Does anyone have any experience with doing craft fair fundraisers? We have a location but how do we attract crafters to join our craft fair? What do people usually charge for tables at craft fairs? If you have any experience on this type of fundraisers I would love to hear about it?
I think that craft fairs are a wonderful idea, both in participation and fundraising abilities. Recently many communities I have worked with have loved designing very unique stepping stones with both adults and children. The materials you will need are a nice bag of concrete (crack resistant if available), beads or broken tile pieces, petrolium jelly and plastic water catchers for the bottom of potted plants. This is a very simple activity and enjoyed by all that could be done at the craft fair if desired or done ahead of time and sold.
Coat the plastic containers with petrolium, pour in desired concrete, let sit for a few minutes, design away - hand prints, words, beads and broken tiles are all welcome! Once dry you will be able to remove the plastic and have an artistic stepping stone suited for any great lawn or garden!
Best of luck with the craft fair.
A craft fair sounds like a great idea. I think that most craft fairs charge for the table/tent area (ie: $80 for a 10x10 space). It may also be a good idea to ask the vendor to consider donating a portion of their sales for the day to the playground project or even asking if they are willing to have a little can next to their table that people can put change in. Another way to raise funds at a craft fair is to charge a small admission fee. Maybe $3-10 and that can go towards your playground as well!
Another fun idea would be to incorporate a raffle into your day. People can purchase tickets and you can raffle off prizes that have been donated by local businesses, services, or companies.
Let us know how it goes!