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6 Months to Go
1 August 2022
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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