Acton Children's Business Fair Frederick, MD 2026

The fair takes place at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, near the C. Burr Artz Library.

The organizer identifies children ages 6–17, young entrepreneurs, and kid-run businesses as part of the fair.

The organizer describes it as North America's largest entrepreneurship event for children.

It is worth a visit for families, and for parents and educators of children ages 6-17 who want to see kid-run businesses in action, since the one-day market is built around young entrepreneurs showing their own products. Professionals looking for industry networking or deal flow would get little from it, as it is a community market at Carroll Creek Linear Park rather than a business conference.

People at outdoor family markets and street fairs usually wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing with comfortable walking shoes. Early November in Maryland is cool, so layers and a jacket are sensible for a park setting.