2026 Youth Business Fair: Cradle to Career

Description

The Youth Business Fair is a one-day event where student entrepreneurs—from "Cradle to Career"— can showcase their businesses and sell their unique products to the public.

This event provides young innovators of all ages with the opportunity to gain real-world experience, receive feedback on their business ideas, learn from fellow entrepreneurs, practice essential skills like communication and sales, and even compete for prizes.

Whether you’re just starting out with your first idea or continuing to grow an established venture, the Youth Business Fair is a welcoming and supportive space to learn, connect, and celebrate entrepreneurship at every stage.

Businesses involving open flames, cooking, or on-site food preparation are not permitted. Food items must be pre-made, sealed/wrapped, and include a full list of ingredients. All food vendors must comply with applicable health codes and licensing requirements. Live animals are not permitted. Wi-Fi will not be available at the venue; however, payment applications such as Stripe may be used without Wi-Fi at the time of transaction. By registering, participants acknowledge and agree to comply with all event and venue policies.

DATE: April 11th, 2025
TIME: 11am-3pm
LOCATION: Coastland Center Mall - East Wing 

Here are some of the incredible prizes that you can win:

• By age: Elementary, Middle, High School and University
• By public vote: Most Original Idea, Highest Business Potential, Most Creative Presentation, and Community Impact
• You could even get the chance to sell your product inside of our very own Sunshine Ace Hardware with the Sunshine Award!

Prizes will be awarded in each category, so don't miss your chance to participate!

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