Big Ideas Start Here
Every young entrepreneur has a spark. We help them turn that spark into possibility.
The Metro Birmingham Children’s Business Fair gives young people ages 6–16 an opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, develop business skills, and experience what it takes to bring an idea to life.
From creating products and setting prices to marketing and interacting with customers, participants gain hands-on experience that builds confidence, creativity, and real-world skills.
Because today’s young innovators can become tomorrow’s business leaders.
More Than a Marketplace
The Metro Birmingham Children’s Business Fair is more than a place to sell products. It’s a hands-on learning experience where young people put their ideas into action, discover their abilities, and learn valuable lessons about business ownership.
Participants take the lead—from developing their business concepts and preparing their products to presenting their ideas and engaging with customers.
Every experience is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build confidence.
The Experience
CREATE
Turn an idea into a product or service.
BUILD
Develop business, marketing, and money-management skills.
PRESENT
Share ideas, meet customers, and experience entrepreneurship firsthand.
Who Makes it Possible?
The Metro Birmingham Children’s Business Fair is made possible through the support of a community that believes in the potential of young entrepreneurs.
Parents and Families provide encouragement and support as young people develop their business ideas.
Sponsors and Community Partners help make the fair possible by contributing resources, services, and financial support.
Volunteers give their time, talents, and energy to create a positive experience for participating young entrepreneurs.
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Get Involved
Become a Sponsor
Help provide opportunities, resources, and experiences that support young entrepreneurs.
Volunteer
Share your time, skills, and talents to help make the fair a success.
Partner With Us
Collaborate with us to expand opportunities for young entrepreneurs in our community.
Meet Our Young Entrepreneurs
Every young entrepreneur has a story. From the first spark of an idea to the excitement of making that first sale, the fair gives young people an opportunity to showcase their creativity, share their products and services, and experience the rewards of bringing a business idea to life.
These are the innovators, creators, and future business leaders we’re proud to celebrate.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
We believe entrepreneurship is a journey, not just a one-day event. Through educational workshops and our annual Children’s Business Fair, we provide young people with opportunities to learn, prepare, connect, and grow as entrepreneurs.
More details about upcoming workshops and the Spring 2027 fair will be announced soon.
Support Young Entrepreneurs
Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for young people to explore entrepreneurship, develop valuable business skills, and discover what’s possible when someone believes in their ideas.
Whether through a financial contribution, sponsorship, volunteering, or community partnership, you can help us inspire and equip the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Every contribution makes a difference.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Help us create opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs.