Hosted by the Maryville Public Library

Timeline
January 22, 5:30 pm
Information Meeting
Get ready for a general overview about the fair and your opportunity to ask questions about the process and event. This meeting is the starting point for anyone thinking about participating this year or curious about getting involved.
February 5, 6pm
Application Deadline
Email the application to youthcoordinator@maryvillepubliclibrary.org or drop it off at the front desk. You are now ready to get started on your business plan and production!
February 17, 6 pm
Business Plans due for new businesses
Level Up reflections due for returning businesses
Use the fill-in the blank business plan format (or Level Up Plan) to create a plan for success for your business. Please fill in all the blanks and if you are having trouble with it, ask Elizabeth at the library or your mentor at the review meeting, but don't miss the deadline.
February 26, 5:30 pm
Business Plan Review
Veteran young entrepreneurs say this is the step that helps them the most as they get feedback from business leaders in our own community. We usually give out the t-shirts at this event, too.
Second session at 6:30 pm possible if we need to split into two groups due to number of participants.
March 14, 3 pm & 4 pm
Launch Party
This is our final step before the big day! We celebrate our successes, practice our elevator pitches, answer any last-minute questions, and celebrate our hard work! This could be reduced to one session dependent upon the number of businesses we have this year.

Getting ready for the Children's Business Fair is a series of small steps that lead up to a big, incredible day! Refer to this page often to stay on track and make your business the best it can be. With a condensed timeframe this year, deadlines are more important than ever!
Dates to remember
March 21, 2026
9 am - 12:30 pm
Market Day
Gym of First Baptist Church
121 E. Jenkins
12:30-1 pm
Awards
A printable order of events for the day with specific information about parking, and other logistics coming closer to fair day.
