Children's Business Fair

Participation:

• Children ages 5-17.

• Parents can assist child at booth.

• Parents are required to remain on the venue premises throughout the duration of the show.

Products:

• Children can sell (almost) anything! It can be handmade, re-sale, repurposed, food, games, services, clothing, . . . if you are unsure if your product qualifies, please ask.

• No fundraisers allowed.

• No live animals.

• Children may not sell goods on behalf of their parents.

• No MLMs.

• Children must have an active role in the acquisition and/or production of their products.

Registration:

• All children must register online.

• $20 per booth space.

• NO refunds if child can’t attend.
  

Booths:

• Approximately 10x8 - all belongings need to fit within that area. *Please note that with a 6 foot table in the booth there would be 2 feet on either side and room to stand behind the table. If you think you won’t fit, please get 2 booths.

• 6 foot table included - you can bring any racks or additional tables to fit your space.

• Chairs will be provided.

• Electricity is available upon request.

• It is ONE BUSINESS per booth but children may sell more than one product in the booth - For example, in the booth “Susie’s Sweet Shoppe”, Susie may sell baked goods, coffee mugs, crocheted items, hot pads, etc. . . . anything that her business offers.

• Children may share a booth with siblings or another friend, but their business name and profits should then be shared between or among one another. For example, if Jack sells slime and his sister sells muffins than the two of them must come up with a name together and split profits/losses together as one business.

• Booth spaces are assigned in ordered they are registered.

• You will be assigned a specific booth space which will be shown to you when you arrive the morning of the show. If you would like to be next to a friend or have a special request, please write it on the registration form. All requests will be honored if possible.

• Booths that request electricity will be assigned along a wall. Seller must provide own extension cord to reach outlets.

Selling:

• Kids must run their booth but the parent(s) can assist

• Children must sell at their booth the entire time (no walking around the aisles unless you are shopping or going to the bathroom).

• If you sellout, you cannot break down your booth until the end.

• Booths WILL NOT BE JUDGED. This is an informal sale for children run businesses. The primary purpose is to provide an opportunity to sell in a relaxed and supportive environment!

Advertising:

• All sellers will be asked to help in the promotion of this event.

• Postcards will be made available to sellers to send out to friends, family, etc.

• Each seller is asked to mail out 5 postcards.

• Parents are also asked to share on social media.

• A Facebook event is set up . . .

Supporting fellow sellers:

• It is encouraged to support your fellow entrepreneurs by shopping at each other’s booths.

• There will not be a designated time for sellers to shop one another’s booths. You may shop at any time as long as you have someone at your booth at all times. (Parents you can take over while your child shops).

Set up times:

• Set up is the morning of the sale from 8-9:00 a.m.

Clean up:

• Children are responsible for leaving booth space clean.

Questions?

Call or email Laura Bares at 715-409-3860 or [email protected]