Maximizing Success at the County Fair: Shared Booth Tips and Tricks

[pamperedmom2owen]

Ok, I am setting up at the big fair in our county in September. I'm sharing with 5 other girls from my cluster. It's a 5 day affair. How should we handle the set-up and display? Should I just leave my stuff there? Take it with me everyday? Everyone bring their own display? I'm just not sure about how to handle this! Thanks for any advice!!

 

[pamperedbecky]

My cluster and a couple others go in together on a booth at the county fair. I just had my second shift today. We divide it up into shifts and it works really well. One of the directors sets up at the beginning with the super starter kit, as well as the new products that are coming out in September. At the fairs we do, the security is really good, so we just leave everything out on the tables and cover it up with sheets and stuff. As far as I know, there's never been any problems.

We all usually have some sort of flyer that we hand out. On one side is the part that one of the great directors puts together, then we all choose what we want to copy on the other side. We display laminated posters or pages of all the upcoming specials, as well as display a booking binder. I think the set up is great and those striped simple additions REALLY attracted a lot of attention, so I definitely recommend putting those at the front of your booth. We stand the whole time because we feel we're more approachable that way. We don't have a table we stand behind. We have a table at the back of the booth and a couple on the sides, so people can come "in" to browse. I hope that gives you a good picture of how we do it. It's a great time to do it because you can get people's names and addresses to send them the new catalog since it'll just be coming out. I would recommend doing that and giving away old catalogs at the fair because that way you get their contact info. Be sure to get phone numbers and email so you can follow up!

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there! Congrats on setting up at the big fair in your county! Here are a few suggestions for handling the set-up and display:1. Communicate with your fellow cluster members: Before the fair, make sure to have a group discussion with the other girls in your cluster to come up with a plan for the set-up and display. This will help avoid any confusion or conflicts later on.2. Decide on a unified theme: It might be a good idea for everyone to have a cohesive theme for their displays. This will make the overall booth more visually appealing and professional.3. Consider the size of your items: If you have smaller items, it might be best to leave them at the booth overnight. However, if you have larger or more valuable items, it might be safer to take them with you each day.4. Rotate responsibilities: You and your fellow cluster members can take turns manning the booth and taking breaks. This will also give everyone a chance to explore the fair and enjoy the festivities.5. Bring your own display: Each person can bring their own display, but make sure they all fit together cohesively. You can also consider pooling resources and creating a shared display.Overall, the key is to communicate and work together as a team to create a successful and organized set-up. Good luck at the fair!