Children’s Business Fair Annapolis
Next Fair: Spring, 2026
How It Works
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. What better way to learn about business and entrepreneurship?
Originally started in Austin, Texas, the Acton Children's Business Fair has grown to over 3,500 fairs in 645 cities featuring over 71 thousand young entrepreneurs!
When & Where
TBD: Spring, 2026
Fair Details
Children ages 5 to 16 can apply.
Please submit one application for each business. (Children working as a group may submit one application with all children’s info.)
Awards will be given! The categories are most original business idea, highest business potential, and best presentation. Winners will receive $50 and a certificate.
If your business is accepted, there is a $25 fee per booth. Each booth receives one complimentary T-shirt (additional can be purchased).
Check out our FAQ for more details. Drop us a note if you have any questions.
Photos from the 2025 Fair in Arnold, MD
58 entrepreneurs, ranging from age 5 to 16, participated in our 2025 fair!
Looking for Inspiration?
Business Ideas
Baked goods
Lemonade or other drinks
Kids jewelry, rainbow looms, hair accessories
Slime!
Original artwork
Arts, crafts, woodworking
Handmade soap, candles, lotions, bathbombs
Custom clothing
Bookmarks, custom stationary
Carnival games, balloon animals, photo booths
Looking for Inspiration?
Mikaila Ulmer is CEO of Me & the Bees Lemonade, a company she launched at the Acton Children’s Business Fair when she was 4.
Meet Other Entrepreneurs!
Check out the kids from Seattle!
Check out the kids from Arizona!
