Tacoma Children's Business Fair in People's Park

Name: Tacoma Children's Business Fair in People's Park
Start: 2025-08-23T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-23T15:00:00-07:00
Location: People's Park 900 S MLK Jr. Way Tacoma, WA. 98405

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

People's Park 900 S MLK Jr. Way Tacoma, WA. 98405 | Tacoma, WA

This one-day event gives young people (ages 5–17) the chance to launch their own business for a day!
From creating a brand and product or service to building a unique marketing strategy, these kidpreneurs bring their ideas to life and open for customers at our vibrant one-day marketplace!
💡 They’ll also have a chance to win cash prizes in the following categories:
-Highest Business Potential
-Most Unique Business Idea
-Most Creative Presentation
Local business owners from the Hilltop neighborhood will serve as judges.
*Adults, take the back seat!
Once booths are set up, adults may only assist the very youngest participants if needed. This is a space for young people to take the lead, explore their ideas, and learn through real-world practice — with plenty of grace for trying, pivoting, and discovering what gives them joy.
📍 The fair will take place outdoors at People’s Park during the Hilltop Street Fair.
Kidpreneurs must bring their own table, chair, tent, and any other materials needed to create a real market-style booth.
🗓 Vendor applications open one month prior to August 23rd.
Only 50 spots available, and we usually fill up within two days, so don’t miss it!
Sign up for our newsletter to get notified:
👉 https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/tacoma-wa
💵 This year, there is a $15 vendor fee, paid directly to the Hilltop Business Association (the host of the Hilltop Street Fair).
If this is a barrier for your child, please email us at [email protected] — we’ll find a solution together.
🌟 Now’s a great time to start brainstorming with your young entrepreneur!
The kids’ fair runs from 12–3 PM, but the Hilltop Street Fair continues all day.
Questions? Reach out to Nicollette at [email protected]