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

To take part in the Children's Business Fair, businesses must be products created, crafted, or put together by children. The fair highlights and supports the creative masterpieces and services of young community members, emphasizing original creations over resale, imported, or externally procured items.

Vendors and their parents are responsible for their own sales, collecting sales tax, and reporting to the BOE. You can apply for a temporary sellers permit here.

Each booth can have up to 3 children working together.

The Children’s Business Fair is for children ages 6-17. Applications must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business/booth space. 

The registration fee is $30.00 per business. This includes:

• A fun educational workshop prior to the business fair.
• Downloadable resources
• 10' x 10'  booth space at the Children's Business Fair that includes a table and table linen.
• Event swag

As part of the application process, you will get the chance to select which day you would like to participate. You can select Saturday or Sunday. Full day or half day booths will be available. If you would like to participate both days you can add an extra day for $30.00.

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, and more!

All approved vendors will need to commit to the rules of ClovisFest.  Be on time and open for business for the full length of your shift. 

Shift options are as follows:
  8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

   8:00 am - 12:00 pm

   12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Set up: 6:30 am - 7:15 am. Customers will be ready to buy at 8:00 am sharp!

End of day: No early takedowns will be allowed. This is to ensure pedestrian safety and support for all vendors of ClovisFest.

All approved vendors & their parents will receive:

• Access to the vendor resource page on our website with a 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, and more.

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

Half day booth spaces will be offered again this year. Shift options will be 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm. These booth spaces include table, table linen and a tent for shade. Space is limited for these half day options.

This is a great opton for new vendors, younger entrepreneurs or for those that have other commitments during this busy season. 

The Children's Business Fair will be on September 28 & 29, 2024, as part of ClovisFest. Our event opens and closes with the rest of the ClovisFest 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 ClovisFest vendors, the Children's Business Fair can not close early. 

The Children's Business Fair will have a dedicated market space at ClovisFest. We will be located on Pollasky between 7th & 8th street. 

ClovisFest is an incredible community event that spans over twelve city blocks and attracts 40,000 attendees over the two days.  Learn more here.

Yes, baked goods can be sold. All baked goods will need to be prepackaged and labled with the ingredients. Baked goods vendor applications will be carefully reviewed and approved on a limited basis.

ClovisFest 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 sale 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.