Wabash Valley Children's Business Fair

08/07/2026

Important Update

After careful consideration, I've made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Wabash Valley Children's Business Fair.

While I was incredibly excited to bring this event to our community, I want to make sure it receives the time, resources, and community support it deserves.

The good news is that this is not the end. My plan is to bring the Wabash Valley Children's Business Fair back in 2027, bigger, better, and with even more opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest, shared encouragement, and believed in this vision. Your support means more than you know, and I hope you'll join me next year as we build something truly special for our community.

Thank you for understanding, and I'll be sharing updates as planning begins for next year's event.

25/06/2026

Thank you Clark County Post for featuring WVCBF

Sponsors needed to help support our young entrepreneurs 🫶
https://wvchildfair-dv32cxot.manus.space/

Young entrepreneurs will showcase their ideas at the Wabash Valley Children’s Business Fair on July 11, 2026, at What’s The Scoop? in Terre Haute. The event encourages creativity, business skills, and community support for local youth.

13/06/2026

💡 "But what could my child sell?" 💡

We hear this question all the time, and the answer is...

Almost anything! 🎉

The Wabash Valley Children's Business Fair is all about creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. Kids don't need a complicated business idea to participate.

Here are just a few possibilities:

🎨 Handmade artwork
🕯️ Candles
🧼 Homemade soaps
🍪 Baked goods
🧁 Cupcakes & treats
🧵 Friendship bracelets
💎 Jewelry
🌱 Plants & succulents
🐶 Pet treats
📚 Bookmarks
🎮 Gaming-themed crafts
🧸 Crochet items
🖌️ Painted signs
🎄 Holiday decorations
📸 Photography prints
🥤 Specialty drinks
🍋 Lemonade
🧑‍🎨 Custom drawings
📦 Mystery boxes
🪨 Painted rocks
🧩 Original inventions

Or maybe your child has an idea nobody has thought of yet!

The goal isn't to have a perfect business.

The goal is to learn:
✅ How to create something
✅ How to talk to customers
✅ How to handle money
✅ How to build confidence
✅ How to turn an idea into reality

Some of today's most successful business owners started with a simple idea and a little courage.

What would YOUR child love to create and sell? Tell us below! 👇

10/06/2026

Somewhere in the Wabash Valley, there's a child with an idea.

Maybe they've been sketching business logos in a notebook.

Maybe they've been making bracelets at the kitchen table.

Maybe they've been dreaming about selling homemade cookies, artwork, or something completely unique.

On July 11, they will have the opportunity to turn that idea into a real business.

👉 Every participating child receives a $100 startup grant to help launch their business.

🫶 We're looking for local businesses and community members willing to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs.

✨ ️A child's first customer.
✨ ️First sale.
✨ ️First business.
✨ ️First belief that they can build something of their own.

Those moments matter.

Help us make them possible.

📨 If you'd like to become a sponsor of the Wabash Valley Children's Business Fair, send us a message today or follow the link below👇

https://wvchildfair-dv32cxot.manus.space/

Together, we're not just supporting an event.
We're investing in the future of our community. ❤️

Empowering the next generation of young entrepreneurs through creativity, leadership, and community support in the Wabash Valley.

19/05/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR THE WABASH VALLEY 🚨

We’re excited to introduce the very first Wabash Valley Children’s Business Fair — a one-day event where kids become real entrepreneurs for the day! 🎉

Young creators, future business owners, inventors, bakers, artists, makers, and dreamers will have the opportunity to:
✨ Create their own business
✨ Build a brand
✨ Sell to real customers
✨ Gain confidence & leadership skills
✨ Experience entrepreneurship firsthand

This is more than a market…
💡 It’s a movement focused on inspiring the next generation of leaders right here in the Wabash Valley.

We’re currently looking for:
✔ Young entrepreneurs (ages 6–17)
✔ Community partners & sponsors
✔ Businesses wanting to support local youth
✔ Families excited to be part of something meaningful

📍 Terre Haute, Indiana
📅 July 2026
🎉 Hosted by Wabash Valley Insider

Learn more, explore sponsorship opportunities, and follow the event journey here:
https://wvchildfair-dv32cxot.manus.space/