about the fair
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LEAP Junction is proud to present the return of our annual entrepreneurial exhibition event, The Founders' Fair!
This is an opportunity to meet and engage with an incredible group of entrepreneurs who have started or grown their businesses through our leapIN Business Accelerator Program and Fanshawe College over the years.
Featuring a pop-up market, carnival-style games, the Falcon Hot Wing Challenge, free food, and live music, it’s guaranteed to be a great way to celebrate our return to campus.
Mark it in your calendars and get ready to celebrate Entrepreneurship at Fanshawe College on September 26th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
We can’t wait to see you in person, so don’t forget to get your tickets and add it to your calendar so you don’t miss out!
WHAT TO EXPECT
OPENING CEREMONY
help us celebrate the end of the 2024 leapIN Business Accelerator and the launch of 20 new Fanshawe student and alumni businesses
FREE FOOD
Enjoy carnival themed snacks on us! We will also have some great options available for purchase from our Fanshawe Entrepreneurs and The FSU.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE
check out and support our Fanshawe entrepreneurs who have completed the LeapIN Business Accelerator
CARNIVAL GAMES
try some of our many free games for a chance to win fun prizes
The Falcon Hot Wing challenge is also back. Register Below.
The "Falcon hot" wing challenge
Sponsored by The Hot Sauce Co. and The Out Back Shack
Entrepreneurship is full of challenges - this one just happens to be spicy!
We are looking for up to 8 BRAVE participants who think they can handle the heat for a chance to win cash and prizes in our 3rd Annual Falcon Hot Wing Challenge.
We have partnered with Jesse Long from The Hot Sauce Co. a Fanshawe College grad and celebrated participant in our 2020 leapIN Business Accelerator, to make this challenge possible. Jesse will be bringing you a range of locally produced, vegan, and gluten-free hot sauce flavours that are guaranteed to make you sweat.
Special thanks to our friends at The Out Back Shack for making this possible!
Flame Fueled Prizes
$1,000
First Place
$500
Second Place
$250
Third Place
Contest Format:
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Contestants will go head-to-head for 5 heated rounds that will gradually increase in intensity.
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Each round will consist of 2 to 3 chicken wings or cauliflower bites (you choose when you register - no switching).
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The participant to beat the heat and make it the farthest will win the Grand Prize - $1,000 CASH! Other prizes available for the runner-ups.
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Now of course there can only be one Hot Wing Challenge Champion so, if multiple participants still remain after five rounds, additional rounds will be added with extra heat and intensity.
Do you think you have what it takes to beat the heat?
Registration NOW OPEN!
FSU PRESENTS
PIE THE PRESIDENT
It wouldn't be a carnival without some clowning around! PIE THE PRESIDENT with the FSU by donating to the Sharing Shop. With your donation, you'll have the opportunity to throw a pie at our FSU President!
Can't afford to donate? That's okay! You can still get in on the fun with a variety of games taking place in the courtyard.
EVENT SCHEDULE
3:00pm
3:15pm
Opening Remarks
Ceremony located inside Forwell Hall
Let the Fun Begin
Business Showcase, Live Music and Courtyard Carnival Open to Public
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4:00pm
The Falcon Hot Wing Challenge
Sponsored by The Hot Sauce Co. and The Outback Shack
6:00pm
Event Closes
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!
contact us
For more information about the event please feel free to get in touch with us.
Phone Number: 519-452-4430 Ext. 16190