liberty County Children's Business Fair Hinesville, Georgia

What is the Liberty County Children's Business Fair? 

The Liberty County Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur skills. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses. I believe their vision aligns with the Liberty County Children’s Business Fair.

How many businesses will you accept?

We will accept up to 50 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.  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 indoor event. Each business will be allowed to bring and set their decorations, tablecloths, backdrops. A 6ft table and 2 chairs will be provided. Some tables are 12 ft and connected and will be shared with another vendor. If you do have your table I would need to be advised of this so I can update the floor plan,

Will electricity be available?

Unfortunately, electricity is very limited, and it will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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 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.