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Booth Spaces Are FREE!!! A tent, table and chair will be provided for all youth.
Arkansas Acton Children's Business Fair (Juneteenth In Da Rock Kids Zone)
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
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About the fair
Welcome to Arkansas Children's Business Fair at Juneteenth In Da Rock Kids Zone
Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the largest Juneteenth festival in Arkansas! We’re proud to showcase the next generation of young entrepreneurs right here in the Kid Zone where creativity, confidence, and business skills come to life.
Come explore youth-led booths filled with one-of-a-kind products and services created by talented kids who are learning how to turn their passions into real businesses. These young visionaries are not only building their dreams they’re building our future.
While you’re here, enjoy the full Juneteenth experience with live music, family-friendly activities, a 5K run, cultural performances, food trucks, and a vibrant street festival that brings the spirit of unity and joy to the heart of Little Rock.
Let’s support our youth, honor our history, and celebrate our freedom together!
Hosted by
Tiara Howlett
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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Beacon of Hope Youth Business Fair is a team of passionate entrepreneurs, coaches, mentors, and parents, who support children entrepreneurs in a practical and fun way.
Our model creates a practical real world experience for children to sell and learn from the experiences they have with their customers.
Children are deserving of this invaluable opportunity, and we're thrilled to witness the potential outcomes it may unlock!
Look forward to seeing you!!
Our model creates a practical real world experience for children to sell and learn from the experiences they have with their customers.
Children are deserving of this invaluable opportunity, and we're thrilled to witness the potential outcomes it may unlock!
Look forward to seeing you!!
14 booths participating
Brilliant Reign
Dream 3D
And 12 others.
Frequently asked questions
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 10 businesses.
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.
Who Can Participate?
Youth aged 6–17 with a handmade business or service.
What Do They Need?
A product or service to sell.
6-8 ft Table, Table Cloth, Chair and Tent.
Why Join?
Earn real money and gain hands-on experience.
Save for your future and education.
Interact with customers and other kid entrepreneurs. Build confidence and learn to speak about products.
Network with local business owners and find mentors.
What if someone else has the same business idea?
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we might have the same idea but a different flavor. Come have fun and meet new friends.
1. Booth Information
- Each youth vendor will be provided one (1) 10x10 booth space.
- Booths may include one table and two chairs (as available); vendors are welcome to bring their own setup within their assigned area.
- All booths must be set up by [Insert Setup Time] and remain in place until the fair ends.
2. Parental Supervision
- A parent or guardian is required to be present at all times.
- Youth vendors may not roam the fairgrounds unsupervised. This is for their safety and the smooth operation of the Kid Zone.
3. Youth Vendor Expectations
- All youth vendors should bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the event.
- Food options may be available for purchase on-site; alternatively, a packed lunch/snack is encouraged.
- Youth are expected to remain at their booth, engaging with customers and practicing professionalism throughout the event.
4. Liability
- The event organizers, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, and partners assume no liability for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
- By participating, each vendor and their parent/guardian agrees to hold harmless the event organizers from any and all claims of personal injury, property damage, or theft.
5. Electrical Needs
- Electrical access is not guaranteed. Vendors must request electricity in advance.
- Vendors using electricity must bring their own extension cords and power strips (if approved).
- No high-voltage appliances or equipment permitted without prior approval.
6. Vendor Conduct
- Youth vendors must demonstrate respectful behavior, professionalism, and cleanliness at their booths.
- Disruptive behavior, inappropriate language, or aggressive selling tactics will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event.
- Vendors are responsible for keeping their booth space clean during and after the event.
How can I sponsor future Arkansas Acton Children's Business Fairs?
Volunteers, Donations and Sponsorships are essential for the success of our youth fairs. Here is the sponsorship link https://form.jotform.com/241960950778166
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.
