Apply to the Mini Mogul Marketplace Event
Apply to the Mini Mogul Marketplace Event
Your business must be approved prior to participating in the event. We will be in touch once we review your application.
About the Marketplace
Come support young entrepreneurs from our community!
Students will display their talent by developing a brand, creating a product or service,
designing a marketing strategy, and then opening up their business for customers
during this one-day marketplace event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mini Mogul Marketplace?
The Mini Mogul Marketplace provides a space for young entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and abilities to the local community.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 60 businesses.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
The application period will open on July 20th and will run until available spots are filled or until Sept 1, 2025, whichever occurs first. Applications must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children, ages 6 – 14 years, working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information. No more than 3 participants per business. There is a $10 fee per business that will be due after a business application has been accepted.
What is on the application?
- What product or service do you plan to sell?
- What price will you charge for each product/service? How much will each product/service cost you?
- How will you pay for your startup costs? If someone is helping you with your startup costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise/market your business before the fair?
- At the end of the fair, how will you determine if your business was a success?
How will the marketplace be set up?
The Mini Mogul Marketplace will be held at _________ with more specific details to be
available as the event gets closer. Each business will be given a 10 ft x 10 ft area to set
up their business. If a business needs a table and/or 1-2 chairs, please notify event host.
We will only be able to provide electricity for a limited number of booths. Please, reserve
in advance.
What are the Rules?
This event is designed to give children, ages 6 – 14 years of age, the experience of selling a product or service. If a parent is found selling or promoting a child’s product or service, their child’s business will be disqualified from the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
Will there be awards?
Yes! Local business owners will be present at the fair and will visit each booth to ask
students various questions about their products and business practices. Awards will be
given within the following age categories:
6-8 year olds, 9-11 year olds and 12-14 year olds. Please note that the category of
participation is based on the OLDEST member in each business.