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Acton Children’s Business Fair Severna Park

April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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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 4,400 fairs in 797 cities. The Severna Park fair will be held outdoors in the parking lot of the Park Plaza Shopping Center in Severna Park.

Click here if you’re looking for business ideas.

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! Categories are most original business idea, highest business potential, and best presentation.
  • There is a $25 fee per booth if your business is accepted. Each booth receives one complimentary t-shirt (additional can be purchased).
  • All businesses are required to bring a pop-tent (10’x10′ or 9’x9′) and a 6′ or 8′ table.
Check out our FAQ for more details. Drop us a note if you have any questions.

This event is sponsored by Maryland Curiosity Lab, 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.

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