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200 YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS FEATURED AT COLORADO GARDEN & HOME SHOW
Youth ages 5-17 to showcase their creative products at The Children’s Entrepreneur Market
WHAT:
A group of enterprising kids are planting the seeds of entrepreneurship at the 66th annual Colorado Garden & Home Show. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a nonprofit initiative that teaches youth ages 5-17 how to run their own small business, will be a highlight of opening weekend.
Approximately 200 Colorado children will occupy 85 booths selling a creative array of products, including handmade bath products, vintage clothing, sensory kits, wood working pieces, handmade jewelry, fossils and even a lemonade stand.
Through the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, children “learn and earn” through video lessons, curriculum, scholarships and a blog series that shares lessons and experiences from kids, for kids. Selling their products at marketplaces like the Colorado Garden & Home Show provides them with the opportunity to fine-tune their business strategy and earn real money among some healthy competition. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is currently in 26 states and aims to be nationwide by the end of the year.
WHEN:
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver; 700 14th St.
INTERVIEW & PHOTO OPS:
- Kids ages 5-17 working their booths and selling a variety of items to attendees
- Show attendees/customers
- The Children’s Entrepreneur Market spokesperson
- Colorado Garden & Home Show spokesperson
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Colorado Garden Foundation awards 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales at the show throughout Colorado in the form of grants and student scholarships, including one four-year, full-ride scholarship to attend a Colorado institution by the Colorado Garden Foundation. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $13 million for horticultural projects and scholarships throughout the state.
Show Hours and Admission
Saturday, February 8 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 9 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, February 10 (2-for-1) 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11 (2-for-1) 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12 (2-for-1) 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 13 (2-for-1) 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, February 14 (2-for-1) 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 15 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 16 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Discount tickets available at AXS.com
- General Admission $15
- Senior Ticket $12
- Weekdays are two-for-one admission
- Children 12 and under attend for free
2025 Colorado Garden & Home Show Sponsors
Bellco Credit Union presents the 2025 Colorado Garden & Home Show sponsored by Lifetime Home Remodeling. The show is presented in association with Carpet Mill Outlet and Mattress Firm. Official suppliers include Custom Decks, Groundworks, Human Touch Massage Chairs, Monarch Construction & Roofing, ReNew Home Innovations, and Team Dave Logan. With Media Partner 5280 Magazine.
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About Colorado Garden Foundation
Colorado Garden Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, 501(c)(3), provides funds for horticultural-related grants and scholarships for the benefit of Colorado. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $13 million for horticultural projects and scholarships throughout the state. Each fall, Colorado Garden Foundation presents the Colorado Fall Home Show focusing on home renovation, remodeling and sustainable living. Each February, it presents the Colorado Garden & Home Show, the Rocky Mountain region’s largest, oldest and most prestigious consumer garden and home improvement show west of the Mississippi in February. For more information, visit ColoradoGardenFoundation.org, facebook.com/coloradogardenfoundation or Instagram @cogardenfdn.
About Children’s Entrepreneur Market
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market was launched in 2017 in Utah and aims to operate in every state by 2026, with a goal of being in more than 200 metro areas and serving half a million children each year. The program gives children an opportunity to try their hand at business in venues that bring large numbers of a diverse community together where hundreds of authentic interactions are possible. The market staff specialize in identifying and securing the venues; children develop valuable life skills in this family-centered project as they practice the fundamentals of running a small business, all while having fun. Learn more at https://childrensentrepreneurmarket.com/.
Colorado Garden Foundation
959 S. Kipling Parkway, Suite 100 · Lakewood, CO 80226
303-932-8100 · www.ColoradoGardenFoundation.org
A nonprofit organization providing scholarships and grants statewide