Is your kid looking to break into the business world? Opportunities for student entrepreneurs are popping up everywhere, making now a great time to help your kiddo get a taste of the managing their own business. Being a vendor at fairs and festivals provide a great way for young entrepreneurs to gain experience selling their products.
Maryland Curiosity Lab Hosts Annual Children’s Business Fair April 27
The Maryland Curiosity Lab will host an annual Children’s Business Fair on April 27 from 1pm-4pm. Being hosted locally at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Arnold, this fair originated in Austin, Texas. Now grown to over 1,400 fairs over the world, this event is a great way for your child to learn about business and entrepreneurship. Get all the details from Maryland Curiosity Lab.
Student Entrepreneurs Opportunity at Annual Kids Fest
We did a similar type event during our KIDS Fest this past February. Seven young business owners packed up their wares and set up temporary shops at KIDS Fest in Annapolis. Chesapeake Family Life supports and recognizes the benefits to kids of running their own businesses.
Each business was required to pre-register and pay a $20 fee. The event was designed to give children the experience of producing, pricing, meeting the public, and selling their products or services. The product was something created by the student, not reselling another product.
Parents of younger children could gently assist, but the children were responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales. Children were expected to do as much as possible themselves.
So if you have a budding entrepreneur, definitely check out the Children’s Business Fair. And make sure you’re signed up on our enewsletter list so you are notified when registrations are open for Student Entrepreneurs at KIDS Fest for 2025!
Meet Our Student Entrepreneurs
Luciana
Luciana is 9 years old and a student at Matapeake Elementary. She is a balloon artist and her business is Clownin’ Around KI.
Willow
Willow is 6.5 years old and is home schooled. Her business is Willow’s Vegan Bakery and she enjoys making money by baking. She is saving up to buy a horse.
Milan
Milan is the creative force behind: Be * You * TiFul Bracelets by Milan. She is 9 and attends Olney Elementary.
Lauren
Lauren is a 9th grader at Severna Park High School. She loves to bake and sold homemade baked goods, all of which were nut-free. She wants to be a neurologist.
Olivia
Olivia is 7 years old and her business was Olivia’s Lemonade. She sold fresh lemonade with a side of healthy snacks. Someday, she would like to own a bank.
Finn
Finn is 8 years old and attends Hillsmere Elementary. He likes selling products he creates through his business Finnegan’s Maker Space.
Chase
Chase is 7 years old and in the 1st grade at Monsignor Slade. He creates custom art bracelets and jewelry to sell. He is saving up his profits to buy a guitar.