Acton Children's Business Fair Santa Clarita, California
Sunday, October 4, 2026
12:00PM - 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 15 small indoor booths at the Locale Studios on March 1st from 12pm – 2pm.
Address: 24359 Main Street, Newhall Ca 91321
There is a small vendor entry fee of $10.
This includes your 3 ft table space and two chairs. If electricity is needed, please contact the studio in advance. We will accept up to 15 businesses. Each vendor will receive a 3ft table space and two chairs. Once we receive your application and approve, we will send you the agreement and invoice.
Address: 24359 Main Street, Newhall Ca 91321
There is a small vendor entry fee of $10.
This includes your 3 ft table space and two chairs. If electricity is needed, please contact the studio in advance. We will accept up to 15 businesses. Each vendor will receive a 3ft table space and two chairs. Once we receive your application and approve, we will send you the agreement and invoice.
Date: March 1, 2026
Event Time: 12-2pm
Set up will begin at 10am. All booths must be set up and ready by 11:30am.
Promptly at 11:30am, we will begin a 15-minute Mini Entrepreneur Crash Course and then be ready to open the doors at 12pm.
Event Time: 12-2pm
Set up will begin at 10am. All booths must be set up and ready by 11:30am.
Promptly at 11:30am, we will begin a 15-minute Mini Entrepreneur Crash Course and then be ready to open the doors at 12pm.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
We are still accepting sponsors and volunteers for this event. Please contact the studio for more information. Email: hello@localestudiosca.com
Phone: 661.888.1981
We are still accepting sponsors and volunteers for this event. Please contact the studio for more information. Email: hello@localestudiosca.com
Phone: 661.888.1981
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.
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I’m Dyana Gutierrez, the owner of Locale Studios, a boutique private event venue and creative space located on Main Street in Santa Clarita. My passion for entrepreneurship started early—I was once a young entrepreneur myself, and that experience shaped the path I’m on today. Hosting the Children’s Business Fair holds a special place in my heart because I know firsthand the thrill and challenge of building something from scratch at a young age. It’s inspiring to see the creativity and ambition of the kids involved, and I’m honored to help nurture their entrepreneurial spirit.
Locale Studios is more than just a space; it’s a reflection of my love for community, creativity, and connection. I’m grateful to have my event venue / creative studio in this vibrant part of town, where I can offer others a place to grow, learn, and celebrate their passions. Whether through events, workshops, or supporting local business owners, my goal is to continue building a space where ideas come to life and people feel empowered to succeed.
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 many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 15 businesses. Each vendor will receive a 3ft table space and two chairs. Once we receive your application and approve, we will send you the agreement and invoice.
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 2 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?
The fair will be an indoor event. Each business will be given a booth with a 3ft space on a 6-foot table (to share with one other business), and 1-2 chairs. Plastic tablecloths will be provided.
Will electricity be available?
Yes, but we need to know in advance.
Yes, but we need to know in advance.
What are the rules?
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 set up, customer interaction, and sales. One parent per booth allowed.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
Space is limited. Only one parent per booth. Other family members, parents, siblings, babies in strollers can attend as guests, but are not permitted behind the booth due to space limitations. Parents please make childcare arrangements for your children not participating in the fair.
Space is limited. Only one parent per booth. Other family members, parents, siblings, babies in strollers can attend as guests, but are not permitted behind the booth due to space limitations. Parents please make childcare arrangements for your children not participating in the fair.
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.
