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Applications will close November 15, 2024
Hosted by
Sarah Fagerburg
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
Sarah Fagerburg is a happy mother of 9 children and an entrepreneuer. Following her passion to change the world of education for her children and the community, she is the founder of Acton Academy Johnson City. Sponsoring the Children's Business Fair is a fun way to give all children in the area a chance to practice their kid-preneuer skills!
Sarah graduated with her BA from Brigham Young University.
Sarah graduated with her BA from Brigham Young University.
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Applications will close November 15, 2024
Acton Children's Business Fair
Saturday, November 23, 2024
11:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
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 up to 50 booths at the 2nd Children's Business Fair at the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City, TN, on November 23rd, 2024, from 11 am – 2 pm.
Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, the First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers sponsor this event. 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 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.
Hosted by
Sarah Fagerburg
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
✅ Identity verified
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
Sarah Fagerburg is a happy mother of 9 children and an entrepreneuer. Following her passion to change the world of education for her children and the community, she is the founder of Acton Academy Johnson City. Sponsoring the Children's Business Fair is a fun way to give all children in the area a chance to practice their kid-preneuer skills!
Sarah graduated with her BA from Brigham Young University.
Sarah graduated with her BA from Brigham Young University.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
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.
What ages can participate?
What ages can participate?
Ages 6 to age 14 on the APPLICATION OPEN date are welcome to apply.
When do applications open?
October 1, 2024
When do applications close?
November 15, 2024
When do applications open?
October 1, 2024
When do applications close?
November 15, 2024
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 is the Application Fee?
The application fee was $20 per table, but because of the generous donation of Jeremy Mills, State Farm Agent, the entry fee is now only $10 per business (this can include up to 3 children).
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 with tables. Each business will be given a table to share with one other business (either round or rectangular), and 1-2 chairs per business. We will let you know the shape of your table when your application is accepted. Tablecloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will there be Prizes?
Will there be Prizes?
There will be prizes for the most original business idea, highest business potential (most likely to succeed), and best presentation. Cash prizes per category (to be split among the business owners) will be
presented at the conclusion of the fair. (Judges will be invited and selected by the host.)
presented at the conclusion of the fair. (Judges will be invited and selected by the host.)
Will electricity be available?
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. 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.
