2026 HoCo Children's Business Fair

The application period is now open for participation on May 16, 2026.

Students ages 5-16 are welcome to apply.

Date and Time: Sat, May 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Color Burst Park | 6221 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Learn more at our FAQ's page.

Participant(s) Business Name*

Child #1*

First NameLast Name

School*

Age on day of the fair*

Adult Contact for Child #1*

First NameLast Name

Adult Contact for Child #1 Email*

example@example.com

Adult Contact for Child #1 Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Child # 2 (Optional)

First NameLast Name

School

Age on day of the fair

Adult Contact for Child #2

First NameLast Name

Adult Contact for Child #2 Email

example@example.com

Adult Contact for Child #2 Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Child # 3 (Optional)

First NameLast Name

School

Age on day of the fair

Adult Contact for Child #3

First NameLast Name

Adult Contact for Child #3 Email

example@example.com

Adult Contact for Child #3 Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Give a brief description of the product or service you plan to sell.*

What price will you charge for each item? How much will each item cost to make? (If you have a number of items for sale, please list them all.) *

How will you plan to advertise your business prior to the Fair?*

How do you plan to pay for your start up costs? (If your parents or adult sponsor are assisting with your supply costs, how do you plan to pay them back?)*

At the end of the event, how will you determine if your business has been a success?*

Do you give permission for your child's photograph or video to be taken and used without compensation by Children's Business Fair, Acton Academy, and The Acton School of Business?

YesNo

Parents: Please read over this with your child and have your child agree to this contract: I promise that the work on my business was done by me, that I earned our entry fee and that I will repay any loans required to launch my business, such as materials, marketing/signage expense, and the participation fee.

YesNo

Application Fee

HoCo CBF Registration

$35.00 Quantity

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Total

$0.00

Payment Methods

Debit or Credit Card

Choose from one of the PayPal options to make your payment.

Contract Terms