📣 Applications are OPEN! The deadline to apply is March 8th.
Hosted by

Stephanie Tyler

🗓️ Started hosting in 2017

Identity verified

🚀 Has hosted 7 fairs

The FIRE Foundation, a Round Rock-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming education for the future, leads the CBF Committee to create this Fair. The mission of The FIRE Foundation is to equip kids with the tools, resources, and support they need to realize their full potential.

35 booths participating

MomofuguCo

Kaylees creations

And 33 others.

📣 Applications are OPEN! The deadline to apply is March 8th.

8th Annual ESTEAM Academy Children's Business Fair

Saturday, April 12, 2025

11:00AM - 2:00PM

CHASCO Family YMCA

1801 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664, USA

Currently accepting applications 🏁

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About the fair
Calling all young entrepreneurs!


The 8th Annual Children's Business Fair happens on April 12th at the CHASCO Family YMCA!


The FIRE Foundation invites kids ages 4-17 to apply for a booth at the Fair.

Booth Application Process
1) Submit your application using the link at the top of this page. The application deadline is March 8th.

2) Applications are reviewed, and you will receive a response via email.

3) If your application is approved, you will receive a Booth Confirmation Email with instructions on securing your booth. This will include required information such as payment, shirt size selections, etc.
**YOUR APPROVED BOOTH IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL WE RECEIVE YOUR INFO/PAYMENT**

The $20 Booth Application Fee includes (1) 10x10 space with a tent and (1) 6-foot table. You must bring any seating, additional tables, and other items your business requires. The fee includes entrepreneur shirts for the entrepreneurs you listed on your booth application.

Note: We do not provide electricity for booths. If your booth requires electricity, you'll need to bring a generator. 

CBF Event Competition
During the CBF event, there is a competition within each age category. Judges from the business community will interview each business at the event and determine a winner for these three areas: Most Original Idea, Best Presentation, and Highest Business Potential. Each prize category winner receives a certificate of achievement and a $50 cash prize. Not to mention some serious bragging rights!

CBF T-Shirt Design Competition - Calling all young artists!
Every year, the CBF event shirts are designed by a young artist.

The FIRE Foundation is hosting an art competition for kids ages 4-17 to design the 2025 shirt. Kids will vote on the designs, and the winning design will be on the front of this year's event shirts. Plus, you get a shirt of your own and a $50 gift card (for more art stuff!).

Learn more and submit your creative masterpiece by the deadline (February 28th) at https://bit.ly/CBF2025ART.

Follow us on our social channels:
https://www.facebook.com/esteamacademycbf
https://www.instagram.com/esteam_academy_cbf

Your Host
The FIRE Foundation is excited to be part of the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America by hosting the 8th Annual ESTEAM Academy Children's Business Fair. Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers at our one-day marketplace.

Questions? Email esteamacademycbf@gmail.com 
Hosted by

Stephanie Tyler

🗓️ Started hosting in 2017

Identity verified

🚀 Has hosted 7 fairs

The FIRE Foundation, a Round Rock-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming education for the future, leads the CBF Committee to create this Fair. The mission of The FIRE Foundation is to equip kids with the tools, resources, and support they need to realize their full potential.

35 booths participating

MomofuguCo

Kaylees creations

And 33 others.

Frequently asked questions

How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 100 businesses.

What ages will be accepted?
We will accept young entrepreneurs ages 4-17.
 
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?
The 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. Businesses are added to the age category based on the age of the oldest participant. No more than 3 participants per business.
 
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple but essential 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 succeeded? 

When will I receive a response to my application?
We will reply within 3 to 5 business days.
 
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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Businesses will get a 10x10 tent space and 1 6-foot table. The business must supply any other equipment needs (and chairs).
 
Will electricity be available?
We are not able to provide electricity to the booths.

If the business is selling food/drinks, is a permit required?
No food permits are required for this event.
 
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 setting 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, 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. 

Our incredible sponsors

Children's Business Fair

Acton Academy

Next Great Adventure

KangaRoof

Round the Rock

Round Rock Arts & Culture

School of Rock - Round Rock

Durbarazzi Photography

CHASCO Family YMCA

The FIRE Foundation