KIDS IN CHARGE

Parents are welcome, but are strongly encouraged to stand back and let the children deliver their pitch and close the sale.

Guidelines

CREATIVITY WINS

The most successful entrepreneurs sell products that solve a problem, are well priced, or that customers simply can’t resist!

Prepare For The Market

BUILD CONFIDENCE

As children learn free market principles by creating goods, engaging customers and executing their business plan, their confidence soars!

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Upcoming markets near DeKalb

Aurora
September 13 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Aurora Farmers Market at Water Street Mall 13 S. Water St.
Aurora, IL 60505

How the markets work

PARTICIPATION

Entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 can participate in our farmer’s/craft market run entirely by kids!

PRODUCTS

Children can sell anything! It can be handmade, store-bought, food, games or services.

SELLING

At our markets, the kids must do the selling! They are in charge of all aspects of their business. (No bartering allowed.)

BOOTHS

All booths are a 10’x10′ space and families bring all their own supplies (table, canopy, etc).

PARENTS

Mom and Dad can help set up, then get to sit back and watch their kiddos run the show, all on their own!

REGISTER

Our markets sell out so you’ll want to sign up early! Registrations are required, and there are no refunds or waiting lists. 

Kids love these markets!

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Parents love them too…

“Thank you for hosting such a great event! We had so much fun! And thank you to our great community we sold out!“
“Thanks for doing this for them...what a great opportunity. We love this organization and what you guys are doing for these young kids!!“
“Our 10 yr. old daughter participated in the event where she had a chance to learn about building and operating a business and interacting with the community. She was able to see firsthand the impact that small businesses can have on a community. The experience deeply impacted and encouraged her to improve her business...“

 

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Sign up early! Markets sell out fast and there are no waiting lists!

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