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Deadline to apply is 3/29/26. Accepted businesses announced by 4/3/26.
Children's Business Fair Weston, MA
Saturday, May 16, 2026
11:00AM - 3:00PM
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About the fair
📣 **APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN**
Deadline to apply is 3/29/26.
Accepted businesses announced by 4/3/26.
The Weston-Wayland 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.
Deadline to apply is 3/29/26.
Accepted businesses announced by 4/3/26.
The Weston-Wayland 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.
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 approximately 75 booths at the 5th annual event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, between 11 am - 3 pm.
This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that 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.
“Today’s youths are tomorrow’s business innovators and leaders. The Children’s Business Fair gives students the opportunity to spread their entrepreneurial wings and get a head start on promising business careers.” Said Jeff Sandefer, founder of the Acton School of Business, one of the sponsors of the fair.
“Today’s youths are tomorrow’s business innovators and leaders. The Children’s Business Fair gives students the opportunity to spread their entrepreneurial wings and get a head start on promising business careers.” Said Jeff Sandefer, founder of the Acton School of Business, one of the sponsors of the fair.
Awards will be presented in each of the four age groups (6-7, 8-10, 11-12, and 13-14) for:
"Most Business Potential"
"Most Creative Idea"
"Most Environmentally Sustainable Practices"
"Most Impressive Presentation"
And the "Chairman's Choice" overall winner will receive a $50 prize.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Weston Wayland Children’s Business Fair?
The Weston Wayland 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.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 75 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?
- Submit your application online through this website.
- 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.
- Children must be between the ages of 6 - 14 years.
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 a tented outdoor event with booths.
- Each business will be given a booth with a 6-foot table, full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs.
- Table cloths will not be provided.
- Please note that we are not able to accommodate many businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Please let us know if you are in need of electricity in advance, so we can locate you where you will have access.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. If a parent is found setting up, 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 setup, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their children fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
If I have a business that serves food and/or beverages, what do I need to know?
We will provide you with our food and beverage safety checklist. On the day of the event, your business must show you adhering to the food and/or beverage safety standards. When you pass the inspection, you will receive a certificate to place on your table to display while you're open for business.
If I have a business that serves food and/or beverages, what do I need to know?
We will provide you with our food and beverage safety checklist. On the day of the event, your business must show you adhering to the food and/or beverage safety standards. When you pass the inspection, you will receive a certificate to place on your table to display while you're open for business.
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 by creating the first Acton Children’s Business Fair in Austin, Texas, in 2007. That year, there were seven entrepreneurs and around 25 attendees. There are over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
