Our Story
From 60 booths in 2022 to a Central PA tradition.
What began as a small community gathering has grown into one of the region's most inspiring youth entrepreneurship platforms — proudly sponsored by Sugaring NYC and powered by our donors and volunteers.
2022
The First Fair
60 young entrepreneurs set up shop for the first time — proof that Central PA's kids were ready to build.
2024
Growing Momentum
85+ kidpreneurs and an extraordinary community turnout, from handmade crafts to original recipes.
2025
A Milestone Year
Nearly 160 kids filled the marketplace. Some turned their booths into ongoing businesses.
2026
Bigger Than Ever
100 booths. Personalized letters from the Governor of Pennsylvania for every participant.
Meet the Founders
Ashruta Shettar & Pradeep Patil
IT professionals, small-business owners, and parents of twin daughters, Ashruta and Pradeep founded the Kidpreneurs Fair in 2022 with a simple belief: kids learn entrepreneurship by doing, not by watching.
What started around their own kitchen table — two young girls dreaming up products — has grown into a fair that has put real business experience into the hands of hundreds of Central PA children. Their motto is on the logo: Dream it, you can do it.
Be Part of History
Help build the next generation of founders.
Every booth, every tent, every Governor-signed certificate is made possible by people who believe kids learn entrepreneurship by doing. Here are three ways to stand behind them.
Presenting Sponsor: Sugaring NYC
Gold
$1,500
- Dedicated booth at the fair
- Logo on the printed flyer
- Logo on every social post & parent email
- Verbal recognition throughout the day
- Logo on the sponsor photo-booth banner
Silver
$750
- Logo on social posts & parent emails
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Social media shout-out
- Logo on the sponsor photo-booth banner
Community Friend
$250
- Logo in parent email communications
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Social media shout-out
Exclusive Feature Sponsorships
One available in each category — own a signature moment of the fair.
Kidpreneurs Shopper Cash
$2,500
Exclusive · 1 Available
- Your logo on every $5 Kidpreneurs Cash bill given to the first 200 shoppers
- Redemption-table signage on fair day
- "Powered by" promo posts + Gold-level digital benefits
Claim This Sponsorship
Awards Sponsor
$2,000
Exclusive · 1 Available
- Fund the prizes across all six age categories
- Your name announced with every winner from the stage
Claim This Sponsorship
Media & Memories
$1,500
Exclusive · 1 Available
- The official photo & video sponsor of the fair
- Logo on shared event galleries & the recap video families revisit all year
Claim This Sponsorship
Tote Bag Sponsor
$1,200
Exclusive · 1 Available
- Branded tote bags filled with goodies for every paid shopper
- Carried around town long after the fair ends
Claim This Sponsorship
Stage & Sound
$1,000
Exclusive · 1 Available
- Your dedicated banner behind the stage
- The backdrop of every award, announcement & photo moment
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Request the Full Sponsorship Packet
Volunteer Your Time
Join the team that makes fair day run. Volunteers are the backbone of this event — and front-row witnesses to a hundred first sales.
- Event-day setup & booth support
- Registration & hospitality teams
- Judging & awards coordination
Raise Your Hand
Make a One-Time Donation
Every dollar goes directly toward tents, tables, certificates, and awards — keeping booth fees low so any child with an idea can participate.
- $50 outfits a young founder's booth
- $150 funds an age category's awards
- Any amount moves a kid closer to "open for business"
Give Today
Sponsorship commitments close August 31, 2026 — event day is September 19.
