Committee After Party
An absolute army of volunteers commit time and energy into pulling off big fundraising events like school fetes or community festivals. And they deserve thanks. That should go without saying—but sadly...
View ArticleOrdering supplies in bulk
Every domestic goddess knows that one way to stretch the family budget is to buy non-perishables in bulk. That same economic principle applies to fundraising events so that what you save on outgoings...
View ArticleWhy sponsoring a fete or community event is excellent value for money
Sponsorship: the word probably conjures up images of big corporates and high-profile sporting teams. But sponsorship is so much more! Sponsorship is a great way for a community group or not-for-profit...
View ArticleJust for the kids
Sometimes making money isn’t the reason to host an event: it’s about community building and putting a smile back on the dial. Sporting clubs are notably good at putting on Family Fun Days. Outwardly,...
View ArticleBeaded bunny pin
These are so cute…and easy for the kids to do! This has been provided to us by The Spotlight Inspiration Room Materials • 14 x 27mm safety pins • 1 x 40mm safety pin • seed beads – blue, white &...
View ArticleHow wristbands can benefit your event
By Fiona There are many elements to juggle when preparing for your fete to make sure that everything falls into place, and your fete is remembered by all as a success. You need a committee to decide...
View ArticleString Art
Perfect for a Kid’s craft stall! This has been provided to us by The Spotlight Inspiration Room Materials: • white or coloured card • pencil & ruler • yarn in colour of choice • scissors • sticky...
View ArticleBackpack pins
This has been provided to us by The Spotlight Inspiration Room Materials: • large safety pins or kilt pins • large alphabet beads • assorted plastic beads • clear beading cord • scissors Step 1 Cut 3...
View ArticleRisk Management Plans for Fete Stalls
Please find below Risk Management Plans for popular school-run fete stalls. These are all word documents so it will be very easy for your convenors to update and change the information according to...
View ArticleDrawing Competition Idea
A great way to get the kids excited and involved in fete preparations is to have a drawing competition. You can incorporate their drawings in the fete promotional posters to be put up around your...
View ArticleHow to Organise a Fete
We are very excited to present a FREE guide to organising a fete. The Fete Guide includes checklists, templates and downloads! The following guides are available to assist you with your planning, each...
View ArticleAsk your fete Question
Fill out my online form. The post Ask your fete Question appeared first on Fetes & Festivals - For anyone involved in organising an outdoor event from a small school fete to a company picnic to a...
View ArticleFete Convenor’s Perspective
How to Make a Great Fete St’s Peters & Pauls School in Bulimba, recently held a hugely successful fete, raising over $106,000. We were lucky enough to find out from Rebecca Lawrence, Fete...
View ArticleBest Fete Fundraisers? Review – Our Lady of the Way
Best fete fundraisers or not so good? Read a fete review from a visitor’s perspective The weather wasn’t kind. Cold very overcast Sunday. By midday the skies opened up and we left after that (we had...
View ArticleFete volunteers
14. Fete volunteers Fete Volunteers are the lifeblood of events. They make them happen. This chapter provides proven tips on how to recruit and retain fete volunteers. Fete days are huge. They use a...
View ArticleThe Fete file: A fete convenor’s bible
The Fete file: A fete convenor’s bible How many times have I heard a new fete committee convenor lament: “There’s nothing written about the last one. All the paperwork’s missing!”. Well here we are...
View ArticleFete clean-up and fete wrap-up
Fete Clean-up and Wrap-up The fete wrap-up is not really over until the clean-up is finished, thank-you’s taken care of and the handover manual completed. Once again many hands make light work… have...
View ArticleFete Guide Contents
Fete Guide – Contents Page Organising a fete is a massive but rewarding task! We have put together this comprehensive guide to break it down and make it easier for you. It is the full extract of...
View ArticleIt’s fete day showtime!
It’s Fete Day Showtime! The day of your fete has arrived! It’s Showtime! For fuss-free preparation, allow plenty of time before gates open. • Hand out identity badges to all stall holders and fete...
View ArticleThe day before the fete
Fete Schedule – The day before the fete Aim to set up as much as possible on the day before the fete. Your fete schedule is crucial. Not only will you have enough to do on the actual day, but this...
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