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6 Months to Go – Countdown!

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What is ‘Fete in a Box’?

Our ‘Fete in a Box’ Countdown is the predecessor to our book: The Practical Fete Handbook for Fundraising Event Organisers! The book contains all of the information in this article and so much more – consolidated in an easy-to-read format, including the bonus: 99 Fete Stall Ideas! You can buy the book in printed form or as an eBook here.

6 Months to Go! It’s time for:

Convenor

  • Contact Rotary re marquees
  • Formally Invite local MP’s etc

Logistics

  • OOTB: car park silent auction or incentive prize

Stalls

  • Confirm stall convenors
  • Stall holder pack – previous year info, reimbursment forms, exp form, evaluation form

Marketing

  • Facebook schedule – begin adding posts to come up montly / weekly / daily – here is some inspiration for some Sharable Facebook Funnies to get your audience participating.

Sponsorship

  • Start sourcing local sponsorship

 Entertainment

  • Book face painter
  • Organise school performances
  • Organise local performances
  • Invite community entertainment eg local dance schools
  • Class: perform and art

Raffle

  • Silent / live auction
  • Raffles, prizes, licence, part of fete or separate?

Useful Articles

Silent Auctions
Fundraising Tip; Running a Silent Auction
Making Fundraising Targets Fun
Virtual Volunteering
Pet Fundraiser; How to involve pets in fundraising
Ideas for making your event ‘greener’
A guide to asking for in-kind sponsorship for Fetes and Festivals


Quickfind Guide:

Activities, Face Painters and Entertainment

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Amusement Rides and Jumping Castles

ACT   |   NSW   |   NT   |   QLD   |   SA   |   TAS   |   VIC   |   WA

Animals & Pony Rides

ACT   |   NSW   |   NT   |   QLD   |   SA   |   TAS   |   VIC   |   WA

Bulk Suppliers

ACT   |   NSW   |   NT   |   QLD   |   SA   |   TAS   |   VIC   |   WA

Fireworks

ACT   |   NSW   |   NT   |   QLD   |   SA   |   TAS   |   VIC   |   WA

First Aid, ATMs & Services

ACT   |   NSW   |   NT   |   QLD   |   SA   |   TAS   |   VIC   |   WA

Food, Drink & Fun Foods

ACT   |   NSW   |   NT  |   QLD   |   SA   |   TAS   |   VIC   |   WA

Glow Sticks / LED

ACT   |   NSW   |   NT   |   QLD   |   SA   |   TAS   |   VIC   |   WA

Showbags, Novelties & Prizes

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Stall Supplies & Stallholders

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