Children's Business Fair Livermore, CA, USA
Saturday, April 25, 2026
11:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own business!
Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, 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 Steve Jobs or Sara Blakely 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.
Pls note: We will allow max 4 food stalls with clear allergy labeling and guidelines to meet the city food guidelines. Currently we are at capacity for food and drink stalls
We will only provide the spot as part of the registration, the table and chairs have to be brought in and setup by the participants.
Pls note: We will allow max 4 food stalls with clear allergy labeling and guidelines to meet the city food guidelines. Currently we are at capacity for food and drink stalls
We will only provide the spot as part of the registration, the table and chairs have to be brought in and setup by the participants.
Hosted by
Sheetal Bandari
🗓️ Started hosting in 2025
🎉 First-time host
36 booths participating
Manitas de fe
Herbal Wonders
And 34 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 children in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
The Acton Children's Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. The largest entrepreneurship event for children 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 36 businesses.
We will accept up to 36 businesses.
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 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.
Pls note: We will allow max 4 food stalls with clear allergy labeling and guidelines to meet the city food guidelines.
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.
Pls note: We will allow max 4 food stalls with clear allergy labeling and guidelines to meet the city food guidelines.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an MPR indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a spot .to fit booth with a 6/8foot table. We will only provide the spot as part of the registration, the table and chairs have to be brought in and setup by the participants. Only spot will be provided and the vendor to get all the necessary setup. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be an MPR indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a spot .to fit booth with a 6/8foot table. We will only provide the spot as part of the registration, the table and chairs have to be brought in and setup by the participants. Only spot will be provided and the vendor to get all the necessary setup. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
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.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
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.
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.
