Great Bend Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026

Welcome to Barton County's sixth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge! This competition is created to challenge our youth, encourage our business community to partner with and mentor our younger generations, and foster a community spirit for entrepreneurship!

This competition will take place at the Great Bend Events Center. 
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There is $2500 in prize money to be divided among the top four competitors. Third place with receive $500 second place will receive $750 and first place will receive $1000 and the opportunity to continue onto the the Statewide competition! Audience members will also have a chance to vote for their favorite to award them $250 for our people's choice award!
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The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event to cheer on our student competitors and show your support for the next generation of business leaders. 

Contestants will arrive at 11:00am for lunch and a "get to know you" informal chat with the judges. The trade show presentations will be open to the public starting at noon. The winners will be announced at 1:00 pm.