5 Months to Go

5 Months to Go – Countdown!

On this page you will find:

• Checklists for:
  • Convenor
  • Logistics
  • Stalls
  • Marketing
  • Sponsorship
  • Treasurer
  • Entertainment

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.

5 Months to Go! It’s time for:

☐ Convenor

• Buy a coin / note counter (currently $199 from Kogan) Finance / Logistics

☐ Logistics

• Logistics , establish power / water requirements – stalls, who needs what
• Site map, include access for emergency services
• Logistics – hire cool rooms etc
• Bin lifts
• Rubbish bins – book extra with council?
• Container Refund Scheme cage? Relevant states

☐ Stalls

• Schedule convenors meeting
• Call for stallholders
• Send stallholder info
• Collect applications
• Approve applications

☐ Marketing

• Donation schedule to start

☐ Sponsorship

• Contact previous sponsors
• Contact potential sponsors
• Contact previous donors
• Contact potential donors
• Collect donations

☐ Treasurer

• Invoices for sponsorship
• Invoices for stall fees

☐ Entertainment

• Book MCs

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