9 Months to go

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9 Months to Go – Countdown

On this page you will find:

Checklists for:
- Convenor
- Logistics
- Stalls
- Marketing
- Sponsorship
- Treasurer
- Entertainment
- Raffle
Links to useful articles
Fete video
Quickfind guide to source all the suppliers you need

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.

9 Months to Go! It’s time for:

☐ Convenor

Hold a meeting to check with coordinators to discuss needs
Canvas for remaining co-ordinators. If your community needs some extra encouragement download our P&C Poster, P&C Brochure Template and PFA Brochure Template.
Survey parents – who are connected – what skills + goods are they able to provide? Take a look at our ‘Just One Thing’ letter template.
Consider Free Dress Day/s to spur on donations

☐ Logistics

Form Wet Weather Plan – in particular, discuss whether you will consider wet weather insurance

☐ Stalls

If necessary, advertise in local newspaper/ Facebook groups for External Stall and Food operators

☐ Marketing

Consider – will you be updating your Fete Banner or printing a new one?
Advertise internally in the school newsletter for – house & stall/food operators
Fete website / FB page / Instagram / Facebook closed groups. GREAT IDEA: How about starting a ‘Fete Fringe Dwellers’ closed group and inviting your school community to join. This one is to share the micro-tasks and to make sure the load is shared. For example ‘Is anyone going to be near X in the next two days to pick up this donation’.