Acton Children's Business Fair Santa Clarita, CA
Saturday, November 21, 2020
12:00PM - 4:00PM
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About the fair
- WE HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!
- I KNOW THIS IS LAST MINUTE BUT WE FINALLY GOT OUR PERMIT AND I CAN OFFICIALLY OPEN AND RECEIVE APPLICATIONS. PLEASE READ THROUGH IT ALL. WE ONLY HAVE 3 DAYS!!!
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 40 booths at the 1st annual event at The Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company 24625 Railroad Ave, Newhall, CA 91321 on November 23, 2019, from 12pm-4pm.
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.
All Applications accepted and received by November 22th will receive an email with payment information. The cost is $30 per table and MUST be paid by NOVEMBER 22 AT 11:59PM NO REFUNDS- no exceptions.
STRONGLY ADVISED TO BRING A CANOPY! WE WILL BE IN THE SUN.
All Applications accepted and received by November 22th will receive an email with payment information. The cost is $30 per table and MUST be paid by NOVEMBER 22 AT 11:59PM NO REFUNDS- no exceptions.
STRONGLY ADVISED TO BRING A CANOPY! WE WILL BE IN THE SUN.
Hosted by
Marisela Doyle
🗓️ Started hosting in 2019
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
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.
Frequently asked questions
WE FINALLY GOT THE PERMIT!!! 3 DAYS ONLY TO SIGN UP ! PLEASE READ EVERYTHING !!!
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
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 40 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 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 outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO BRING YOUR OWN CANOPY Santa Clarita tends to have warm weather and there is no shade at the site.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
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.
Children must be 5-17 years of age.
Children must be 5-17 years of age.
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 Applications accepted and received by November 22th will receive an email with payment information. The cost is $30 per table and MUST be paid by NOVEMBER 22 AT 11:59PM NO REFUNDS- no exceptions.
Once all spots are full, applications will be closed.
All Applications accepted and received by November 22th will receive an email with payment information. The cost is $30 per table and MUST be paid by NOVEMBER 22 AT 11:59PM NO REFUNDS- no exceptions.
Once all spots are full, applications will be closed.
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.
