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Pioneer Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 school year for ages 4-12!
Pioneer Acton Business Fair of Brecksville
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:00PM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
Observe the 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 up to 30 booths at Pioneer Acton Academy's 3rd annual event at 1 Community Dr. Brecksville, Ohio on November 15, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This event is hosted by Pioneer Acton Academy in Richfield with sponsorship from Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, 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 Elon Musk or J.K. Rowling or they are one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these are the people who innovate to better their own lives, create jobs, and serve their communities.
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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 much does it cost to participate in the fair?
How much does it cost to participate in the fair?
The cost of the fair is $10 per business. Please wait to pay until you receive an acceptance email to the fair.
Payments can be made via venmo: @Pioneeracton
Or Zelle: pioneeracton@gmail.com
Please include your child's name in the memo.
Payments can be made via venmo: @Pioneeracton
Or Zelle: pioneeracton@gmail.com
Please include your child's name in the memo.
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?
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?
This fair will be an indoor event with booths. Each business should plan to provide the following:
* signage advertising your product or service
* table covering (optional)
* any decorations or embellishments to make your business stand out
* a cash box and/or cash app logo to accept payments and make change
A table and two chairs will be provided to each participating business.
Cash prizes and certificates are awarded to businesses in a variety of categories and age groups.
* signage advertising your product or service
* table covering (optional)
* any decorations or embellishments to make your business stand out
* a cash box and/or cash app logo to accept payments and make change
A table and two chairs will be provided to each participating business.
Cash prizes and certificates are awarded to businesses in a variety of categories and age groups.
Will electricity be available?
Electricity will be available upon request. Please plan to bring an extension cord if you require electricity.
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.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
All profits made from the sale of products or services belongs to the young entrepreneurs.
All profits made from the sale of products or services belongs to the young entrepreneurs.
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.
