Junction City Kids' Business Fair
Saturday, July 29, 2023
9:30AM - 11:30AM
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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 a number of booths at the 1st annual Junction City Main Street Kid's Business Fair in Downtown Junction City at the Main Street Market on Saturday, July 29th, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This event is sponsored by 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.
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Jackie Hayworth
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Junction City Main Street is a gateway to a thriving downtown and community. The Main Street Market Committee is a team of passionate community leaders, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
14 booths participating
Royal Ice
Art By Glamour
And 12 others.
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. The Acton Children's Business Fair is a sponsor for the Junction City Main Street Kids' Business Fair.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 20 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.
To learn more about the Junction City Main Street Market visit our website at Main Street Market - Junction City Main Street, Kansas.
You can also visit us on Facebook and Instagram.
To learn more about the Junction City Main Street Market visit our website at Main Street Market - Junction City Main Street, Kansas.
You can also visit us on Facebook and Instagram.
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 attempt to 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. Each business will be provided an area the size of a parking spot with a table and two chairs. Canopies will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Please come prepared to set-up your business before 9:00 a.m. and ready to launch your business at 9:30 a.m. Please note that no parking or vehicles will be permitted in the market area after 8:00 a.m. Early set-up is recommended.
Please come prepared to set-up your business before 9:00 a.m. and ready to launch your business at 9:30 a.m. Please note that no parking or vehicles will be permitted in the market area after 8:00 a.m. Early set-up is recommended.
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.
