Any child from the age of 6-17 can apply to be a vendor.

Up to 3 young entrepreneurs can work one booth.

The Children’s Business Fair is for children ages 6-17 (on or before the day of the event). Applications must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information. No more than 3 participants per business.  We are asking for a $30.00 booth fee for each business to secure your spot.  This will include a 10' x 10' space,  table and table linen that will be set up and ready for your arrival on the day of the event. 

As part of the application process, you will get the chance to select which day(s) you would like to participate. You can select Saturday, Sunday or both days. 

We are currently working on a plan to offer half day booth space options for younger vendors. More to come soon!

We will contact you within 5 business days to confirm your participation!

Once you have been accepted, you will have access to the vendor resource page with a downloadable business plan workbook. In addition, every vendor will be invited to a free in-person entrepreneurship workshop where they will learn about marketing, financial literacy, booth presentation and packaging.

All approved vendors will need to commit to the rules of Clovis Fest - set up is from 6:30 am - 7:15 am. Customers will be ready to buy at 8:00 am sharp!  There may be half day shift options available for 10 yr old and under. Stay tuned for more information.

For those scheduled for a full day, you must be open until 5:00 pm. No early takedowns - for

 pedestrian safety and support for all vendors of Clovis Fest we are to adhere to the rules of Clovis Fest.

All approved vendors & their parents will receive:

• Access to the vendor resource page on our website with downloadable business plan workbook.
• Invitation to join our private facebook page where you can ask questions and stay up to date.
• Invitation to attend our free workshop at the end of August where you will learn about marketing, financial literacy, booth presentation and packaging.

The Children's Business Fair will be on September 23 & 24, 2023, as part of Clovis Fest. Our event opens and closes with the rest of the Clovis Fest activities. We will open for business at 8:00 am to capture the foot traffic coming from the hot air balloon launch at the Clovis Rodeo and will close at 5:00 pm. Due to pedestrian safety and support for other Clovis Fest vendors, the Children's Business Fair can not close early. 

The Children's Business Fair will have a dedicated market space at Clovis Fest. We will be located on Pollasky between 8th & 9th street. 

Clovis Fest spans over twelve city blocks and attracts 40,000 attendees over the two days.  Learn more here.

This year each vendor will have a preassigned booth for easy morning set up. You will receive your location a week before the event.

We are working hard to offer half day options for kids 10 years old and under.  This will be confirmed prior to registration in July.

Yes, baked goods are accepted but will need to be prepared in a professional kitchen as required by the California Health Department. We are so fortunate to have Clovis Culinary as one of our partners, who donates kitchen space to all young bakers to prepare and package their tasty treats. 

Clovis Culinary has reserved their kitchen space on Friday, September 22 for all young bakers. *This is the only available day.  

*Please note, we can not allow food or drinks that have been prepared at home to be sold at the fair.

Clovis Fest is partnered with a local beverage distributor who will have drinks available for purchase.  For that reason vendors are not allowed to sell bottled waters and other beverages.

Farm fresh eggs and meat are not allowed for purchase at the Chidlren's Business Fair. 

Electricity is not available.

Your kids will get the most out of this experience through their own creative process, trial/error and problem solving process. Let your child be the Chair of the Board, CEO, and owner of his/her ideas. Allow the products, the booth, and sales reflect your child at her/his best, not your best.  Your job is to maintain enthusiasm, provide encouragement and be their support staff.

Each young business is required to have a parent chaperone.