The Application Period is now OPEN!
Deadline for Applications has been EXTENDED to June 15th, 2024.
Missed the deadline and still want to apply?
Email us at info@mocochildrensbusinessfair.org
to see if we have any open spots.
What is the Montgomery County Children's Business Fair
The Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair inspires children ages 6-15 years old to discover their inner entrepreneur by giving them the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
Up to 40 businesses
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children working as a team should submit one application that includes each child’s information. No more than 4 participants per business. A $25 participation fee is due after acceptance prior to the fair.
What's 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 it rains?
The fair will occur rain or shine, but please pray for lots of sunshine!
Who are the organizers of the fair?
What if someone has the same business idea?
How will the fair be set up?
Will electricity be provided?
What are the rules?
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.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to inspire kids as young as 6 years old to discover their passions through entrepreneurial experiences. The Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair provides kids ages 6-16 years old with the opportunity to create a product or service and then open for business during this one-day marketplace.
ABOUT US
We are the Montgomery Family and we believe all kids should experience entrepreneurship. We also believe that entrepreneurship offers a very relevant way for kids to develop the skills needed to be the world’s next innovators, problem solvers and leaders. We are on a mission to equip families with the resources to and opportunities to foster their children’s entrepreneurial mindset.
