Lawrence Youth Makers Market
Sunday, December 7, 2025
12:00PM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
An 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 30 booths at the 3rd annual event on December 8th from 12:00-3:00pm.
This event is sponsored by the Phoenix Collective, Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers.
Hosted by
Lydia Leon
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
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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 30 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?
These are some general guidelines to get your child thinking what it would be to start their own business.
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 booths. Each business will be given a booth with a full table
and 1-3 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. Personal tables and chairs are not permitted in the building.
The fair will be an indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a full table
and 1-3 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. Personal tables and chairs are not permitted in the building.
Will electricity be available?
There is limited access to electricity. If your business requires electricity, you must specify this need in your application.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
Parents of younger children may help their child complete the application and sit in the booth. However, from the design of the booth to the creation of the products, children are to be the creators and initiators of the ideas. Children are also responsible for customer interaction and sales.
