Little Einstein's Children's Business Fair
Saturday, November 25, 2023
9:00AM - 1:00PM
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About the fair
Welcome to Little Einstein's Children's Business Fair, a one-day event where kids can launch a business and neighbors and the entire community can celebrate the leaders and free-thinkers of tomorrow.
During this event, children are launching their very own startup businesses! Right in front of you!
Some do it for the very first time. How exciting and scary!! Some, at age 10 or 15 are already veterans in running their own businesses.
They learn priceless real-life experiences and we love watching them move to the next levels.
Some do it for the very first time. How exciting and scary!! Some, at age 10 or 15 are already veterans in running their own businesses.
They learn priceless real-life experiences and we love watching them move to the next levels.
This event is an adventure!
Here kids are inspired to:
Here kids are inspired to:
- Make something with their own hands.
- Sell it, safely, to a stranger.
- Experience the freedom (and responsibility!) of being their own boss.
This event is free to the public.
The only fee is the registration fee in order to have your booth at the fair.
This event is all about real-life skills. In preparation for this event
- Kids create a product or service.
- They work on developing a brand.
- Learn about marketing.
During the event, the kids:
- Are exposed to the whole deal of being a business owner.
- Sell in a safe and encouraging environment.
- Are inspired by their own mistakes at the end!
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
REGISTRATION FEE -$25 (full booth), $15 (half booth, shared by another business).
Before you register, please make sure to read through our FAQ Page!
We run on sponsorships and donations.
Are you a business that supports kids, parents, alternative education, the value of community, and the free market? We probably share a similar audience, then! By being our sponsor, we help you get in front of it.
With your donations and sponsorships, we will be able to cover our expenses, like venue rental, insurance, marketing materials, prizes, etc.
We have several levels and different varieties of sponsorship opportunities.
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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.
This event grows and nourishes an entrepreneurial mindset!
Hosted by
Sam Zariwala
🗓️ Started hosting in 2023
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🚀 Has hosted 1 fair
This event is being brought by our founder, a enthusiastic entrepreneur who wants our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way.
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?
We will accept up to 35 businesses.
We will accept up to 35 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.
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.
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:
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.
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 with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business) and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
You can purchase the full booth for $25 or half a booth (shared with another business) for $15.
The fair will be an indoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business) and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
You can purchase the full booth for $25 or half a booth (shared with another business) for $15.
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.
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.
