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On July 19, 2025, 1,175 young entrepreneurs participated in our biggest and boldest Lemonade Day Calgary yet! Kids turned the city’s sidewalks, driveways, parks, and storefronts into bustling lemonade businesses — learning real-world skills and having a ton of fun in the process.

The numbers tell a sweet story

This year’s registration more than tripled from last year! Our entrepreneurs were supported by 691 mentors (parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and caregivers) who guided them through the full entrepreneurial journey, from learning how to set goals and build budgets to creating marketing plans, producing their products, and serving real customers.

It’s not just the program growth that has us inspired — it’s the creativity, confidence, and hustle we saw on display. Whether it was a perfectly chosen location, standout branding, strategic upsells, or a powerful social mission, these kids were on fire.

It was a rewarding experience for participants in more ways than one. Not only did they build confidence and learn new skills, they earned real money – $355 in revenue and $259 in profit on average, with one stand owner generating a whopping $936.68 in profit!

They also gave back to their communities. All Lemonade Day entrepreneurs are encouraged to spend, save, and share some of their profits. This year’s young business owners embraced that concept with enthusiasm, donating portions of their proceeds to kids’ charities, hospitals, churches, environmental organizations, animal shelters, and more.

With this much passion and motivation, Calgary’s entrepreneurial future looks very bright!

Award winners 

The entrepreneurial journey didn’t end when the last glass was sold. Participants were encouraged to submit their business results for a shot at winning Young Entrepreneur of the Year or Best Branding for their age category. Each of these successful lemonade stands was awarded a $100 gift card.

Here are our 2025 winners!

Best Branding

This prize is awarded to one lemonade stand per age category that creates a unique and creative brand experience at their lemonade stand.

• Ages 5 & 6: David A., L’il Squeeze Co.
• Ages 7 to 9: Evelina F., Lemon Panda
• Ages 10 to 13: Enzo L., Enzo’s Pit Stop Lemonade

Entrepreneur of the Year

This prize goes to one lemonade stand per age category that demonstrates business success through financial reporting and thoughtful reflection on their entrepreneurial journey,

• Ages 5 & 6: Jai and Neel, Super Brothers Lemonade. Profit: $401.60.
• Ages 7 to 9: Harlow and Ashlyn, Squeeze The Day Lemonade. Profit: $936.68.
• Ages 10 to 13: Tega, Rayna, Tami, and Toni, The Main Squeeze. Profit: $330.23.