Inaugural Kidsfest gives young entrepreneurs business experience

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Kids got a chance to show off their business ventures in Franklin on Sunday with a new event called “Kidsfest.”

Eleven businesses, owned and operated by young people, banded together and were open to the public for the afternoon.

The event gives the young entrepreneurs a chance to develop the skills to grow their businesses.

Kidsfest organizer, Natalie McCutchen, says, “So I think as a kid, having goals, you know, making a little money, but also putting in that work behind the scenes and even the day of events helps them develop that work ethic they’ll need for years to come.”

One of the entrepreneurs, Aysha Cosby, shared what the event has taught her.

Cosby says, “It’s helped me realize, like, how to finance and save my money and stuff like that, while also, like, doing something I enjoy to do.”

The businesses ranged from the old reliable lemonade to cakes, desserts, scented candles and jewelry.

McCutchen hopes to have more Kidsfests in the future.