No one plans an event and wants it to be less than a success. Of course, when you are planning and organising an event, you want it to be as successful as can be, whether it’s a birthday or anniversary, a wedding, a corporate affair, a family fun day for your school or sports club. And if you have decided to hold a funfair, then the pressure is definitely on – especially with all the funfair attractions, fairground rides, and activities from which you can choose. You need to choose wisely, and you also need to consider other aspects that can affect your event's overall outcome. So what are these factors, then? Here are the most important factors you should consider when planning your funfair event.
Your location and venue
Holding a funfair at a public park or space is a standard, but when you are looking for the right location and venue, there are other aspects you should think about as well. One of these is what you need to do so you can secure your chosen location as soon as possible. It’s best to do your site visits as early as possible so you can secure it on the date or dates you want, and if you need to sign an agreement or contract, then do so as soon as you have made sure the location or venue is exactly what you require. But there are other considerations, such as parking, permits, private security (is it necessary?), and the insurance which may be required by the location and venue.
Your promotional strategy, volunteers, and sponsorship
There are also some essential aspects that can make or break your event, and one of these is your promotional or marketing strategy. How are you planning to market your fairground event? Are you making use of traditional strategies or incorporating digital strategies such as the use of social media? You also have to think about your volunteers. Who will they be, and how will you organise them? For this, it's best to separate them into committees so everyone will know their role and what they are supposed to do. If you are thinking of acquiring sponsors, how will you do it? Determine your tiers for sponsorship, if any, and figure out a way to solicit your sponsors and recognise and thank them for their sponsorship.
Your theme, food, and other logistical needs
It would be a great idea if you could have a theme for your funfair event – something to which everyone can relate. Also, when it comes to food, you need to think carefully about what kind of food you want to serve and which food stalls to incorporate. The good news is there are a lot of food stalls you can showcase at your funfair event, and we don’t just specialise in games and funfair stalls for hire – we can also offer a broad range of food stalls and food vending tricycles that offer popcorn, candy floss, hot dogs, doughnuts, Prosecco, tea and coffee with cookies, pastries, and cake, soft-scoop ice cream, crepes, and more.
Your other logistical requirements are important, and these include your requirements for first aid, shade and seating for attendees, and hygiene facilities, too.
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