The Krafty Kids Expo is a one-day, local market where young entrepreneurs are the stars of the show—selling their own products and services to the community. We are proud to utilize the Children’s Business Fair platform to encourage children to discover their inner entrepreneur by launching real businesses and making real sales.
​Who can participate as a vendor in the Krafty Kids Expo? We welcome all young entrepreneurs ages 18 and under! Whether your child is a kindergartner with a creative craft or a high schooler launching a full-scale business, this event is designed to give them a platform to showcase their hard work and talent.

The Expo was born in 2022 right here in Navarre. The spark came from a simple observation: while our community celebrates academic and athletic achievements, there was a whole group of "makers" and "doers" whose creative talents were flying under the radar. We wanted to create a stage for the kids who choose to build, craft, and innovate. What started as a "heart project" in 2022 exploded into a reality with 20 exhibitors in our first year, and we’ve been growing ever since!

To ensure a high-quality experience for every participant, we will accept up to 34 businesses.

The Expo is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. In the event of inclement weather, our official rain date is Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Applications 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 (maximum of 3 participants per business). There is a $20 Venue Participation Fee per booth (not per child) due upon acceptance to secure your spot.

Yes! On the day of the event, a panel of local judges will visit each booth. We will present awards for:

Celebrating unique concepts and "out-of-the-box" thinking.
Highest Business Potential: Recognizing a solid plan, clear pricing, and a viable product.
Best Presentation: Awarding the effort put into booth design, branding, and customer interaction.

The fair is an outdoor event. Each business is assigned a 10x10 booth space. You are responsible for bringing your own tent and table(s). (If you need help securing these items, please let us know! It is important to us that every child has the opportunity to participate regardless of equipment.) *Pro-tip: Since we are outdoors, we highly recommend tent weights to keep your shop secure!

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide electricity to the booths.

This event is designed for kids to lead. To keep the awards competition fair, the children must be the ones doing the work. If a parent is found actively selling or promoting for them, the business will be ineligible for prizes. Parents of younger children may sit in the booth for support, but exhibitors must be responsible for setup, customer interaction, and sales.