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Calling all Kids with ideas, its time to shine!
San Ramon Children's Business Fair
Saturday, April 30, 2022
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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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 35 booths at the 1st annual event San Ramon on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 10 am – 2 pm.
This event is sponsored by 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 Oprah Winfrey 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.
Hosted by
Divya Chandra Sekaran
🗓️ Started hosting in 2021
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🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
30 booths participating
Mayer Girls Goods
Embracelet
And 28 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 kids 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 kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept and cost?
We will accept up to 35 businesses. $25 per application, non-refundable.
We will accept up to 35 businesses. $25 per application, non-refundable.
Do I need permit and license for non-food products for this event?
Only Seller's permit is needed to sell at San Ramon Children's Fair.
Only Seller's permit is needed to sell at San Ramon Children's Fair.
- Seller's Permit - (Free, please apply online for faster turn around) - https://onlineservices.cdtfa.ca.gov/_/
What are the rules for selling Food?
For selling food - the cost of application is $145. Will be sending an invoice when approved.
The cost is due to the Temporary Food Event Permit per contra costa regulations - https://cchealth.org/eh/food/pdf/temp_food_event_permit_app.pdf
For selling food - the cost of application is $145. Will be sending an invoice when approved.
The cost is due to the Temporary Food Event Permit per contra costa regulations - https://cchealth.org/eh/food/pdf/temp_food_event_permit_app.pdf
- If selling pre-packed food - Possible only when prepared at a Commercial kitchen ($25/hour rental at San Ramon Community Center).
- If selling on-the-spot prepared food (like cutting lemons and making lemonade) - Must to have an enclosed canopy like https://www.amazon.com/Z-UP-SPFM104TCBK-Service-Vendor/dp/B00U7OP5Y0
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business.
There is a $25 booth fee with your application, non-refundable.
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.
There is a $25 booth fee with your application, non-refundable.
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:
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. Since we want to give a real business life experience, where there is competition between shops.
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out. Since we want to give a real business life experience, where there is competition between shops.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be outdoors, keeping safety of our kids and community in the center. Please bring your own tents/umbrellas/tables/chairs. We are not able to commit to the renting as of today. We can share near by resources/businesses on renting, if needed.
The fair will be outdoors, keeping safety of our kids and community in the center. Please bring your own tents/umbrellas/tables/chairs. We are not able to commit to the renting as of today. We can share near by resources/businesses on renting, if needed.
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.
Please feel free to contact thevidhra@gmail.com for any more questions.
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.
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.
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.
