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4 Tips to Avoid Running Out of Prizes...
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4 Tips to Avoid Running Out of Prizes...

When 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.

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Try This Game Without The Fish...
CARNIVAL BOOTH CARNIVAL GAME CARNIVAL PRIZES FISH BOWL GAME
Try This Game Without The Fish...

If 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!" 

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Are You SURE You Have Enough Tickets?...
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Are You SURE You Have Enough Tickets?...

Carnivals 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!

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Please do Not Pass Out Prizes Like This...
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Please do Not Pass Out Prizes Like This...

Carnival 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...

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Kids with Kiddie tattoos
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EASY Kids Tattoo Booth: #1 Trick...

The above image shows a box of baby wipes. (Last updated by the Carniv...

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Three Reasons Your Carnival Needs High School Football...
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Three Reasons Your Carnival Needs High School Football...

Kids 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.

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The EASIEST Way to do Face Painting...
CARNIVAL GAME FACE PAINTING KIDDIE TATTOOS
The EASIEST Way to do Face Painting...

The 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.

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Your Carnival Booth Needs these 3 Items to be Successful...
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Your Carnival Booth Needs these 3 Items to be Successful...

Believe 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!

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healthy carnival food on a table
CARNIVAL FOOD HEALTHY FOOD
So, THIS Is How To Add Healthy Food to Your Carnival This Year!

Tired 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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The FAST Way to Decorate Outside... Without Balloons
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The FAST Way to Decorate Outside... Without Balloons

Whether you are planning a School Carnival or Fall Festival, it is fun to add some additional outside color to draw attention to your big event. Colorful decorations also make a f...

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