HIDDEN - THANK YOU for confirming your registration for our event!
Below we have included resources for you as you prepare for the big day! Enjoy!
PREPARING FOR THE BIG DAY
PROMO MATERIALS
Feel free to use these tools help you get the word out about your amazing business!
EMAIL TEMPLATE
Below is a suggested email template. Just copy. paste, personalize (where there are italics) and send. We suggest you reach out to your supporters 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
SUBJECT: Invitation to Support ME (or US) at the Children’s Business Fair on Sunday, May 18th
BODY:
Hi!
I (or we) would like to invite you to support my (or our) business at the Children’s Business Fair. My (or our) business is named __(put your business name here)___ and I (or we) will be selling ___(add your products and/or services here)___. I (or we) would appreciate seeing you at the Fair.
Here is the information about the event so you can come out and shop!
To save this event to your Google calendar, click here.
Thank you and I (or we) look forward to seeing you there!
(add your signature(s) here, which should include your business name)
(it can also be effective to include a picture of you with your products as well!)
E-FLYERS
Feel free to copy/paste these virtual flyer graphics into social media posts and emails!
DIY FLYERS - PRINTABLE
LOGISTICAL DETAILS
THE SOUTH SIDE
(Booths 1 thru 35)
THE NORTH SIDE
(Booths 36 thru 63)
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED
- 1, 10'x10' pop-up canopy tent
- 1, 6' folding table
- Tent weights
WHAT TO BRING
KEY ITEMS:
- Chairs (we will not be providing any chairs!)
- Products + Materials + Equipment
- Booth Displays + Decorations
- Sign
- Table Cloth
- Lunch + Snacks
- LOTS of Water (it's going to be hot!)
- Sunscreen (it's going to be sunny!)
- Money Box + Paper + Pen
- Wind back up plan (Assume it will be windy. Do you need paperweights or anything else to help make sure the wind doesn't spoil your plans?)
- ***UPDATE*** We WILL have access to power - so feel free to bring FANS and EXTENSION CORDS! It's gonna be hot!
| Hook_and_Thread | 01 |
| Arjun's_Drawings | 02 |
| MOCHI | 03 |
| Kawaii_Corner | 04 |
| FUTUR | 05 |
| Candy_Clouds | 06 |
| Cool_Epoxy_Coasters | 07 |
| Klego | 08 |
| The_JKs_Creations | 09 |
| Sarahs_Kid_Boxes | 10 |
| S_and_E_Food_and_Crafts | 11 |
| Fruyotastic | 12 |
| Barks_and_Bandanas | 13 |
| Dcreate | 14 |
| BallOut | 15 |
| Squishbros | 17 |
| Clay_Creatures | 18 |
| Mushroom_Duck | 19 |
| Elemental_Animals | 20 |
| Finleys_Snowcones | 21 |
| Andrews_Brown_Butter_Bakery | 22 |
| Donnas_Book_Club | 23 |
| Sweet_and_Spicy | 24 |
| Creative_Creations | 25 |
| Cardboard_Kingdom | 26 |
| MomofuguCo | 27 |
| AJs_Ink | 28 |
| Blue_Bonnet_Craft_Shack | 29 |
| Monkai_Designs | 30 |
| Trinkets | 31 |
| Addison_and_Violet's_Confectionary | 32 |
| Marfa_Wands | 33 |
| Kiera_Beautique | 34 |
| Sylas'_Stuff_and_More | 35 |
| Washimals | 36 |
| The_Jewelry_Sisters | 37 |
| Atlas's_Lemonade | 38 |
| The_3_Sisters_Rocks | 39 |
| Comfy_Kitchen | 40 |
| Snakey’s_Watermelon_Juice | 41 |
| Latkes_Latkes_Good_to_Eat | 42 |
| Popcorn | 43 |
| Pokeworld | 44 |
| Best_3D | 45 |
| Nightelligence | 46 |
| Cool_Dragons | 47 |
| Finn_and_Oliver’s_RGB_Refreshments_and_Salsa | 48 |
| Things_Made_Of_Paper | 49 |
| Tactical_Tie_Dye | 50 |
| Nemesis_and_Heroes_Card_Shop | 51 |
| 3D_Fidget_Foundry | 52 |
| Tenmei | 53 |
| Cleaners_to_the_Rescue | 54 |
| The_Bead_Boss | 55 |
| The_Doghouse | 56 |
| Masterstroke | 57 |
| Efflorescence | 58 |
| Hot_Hair | 59 |
| Healthy_ReShine | 60 |
| Lemonade_and_Novelty_Items | 61 |
| Craftyworld | 62 |
| Unforgettable_Fudge | 63 |
THE BIG DAY
THE TIMELINE
- Please park in your corresponding Parking Garage (Southside Booths = Green Garage, Northside Booths = Orange Garage - see map)
- Go directly to your booth and set up (Southside Map: Booths 1 thru 35) (Northside Map: Booths 36 thru 63)
- After setting up, don't forget to stop by the Check In Table (Red Square - see map) and get your T-shirt!
- Please plan on being fully set up, checked in and ready to sell no later than 11:50a!
- You'll hear "Into the Unknown" by Panic at the Disco when it's time to gather!
- Grab your snacks and drinks and head down to the Center Green for a Picnic Snack on the Center Green (see map)
- This is your chance take a quick break and recharge for the second half of the fair! We'll have blankets and bubbles...and there may even be a dance party!
- This is an optional activity - if you don't want to stay the full time, no worries - we'll plan on wrapping it up and sending entrepreneurs back to their booths after around 15-20 minutes (around 2pm)
- Parents can cover the booths during this time if needed!
- We'll end with a Supporter Cheer Tunnel where parents and attendees can cheer the young entrepreneurs on as they make their way back to their booths for Break Down + Clean Up
- Out of respect for the Domain Farmer's Market Vendors, please DO NOT Break Down + Clean Up before 3:34p!
- Please pack up your tent and table and return them to the Tent + Table Drop Off Area (Purple Square - see map) before leaving the fair!
ARRIVAL + CHECK-IN + SET UP
We will be set up alongside the Domain Farmer's Market - you will get your booth assignment via email, prior to the event!
3-STEP SET UP + CHECK-IN PROCESS:
- Please park in your corresponding Parking Garage (Southside Booths = Green Garage, Northside Booths = Orange Garage)
- Go directly to your booth and set up (Southside Map: Booths 1 thru 35) (Northside Map: Booths 36 thru 63)
- After setting up, don't forget to stop by the Check In Table (Red Square - see map) and get your T-shirt!
THE PARENT LOUNGES
We will do our best to provide a shaded area for parents to chillax, chat with other parents and maybe even have a little fun while their bosses entrepreneurs are hard at work in their booths!
Unfortunately, space is very limited at this venue, but if we can set aside space, you'll see tents labeled "Parent Lounge" :-)
PARENT LOUNGE - WHAT TO BRING
- Camp chairs
- Plenty of water/drinks
- Lunch + Snacks
- Book, games or other entertainment
- Sunscreen/Hat/Sunglasses
- Fans (handheld or battery powered) or other cooling tech (like those cooling neck bands, etc) - even in the shade, it will be hot! If you have a preferred method of keeping cool, plan on bringing it!
- Picnic Blanket (if you have small children who are also tagging along)
- BONUS - Wanna be the popular kid at the party? Bring a snack to share with other parents!
AWARDS
- Most Original
- Most Business Potential
- Best Presentation
Age Categories: ages 6-9; ages 10-13; ages 14+
NOTE: To honor the spirit of the Children's Business Fair, booths must be led and operated by the young entrepreneurs themselves. While parents are welcome to support from the sidelines, any booth found to be primarily run by an adult will be disqualified from award consideration. Thank you for empowering your child to take the lead!
Guidelines for Parents and Guardians
- Parents of younger children may sit in their booth, but the children are to be responsible for the setup, sales and interacting with the customers.
- This event is designed to give children a taste of selling a product. Please let them have that experience.
- Any parent seen selling to the customer or promoting the child’s product will result in disqualification from the competition.
FAN FAVORITES FEEDBACK + VOTING
This year, we'll be providing a way for our shoppers to celebrate excellence and give feedback directly to the entrepreneurs! ALL of our awards this year will be based on the feedback that they receive from shoppers!
We will begin compiling the scores at 2:30p! You can give feedback to as many entrepreneurs as you want - so if you see someone that you want to recognize for their hard work, determination, positive attitude and enthusiasm, unique offering, awesome presentation, etc. SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!
Simply scan the Booth QR, submit your scores + feedback and you're done! It takes less than a minute!
BREAK DOWN + CLEAN UP
After the Awards Ceremony, when the fair officially ends, please plan on breaking down your booth prior to leaving:
3-STEP BREAK DOWN + CLEAN UP PROCESS:
- PACK UP your stuff
- WIPE DOWN your table (if it is wet or dirty)
- COLLAPSE + RETURN your tent and table to the Tent + Table Drop Off Area (Purple Box - see map) before leaving the fair!
Still have questions? Email us at support@actonacademynwaustin.org
