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Tej Acton Academy Children's Business Fair
Saturday, May 10, 2025
11:00AM - 1:30PM
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About the fair
Tej Acton Children's Business Fair
Do you want your child to think, innovate, and create for the future? At Tej Acton Academy K-8 school in Campbell, we believe in hands-on learning that goes beyond memorization—helping kids develop real-world skills.
Join us for our 5th Annual Tej Acton Children's Business Fair, where young entrepreneurs (ages 6-16) launch their own businesses, develop products, create marketing strategies, and sell for real money!
Event Details:
🔹 Kids-run businesses only – No parent-run businesses
🔹 General Registration: $50/table (up to 3 children per business)
🔹 Current Tej Acton students: $40/table (up to 3 children per business)
🔹 1 table + 2 chairs provided (no tents as this event is indoor)
🔹 Free admission for visitors and shoppers – bring cash/change/card
🔹 No food sales allowed
🔹 Setup starts at 10:30 AM.
🔹 Kids-run businesses only – No parent-run businesses
🔹 General Registration: $50/table (up to 3 children per business)
🔹 Current Tej Acton students: $40/table (up to 3 children per business)
🔹 1 table + 2 chairs provided (no tents as this event is indoor)
🔹 Free admission for visitors and shoppers – bring cash/change/card
🔹 No food sales allowed
🔹 Setup starts at 10:30 AM.
💳 Payment & Registration:
1️⃣ Payment is due at registration – businesses will not be considered without payment.
2️⃣ Include child's & business name when submitting payment.
3️⃣ Media waiver: You must sign "Yes" to participate, as this event is open to the public.
1️⃣ Payment is due at registration – businesses will not be considered without payment.
2️⃣ Include child's & business name when submitting payment.
3️⃣ Media waiver: You must sign "Yes" to participate, as this event is open to the public.
🚀 Volunteer, Donate, or Sponsor
Help us make this event amazing! We need photographers, videographers, judges, marketers, and setup/breakdown support. Fill out the form: Volunteer Here
Help us make this event amazing! We need photographers, videographers, judges, marketers, and setup/breakdown support. Fill out the form: Volunteer Here
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👉 Sign up today and let your child experience the power of entrepreneurship!
🎉 Visit Us and Experience the Magic!
Come see the incredible journey these young entrepreneurs are on. There’s no entry fee for visitors — just inspiration, creativity, and fun!
👉 Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming.
🎉 Visit Us and Experience the Magic!
Come see the incredible journey these young entrepreneurs are on. There’s no entry fee for visitors — just inspiration, creativity, and fun!
👉 Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming.
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Meet Your Hosts – Tej Acton Academy
At Tej Acton Academy, we believe learning should be joyful, challenging, hands-on, and filled with discovery. Hosting the Children’s Business Fair is one of our favorite ways to bring families together for a fun, inspiring day of creativity and entrepreneurship.
With smiles, laughter, and a laid-back atmosphere, we love seeing young entrepreneurs take bold steps, build self-confidence, interact with customers, and experience the excitement of running their own businesses. Whether it’s their first sale or a lesson learned, we celebrate every moment with them!
Join us for a day of innovation, inspiration, and community. We can’t wait to see your child shine! 😊✨
Help Us Spread the Word!
Help Us Spread the Word!
We’d love your support in making the Tej Acton Children’s Business Fair a huge success! Invite your family, friends, and community to come shop, support young entrepreneurs, and celebrate creativity.
📢 Share on Social Media!
Help us reach more people by posting about the event on your social media. Tag us and use #TejActonBizFair to spread the word!
Help us reach more people by posting about the event on your social media. Tag us and use #TejActonBizFair to spread the word!
💌 Send a Personal Invite
A quick message to your friends, school groups, or local community can make a big impact. The more shoppers, the more fun and learning for our young business owners!
A quick message to your friends, school groups, or local community can make a big impact. The more shoppers, the more fun and learning for our young business owners!
Thank you for being part of this exciting event—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
44 booths participating
Jarz Labs
Crochet Sisters
And 42 others.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires kids (ages 6-16) to become entrepreneurs. This one-day market allows children to create and sell their own products or services, developing real-world business skills.
Who can participate?
Children ages 6-16 can apply. Kids must do everything themselves—this is not an event for parents to promote their own businesses.
How many businesses will be accepted?
We will accept up to 50 businesses on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do I apply?
Apply online. If working as a group, submit one application per business (max 3 children per business).
💳 Payment is due at registration—businesses will not be considered without it. You must also sign "Yes" on the media waiver to participate, as this event is open to the public.
How much does it cost?
- General Registration: $50/table
- Current Tej Acton students: $40/table
- Includes 1 table + 2 chairs (bring additional setup supplies if needed).
How do I submit payment?
1️⃣ Online at registration
2️⃣ Zelle: info@tejactonacademy.org (Include child’s & business name)
Refunds: If your business is not selected, your payment will be refunded. Due to limited manpower, there will be no refunds if you cancel or no-show after registration.
What does the application include?
Kids must think through their business idea, including:
- What product/service they will sell
- Pricing & cost structure
- Startup funding
- Marketing strategy
- How they will measure success
What if someone else has a similar business idea?
That's okay! We will let market forces play out.
What should I bring?
We provide 1 table + 2 chairs per business. Kids should bring any additional materials they need, such as a tablecloth or supplies to run their business. No tents as the fair is indoors.
What time is setup?
Setup begins 30 minutes before the event starts. (The event starts at 11:00am). Clean-up starts at 1:30pm. The Hall must be cleaned and emptied by 2:00pm.
Setup begins 30 minutes before the event starts. (The event starts at 11:00am). Clean-up starts at 1:30pm. The Hall must be cleaned and emptied by 2:00pm.
Will electricity be available?
Electricity is not guaranteed, so plan accordingly.
Are there any rules?
- Parents may not sell or promote products/services. Kids must handle everything themselves.
- Younger children may have a parent present, but the child must manage setup, customer interactions, and sales.
- Food sales are not allowed due to permit restrictions.
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair start?
Founded in 2007 in Austin, Texas, the Acton Children's Business Fair has grown into the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America. It stemmed from the original Acton Academy school in the same city.
