Don’t tempt ‘fete’ - get good advice from the people who know
The school fete is often a fixture in our community calendar. These fun-filled, family friendly events can be excellent fundraisers, and can generate tens of thousands of dollars for your school. But even the feeblest imagination would see that there is a prodigious amount of work and organisation and worry behind a successful fete.
The good news is that you can take some of the worry out of the equation by consulting our Fetes and Festivals website at www.fetesandfestivals.com.au.
Under the ‘Organising Tips’ section of the website, you will discover a wealth of information from people who have ‘been there, done that’, and who have learned many hard lessons, and who will gladly share then with you to save you the trouble of learning them all over again.
Among the handy ideas and advice, you can read up on such useful subjects as ‘where do you begin?’, ‘selecting a theme for your event’, ‘stall ideas’ and ‘booking rides and equipment’.
The Fetes and Festivals website is also the best site in Australia for locating companies and organisations that supply your fete needs. From Kid’s Petting Zoo, through Pony Rides and Fairy Floss, to slides and jumping castles – they’re all here, easily searchable by your home state.
A school fete is a wonderful fundraising opportunity. Visit the Fetes and Festivals website, and let us help you do it right!
Glen Howard
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