WALTHAM CHILDREN'S BUSINESS FAIR

Waltham Children's Business Fair

IN-PERSON EVENT: Waltham Children’s Business Fair

Watch Young Entrepreneurs Launch Their First Startups!

Children will have the unique opportunity to develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers — all in one exciting day at our youth-run marketplace!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Marketplace)

Location: Waltham Common, 610 Main Street, Waltham, MA

We are thrilled to welcome approximately 100 youth-run booths to the 9th Annual Waltham Children’s Business Fair, now proudly a part of the International Children’s Convention.

Each booth will feature a flag representing the participant’s country of origin, celebrating the global diversity of our young entrepreneurs.

International Children’s Convention (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Stay for the second half of this inspiring day, featuring:

International Art Exhibition
Cultural Talent & Fashion Show
Traditional Food Tasting
Awards Ceremony

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Business Competition

All participants will be automatically entered into our Business Competition, judged on:

Most Original Business Idea
Highest Business Potential
Best Presentation

Four winners will receive $100 cash prizes (shared among partners if applicable).

One of these will be selected as the Overall Winner and receive an additional $100, for a total of $200!

Mentorship Opportunity

Top winners interested in taking their venture further will be paired with mentors to help grow their business beyond the one-day event.

Participation Fee: $25 per booth

All participants will receive non-cash recognition for their creativity and effort.

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Brought to You By:

Mamai Art Gallery, Inc. • Acton Academy

Generously supported by our donors and volunteers who believe that principled entrepreneurs — whether global icons like Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey or local business heroes — are role models who innovate, serve, and inspire.

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2025 EVENT DETAILS