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This year's theme will be Father's Day! Please create a few items or decorate your booth in relation to Father's Day.
Third Annual Vancouver Youth Business Fair
Sunday, June 15, 2025
11:00AM - 3:00PM
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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 booths at the 3rd annual Vancouver Youth Business Fair, on June 15th, 2025, from 11 am – 3 pm.
This year's theme will be Father's Day! Please create a few items or decorate your booth in relation to Father's Day.
This year's theme will be Father's Day! Please create a few items or decorate your booth in relation to Father's Day.
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
Kristina Carroll
🗓️ Started hosting in 2025
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We are a team of passionate students, entrepreneurs, and mentors, who want children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way. This is our third year hosting the fair and we look forward to seeing you there!
36 booths participating
London's Lavendar
Preppy Pearls
And 34 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneurs. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
When's the registration deadline?
Registration will end on June 8th, 2025.
How many businesses will you accept?
Registration will end on June 8th, 2025.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 30 businesses (subject to change).
Is there an application fee?
No! There is no application fee for vendors to participate. All you need to bring is a table and your innovations (and maybe a tent, depending on the weather).
Is there an application fee?
No! There is no application fee for vendors to participate. All you need to bring is a table and your innovations (and maybe a tent, depending on the weather).
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Applications 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.
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?
When do vendors need to arrive?
Vendors should arrive at 10 am to set up their booth and be ready to go by 11 am!
Are there any additional vendor requirements?
- Vendors are expected to bring their own tables and chairs
- Tents are optional but must be weighed down; no staking allowed
- If you'll be selling food or drinks, please make sure they comply with the city's lower-risk food at temporary markets regulations
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will either bring or rent a table, bring a full-cover tenting (optional), and 1-2 chairs.
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.
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.
Are there environmental regulations should vendors should follow?
Yes! According to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation:
Yes! According to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation:
- Shopping Bags: Vendors must not provide or distribute single-use plastic shopping bags. Encourage the use of reusable bags or paper bags instead.
- Cups: Single-use plastic cups are prohibited. Vendors should opt for compostable or recyclable cups made from alternative materials.
- Utensils: Disposable plastic utensils are not allowed. Vendors should provide compostable or reusable utensils for customers.
- Straws: Plastic straws are banned. Vendors should offer paper, bamboo, or other environmentally friendly alternatives, or only provide straws upon request.
- Foam Cups/Containers: Styrofoam or foam cups/containers are not permitted. Vendors must use alternative materials that are compostable or recyclable.
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.
