SAGA’s 5th Annual Children’s Business Fair

September 02, 2025 | Written by: Campbell Wheby

Young entrepreneur selling his items in downtown.

Calling all the Young Entrepreneurs of Lee County, Sanford, and Town of Broadway!

On Saturday, October 11th, from 8:30 AM to noon, Downtown Sanford will come alive with creativity and innovation at SAGA’s 5th Annual Children’s Business Fair! Held in the parking lot across from Yarborough’s Ice Cream and alongside the Sanford Farmer’s Market, this free, family-friendly event is open to the public and promises a morning full of inspiration.

At the Children Business Fair, kids bring their entrepreneurial dreams to life! They become young creators that sell their own products or services, build brands, design marketing strategies, and open shops for a one-day marketplace where they manage everything from setup to sales.

Last year’s Children Business Fair featured eighteen talented budding entrepreneurs and welcomed more than six hundred curious customers. This year, we expect it to grow even more.

Thanks to the support of Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and our generous Chamber Ambassador volunteers, this event shines a spotlight on the next generation of innovators.

These young entrepreneurs remind us that business leaders are the people who dream, take risks, create jobs, and help their communities thrive.

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s business innovators and leaders, and SAGA’s Children’s Business Fair gives children the opportunity to spread their entrepreneurial wings! Come see all the creativity that our children have at this year’s fair. Come to see the fantastic products and walk away inspired and hopeful for the future of our children and community.

Do you know a young entrepreneur ready to display their big idea? Encourage them to apply!

Applications open this Friday, September 5th at https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/16448.

Susan Gomez

Chamber of Commerce Director

sgomez@growsanfordnc.com