Carnival Planning Blog
Your carnival or fall fair will run much more smoothly with a volunteer dedicated to only doing this one important task. Read on to learn more.
Read morePlanned a carnival a long time ago but now expecting bad weather? Here's what to do instead. The last thing you want to do is cancel your important fundraising event.
Read moreWhen hosting a carnival or festival fundraiser, one of the worst things that can happen is running out of prizes! Use our calculator and these free hints & tips to make sure you have enough prizes for winners.
Read moreIf you are planning a carnival, the fish bowl game is a super fun addition! Check out our suggestions on how to set up this game to be "fish-friendly!"
Read moreCarnivals run on games, prizes, and tickets. Carnival planners should really never run out of tickets (or prizes). If you don't have enough tickets to sell, then this just creates a confusing hassle for volunteers. Our ticket calculator will help you get the right amount!
Read moreCarnival planners should know to include a little marketing and FUN at their fundraising event! Don't display the prizes like they are last year's leftovers - we've seen several organizations make this mistake. Theme the booths, spin a story and give each booth its own uniq...
Read moreKids will look up to the big, awesome highschool footballers, and your volunteers will be able to log hours for job and college admissions. It's a win-win, so be sure to get the big kids involved with your next school carnival.
Read moreThe easiest and most inexpensive way to do face painting at your fundraising event is to use... temporary tattoos! Plus you won't need to worry about kids going home with bright blue-stained faces from "temporary" face paint.
Read moreBelieve it or not, weather is a huge part of carnival success - but not for the reasons you think. To make volunteers return you need to ensure their comfort, and to make your event goers return you must ensure they have enough fun and prizes!
Read moreTired of greasy carnival & festival food? Check out some of our hints and tips to make fun carnival food a little healthier this year.
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