Frequently Asked Questions

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When is the Kid Business Fair?

Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 10am-1pm in Downtown Nampa at the corner of 14th Ave S & 1st St S.

How much is the business fair?

There is a $17 booth fee to participate in the kid business fair. Families can share the booth, so 1, 2, 3, or even 4 kids can share a booth and only pay the one fee of $17.

How long is the business fair?

The business fair will run from 10AM-1PM. ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO CHECK IN BY 9AM AT THE LATEST. Venders are not allowed to take down their booth until the event ends at 1 pm.

What should I bring the day of the event?

Each booth needs to provide their own 10X10 canopy and table/display for their product. Please note, this event is held in a parking lot. Please bring adequate weight/sand bags to hold your canopy down, as stakes will not work. You’ll also need to bring your product to sale and a way to accept money. Also note that it may be very hot, so bring adequate water and some lunch, or extra cash to buy food from other vendors.

Who should be with me in my booth?

You must have at least 1 adult helping you the day of the event. Creating and selling the product with siblings/friends is encouraged. Adults are there to help set up and supervise, but need to sit back, and let their kids run the show!

How will the fair be set up?

The Kid Business Fair will take place in a parking lot downtown Nampa. Booth space will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. If you want to be by a friend, stand by them in line when you check in that morning! The fair will be set up much like a farmers market. We are unable to provide electricity to booth spaces.

Will electricity be provided?

Unfortunately we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.

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How much money will I make at the fair?

We look at this as a great opportunity for kids to learn what it would be like to start a business and sell a product. This is not organized for kids to make hundreds of dollars, but we hope family/friends and the community will come out to support the kids!

Can I sell food at the fair?

Food handling rules are in effect. Cottage foods are ok to sell at the event and do not require a food handlers license. IF you wish to sell foods that do not qualify as Cottage Foods, you must complete a food handlers course and have proof of completion at the event as well as follow all regulations. If you are unsure, check the learn more on the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare website.


These PDFs will be helpful:
Cottage Foods Fact Sheet
Cottage Foods FAQs

If you want to sell non-Cottage Foods and go through the effort of applying for a Temporary Food Permit, watch this video on this link: Temporary Food Establishment Video. Note that this has to be applied for 30 days prior to the event.

Do we have to charge and pay Sales Tax?

Yes, every booth needs to register for a temporary seller permit through the Idaho State Tax Commision under the Kid Business Fair. Its easy. Instructions can be found on our Sales Tax page.

How can I spread the word about the business fair?

We designed a PDF flyer for you to hand out to your family, neighbors or post around town! You can access the flyer here. Post pictures on social media and tag us in them (we’ll try to re-share them). Just tell everyone about it, your teachers, relatives, grandma and grandpa. Tell them to mark their calendars!

How many kid businesses will you accept?

We will accept up to 90 booths. We could potentially have more businesses than booth with siblings sharing space within a booth, but the total number of booths will be limited to 90.

When does the Kid Business Fair usually happen every year?

The Kid Business Fair is held annually on the Saturday before Father’s Day.

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When is the Kid Business Fair?

Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 10am-1pm in Downtown Nampa at the corner of 14th Ave S & 1st St S.

How much is the business fair?

There is a $10 booth fee to participate in the kid business fair. Families can share the booth, so 1, 2, 3, or even 4 kids can share a booth and only pay the one fee of $10.

How long is the business fair?

The business fair will run from 10AM-1PM. ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO CHECK IN BY 9AM AT THE LATEST. Venders are not allowed to take down their booth until the event ends at 1 pm.

What should I bring the day of the event?

Each booth needs to provide their own 10X10 canopy and table/display for their product. Please note, this event is held in a parking lot. Please bring adequate weight/sand bags to hold your canopy down, as stakes will not work. You’ll also need to bring your product to sale and a way to accept money. Also note that it may be very hot, so bring adequate water and some lunch, or extra cash to buy food from other vendors.

Who should be with me in my booth?

You must have at least 1 adult helping you the day of the event. Creating and selling the product with siblings/friends is encouraged. Adults are there to help set up and supervise, but need to sit back, and let their kids run the show!

How will the fair be set up?

The Kid Business Fair will take place in a parking lot downtown Nampa. Booth space will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. If you want to be by a friend, stand by them in line when you check in that morning! The fair will be set up much like a farmers market. We are unable to provide electricity to booth spaces.

Will electricity be provided?

Unfortunately we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.

How much money will I make at the fair?

We look at this as a great opportunity for kids to learn what it would be like to start a business and sell a product. This is not organized for kids to make hundreds of dollars, but we hope family/friends and the community will come out to support the kids!

Can I sell food at the fair?

Food handling rules are in effect. Cottage foods are ok to sell at the event and do not require a food handlers license. IF you wish to sell foods that do not qualify as Cottage Foods, you must complete a food handlers course and have proof of completion at the event as well as follow all regulations. If you are unsure, check the learn more on the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare website.


These PDFs will be helpful:
Cottage Foods Fact Sheet
Cottage Foods FAQs

If you want to sell non-Cottage Foods and go through the effort of applying for a Temporary Food Permit, watch this video on this link: Temporary Food Establishment Video. Note that this has to be applied for 30 days prior to the event.

Do we have to charge and pay Sales Tax?

Yes, every booth needs to register for a temporary seller permit through the Idaho State Tax Commision under the Kid Business Fair. Its easy. Instructions can be found on our Sales Tax page.

How can I spread the word about the business fair?

We designed a PDF flyer for you to hand out to your family, neighbors or post around town! You can access the flyer here. Post pictures on social media and tag us in them (we’ll try to re-share them). Just tell everyone about it, your teachers, relatives, grandma and grandpa. Tell them to mark their calendars!

How many kid businesses will you accept?

We will accept up to 90 booths. We could potentially have more businesses than booth with siblings sharing space within a booth, but the total number of booths will be limited to 90.

When does the Kid Business Fair usually happen every year?

The Kid Business Fair is held annually on the Saturday before Father’s Day.

Contact:
Please email us with any questions/concerns at:
kids@kidbusinessfair.com