The 805 Children's Business Fair @ Downtown Oxnard Farmer's Market
Thursday, March 19, 2026
9:00AM - 1:30PM
Currently accepting applications 🏁
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About the fair
Join the 805 Children's Business Fair every 3rd Thursday at Downtown Oxnard Farmer's Market in Plaza Park. Youth entrepreneurs will donate 10% of their sales to the Oxnard Downtowners in place of set up fees. Any vendors selling food items must have permits.
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Jasmine Bryant
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 40 businesses.
We will accept up to 40 businesses.
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 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 a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will need to provide their own tables, shade, and chairs. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will need to provide their own tables, shade, and chairs. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
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.
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.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
