Carnival Planning Blog

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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The above image shows a box of baby wipes. (Last updated by the Carniv...
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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 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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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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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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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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One school couldn't afford to buy hundreds of cola bottles, so they came up with a great idea (hint, using a contest) to encourage community donations.
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So your event is over, and it was amazing! You find that you have some extra prizes - what should you do with them? See our tips and pat yourself on the back - you did not run out of prizes which is great!
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If you are organizing a community Easter egg hunt, check out these quick tips to make your event stress-free!
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