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Applications will be accepted until 8 a.m. on the day of the fair. Tables and chairs will be provided at the event. Please invite all your family and friends to this BIG day! Use the hashtag #Childrensbusinessfairraymore
Children's Business Fair Raymore, Missouri
Friday, April 25, 2025
4:00PM - 8:00PM
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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.
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Lindsey Morales
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Lindsey is passionate about children and entrepreneurship. Since 2009, she has engaged in various entrepreneurial ventures and firmly believes in the importance of supporting small businesses. Her goal is to create a space that encourages creativity, fun, and learning for everyone who attends.
16 booths participating
Tanner’s Tail-Wagging Treats
Handmade
And 14 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 25 businesses.
We will accept up to 25 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.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES (We are not charging at this time for applications)
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 table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths will not be provided.
The fair will be an indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with a table and 1-2 chairs. Tablecloths will not be provided.
Will electricity be available?
Update: Due to this event being held in an indoor venue we are able to provide electricity.
Update: Due to this event being held in an indoor venue we are able to provide electricity.
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 setting up, interacting with customers, and selling.
Parents may help their children 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.
