Neepawa is set to host up to 30 young entrepreneurs at the 4th annual Neepawa Children’s Business Fair this Thursday, August 13, 2026. The free event runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Yellowhead Community Recreation Centre at 175 Mountain Ave, and everyone is welcome to stop by and support the next generation of local business owners.
The fair, organized by Neepawa Economic Development Officer Marilyn Crewe in partnership with the Acton Children’s Business Fair, invites children aged 6 to 15 to test their entrepreneurial skills by launching a one-day business. That means selling products they have created themselves, everything from handmade crafts to tasty treats and creative services.
This is not the first time young people in Neepawa have flexed their business muscles. Since the fair began in 2023, local kids have earned nearly $7,500 in total sales. In 2023, 20 businesses brought in more than $3,700, followed by 19 businesses selling $1,700 in 2024, and 18 businesses topping $2,000 last year.
Crewe has hosted the Neepawa fair since its first year and has served as the town’s Economic Development Officer since 2014. The event is part of a larger global movement started in 2007, with the Acton Children’s Business Fair supporting more than 5,000 fairs in 35 countries.
Families and community members can attend free of charge and browse the booths to see what these young CEOs have to offer. The fair also takes place alongside the Neepawa Farmer’s Market, which moves inside the venue for the day, adding even more local flavour to the afternoon.
