# Event Details - **Event Name**: I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Real booths. Real customers. Real revenue. — Grades 3 through 12.About this EventYour child has a business inside them. May 30th is where they prove it.The I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo is a FREE, one-day live marketplace where students from 3rd grade through 12th grade show up as real business owners — not students on a field trip. They set up their own booth, sell their own products or services to real customers, and walk away with real revenue and real confidence.This is not a school fair. This is a live marketplace inside Gurnee Mills — one of the most visited retail destinations in Northern Illinois — where the next generation of entrepreneurs gets to show our community what they are made of.WHAT YOUR STUDENT VENDOR WILL EXPERIENCEA real booth in a high-traffic public marketplaceReal customers — thousands of Gurnee Mills shoppers passing throughReal revenue — they set their prices, make sales, and keep their earningsA grade-level Entrepreneur Workbook — every registered vendor receives a business preparation booklet designed specifically for their grade level to help them get readyRecognition and awards — every participant is celebrated, and top entrepreneurs are awarded for innovation, presentation, and overall business excellenceA potential mentor connection — each student is matched with a real business professional for guidance and encouragementPITCH COMPETITION — GRADES 6 THROUGH 12Students in 6th through 12th grade have the exciting option to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash awards and prizes. This is a real pitch competition — students present their business, answer judge questions, and compete for recognition at the highest level.WHO CAN PARTICIPATEGrade Level Category3rd – 5th Grade Elementary Entrepreneurs6th – 8th Middle School Makers9th – 12th High School YouthpreneursStudents arrive as business owners. They bring their products or services, their display, and their confidence. We bring the marketplace, the customers, and the community.EVENT DETAILSDate: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Gurnee Mills — Entrance G | 6170 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL Admission: FREE — open to the public Vendor Fee: $75 per student participantHOW TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENTRegister on this page and pay the $75 vendor fee to secure your spotReceive your grade-level Entrepreneur Workbook to begin preparingPrepare your products or services and booth displayShow up May 30th ready to sell, earn, and be celebratedSpots are extremely limited — only 25 student vendor spaces are available.WHAT STUDENT VENDORS NEED TO BRINGProducts or services to sellTable display and signageCash or a way to accept paymentBusiness cards (optional but encouraged)Their best attitudeA standard 8-foot table and chairs will be provided for each vendor.A NOTE FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANSWe know the $75 vendor fee is an investment. Here is what it covers — your child's booth space, event coordination, their Entrepreneur Workbook, recognition at the awards ceremony, and their potential mentor match. Every dollar goes directly toward creating the best possible experience for your young entrepreneur.Note: After completing your Eventbrite registration, you will receive a follow-up email within 48 hours with a vendor information link to finalize your student's participation details.WHAT PARENTS SAID ABOUT IKIC 2019"My children made $90 selling their handmade jewelry. They talked about starting a real business one day." — Nawana Walton, IKIC 2019 ParentPRESENTED BYGod's Essence Aromatherapy Angela K. Baldwin, Event Director support@godsessence.com www.godsessence.com/ikic-expoSupporting Sponsor: Acton Children's Business FairEvent Venue Partner: Gurnee Mills — A Simon CenterQUESTIONS?Contact us at support@godsessence.com or visit www.godsessence.com/ikic-expo for more information.We hope to see your young entrepreneur at the table. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/i-know-i-can-ikic-children-and-youth-business-expo-2026/100001986751635624 - **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.88, max: 81.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gurnee - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Gurnee Mills - **lat**: 42.3901084 - **long**: -87.95522869999999 - **full address**: Gurnee Mills, 6170 West Grand Avenue,, Gurnee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f8168ff43edf5bb42e73ea3a06df32115b099263b2fd4c3843d37d996e406612-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1f40a8-gmir.jpg?v=1775381473 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026 being held? - **A:** I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026 takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Gurnee Mills, 6170 West Grand Avenue,, Gurnee, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026? - **A:** Tickets for I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026 are priced at USD 82 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityStudent Vendor Registration — IKIC Expo 2026USD 82 + USD 7 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026? - **A:** I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026 is organized by Angela K Baldwin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** I Know I Can (IKIC) Children & Youth Business Expo 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gurnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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