Western Wake Children's Business Fair

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Ring in the new year with big ideas and bold dreams! Let’s empower creativity and innovation. We look forward to seeing you again at next year’s Fair!

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing volunteers! 💙Many of them aren’t pictured here, but every single one played a vital role in making the fair a success — from setting up booths to guiding and encouraging our young entrepreneurs throughout the day. Your dedication kept everything running smoothly!

A special shout-out to our incredible judges:
Mark Lawson, President, Cary Chamber of Commerce
David Bohm, Executive Director, Apex Chamber of Commerce
Quaneisha Smith, Founder & Director, For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program
Sharon Pace, Regional Director, Universal Peace Federation

Thank you all for helping nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs!

Thank you all for joining us today at the 3rd Western Wake Children's Business Fair! It's amazing to see so many supportive faces in the crowd. Our deep appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our young entrepreneurs. Thank you so much to the children that have put so much effort into preparing their products or services just for this day. It's remarkable to see all of your amazing businesses finally come together. You all should be very proud of yourselves!

We’re thrilled to welcome Parkside Eye Care as a new sponsor of the 2025 Children’s Business Fair! Located in West Cary, Parkside Eye Care provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages — from young children to seniors. Their beautiful optical boutique features the latest luxury and designer glasses, sunglasses, and premium lenses. With an on-site optical lab, they offer fast turnaround times for glasses and same-day service for many orders — perfect for anyone who needs their eyewear in a hurry! They also sell contact lenses in-office and provide free shipping on all annual supplies for added convenience. Parkside Eye Care proudly serves families across Cary, Morrisville, RTP, Durham, Apex, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and Raleigh — and they’re excited to care for all your vision needs. Thank you, Parkside Eye Care, for your generous support of our young entrepreneurs! https://www.parksideeyecare.com

We’ll be holding raffle drawings during the event to give away 40+ gift bags and tickets, each valued at $25 or more! 😍Thanks to the generous support of Sky Zone, Urban Air, Happy Feet Planet, Triangle Rock Club, and Woobles Crochet, we have an exciting selection of prizes to share with our customers. Invite your friends, teachers, and neighbors to join us! There will also be FREE face painting and popcorn for everyone to enjoy.

Join us for a day of fun at kids' marketplace at Cary’s Thomas Brooks Park on Saturday, November 8, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Stop by anytime to enjoy free face painting and popcorn, and enter our raffle to win tickets to Sky Zone/Urban Air/Happy Feet Planet/Triangle Rock Club/Woobles crochet kit and more. 40+ free gift bags with these tickets (value $25+) to give away! Inspire your kids to discover their inner entrepreneur so they can participate in the years to come. FREE ENTRY. Don’t miss out - bring your friends and family!

The fair will take place in the parking lot of the USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park. Address: 200 Brooks Park Ln, Cary, NC 27519. Do not simply search “Thomas Brooks Park” in Google or Apple Maps - it will direct you to the wrong entrance on Green Level Church Road.

🏆 The Awards for the 3rd Western Wake Children’s Business Fair are ready! 🏆

There will be one winner in each category for both age groups — 7–11 and 12–16. Come support and cheer for our amazing kidpreneurs on Saturday, November 8, 2025!
- Most Original Business Idea
- Highest Business Potential
- Best Presentation & Creativity

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A Huge Thank You to Our Diamond Sponsor — iPearl, a local business based in Apex, North Carolina. This marks another year of iPearl’s generous partnership and continued support of our mission to inspire and empower young entrepreneurs.

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We’re so grateful to have iPearl’s ongoing support. Thank you, iPearl, for your continued commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators! ❤️

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