6 Months to Go

6 Months to Go – Countdown!

On this page you will find:

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

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?

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