Question 1

What is the Bellevue Children's Business Fair?

Accepted Answer

The Bellevue Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.

Question 2

When and where is the 2024 Bellevue Children's Business Fair?

Accepted Answer

The fair will take place on August 4th, 2024 at Bellevue Downtown Park (10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004).

Question 3

How do applications work?

Accepted Answer

Each business should submit an application if they want to participate in the fair (linked here)(https://forms.gle/SKqVHe7MDuK5SJ7N8) Each business can have up to 3 kidprenuers. In the application you will have to fill out basic details about your business, and we will evaluate your business.

Question 4

How many businesses will you accept?

Accepted Answer

We will accept up to 75 businesses.

Question 5

What if someone else has the same business idea?

Accepted Answer

No worries if more than one business is selling the same thing! We think a little friendly competition is good for everyone. Plus, we’ll always let you know if someone else had the idea first, so you can decide what you want to do next.

Question 6

How will the fair be set up?

Accepted Answer

The fair will be an outdoor event. Each business will be provided with an 6-foot table and 2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. Each business is allowed to bring tents, but it is not required.  We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.

Question 7

Will electricity be available?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.

Question 8

How will parents be involved?

Accepted Answer

Parents play a supportive backstage role in our young entrepreneurs' journey. Feel free to offer guidance, brainstorm ideas together, and even lend a hand in creating the products. But when the fair day arrives, it's showtime for the kids! We encourage parents to let the young business stars run their own booths – this means they'll be the ones chatting with customers and making those sales. It's all about empowering kids to learn and shine on their own!

Question 9

What time does the fair begin and end?

Accepted Answer

All business should arrive at 1:30 PM to setup their booths. The fair will open to all at 2:30 PM and will close at 6:00 PM for the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony ends at 6:30 PM, and everybody must pack up and clean up their stalls by 7:00 PM.

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