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6 Months to Go

1 August 2022

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6 Months to Go – Countdown!

On this page you will find:

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

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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?

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