Hosted by
Jill Armstrong
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 6 fairs
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.
Pending confirmation
Acton Children's Business Fair @ Lancaster County Christian School
Saturday, April 5, 2025
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Applications open soon
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About the fair
Acton Children's Business Fair at LCCS inspires students ages 6-14 to discover their inner entrepreneur as they launch their very own startup business!
Students will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at their very own one-day marketplace.
We will host student business booths at the 5th annual Acton Children's Business Fair on on Saturday, April 15, from 10 am-1 pm.
Cost to participate is only $10 (an additional $10 if you need electricity at your booth). The fair is limited to the first 60 businesses, so apply today! Prizes will be awarded in three different age categories for the most original idea, highest business potential, and best presentation.
Cost to participate is only $10 (an additional $10 if you need electricity at your booth). The fair is limited to the first 60 businesses, so apply today! Prizes will be awarded in three different age categories for the most original idea, highest business potential, and best presentation.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers.
Hosted by
Jill Armstrong
🗓️ Started hosting in 2017
🚀 Has hosted 6 fairs
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.
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.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 60 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.
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.
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:
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.
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 given a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. Electricity is available to a limited number of booths for an additional $10 fee.
The fair will be an indoor event. Each business will be given a 6-foot table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. Electricity is available to a limited number of booths for an additional $10 fee.
Will electricity be available?
Electricity is available to a limited number of booths for an additional $10 fee.
Electricity is available to a limited number of booths for an additional $10 fee.
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.
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 children ages 6-8 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.
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.
