Milton Keynes Fair ? Thoughts Please

[mancitymark]

There is a cracking little venue near where I live here in MK which would be fantastic for a programme fair, It even has a small bar area

My partner had a stall at a craft fair there last weekend and it holds around 20 - 30 tables, I've not spoken to the venue as yet so don't know the full details of hire etc but wanted to put the feelers out on here first to see how many would be interested in having a stall - I would happily organise the event if need be.

Mark
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[Posh1959]

The key to any fair is how well it is advertised. The cost of the venue hire and advertising can be costly but dealers will not come unless they feel the attendance will be 100 plus, which can only be realised with good advertising.

[infoman]

Well I would certainly attend,along its on a SUNDAY.

[lincolnredman]

hi mark i would be interested in coming down and having a stand as along as it didn't clash with any of my other fairs.like posh says advertising is the key to any fair and if you are going to advertise in any match programmes you need to find the right people to talk to about it but let me know if you do decide to go ahead with it cheers dave

[overlap]

Hi, helped organise a fair at Gateshead FC back in early 2000s and it helped that the club had a slow-burn of mentioning it in the home programme for a good few weeks before event. Also think it got a mention either on non-league section of local radio and/or in local paper, so spread the word to media too if you can. Held it on a Sunday and went well. Best of luck with it.

[kidders]

mancitymark wrote:

There is a cracking little venue near where I live here in MK which would be fantastic for a programme fair, It even has a small bar area My partner had a stall at a craft fair there last weekend and it holds around 20 - 30 tables, I've not spoken to the venue as yet so don't know the full details of hire etc but wanted to put the feelers out on here first to see how many would be interested in having a stall - I would happily organise the event if need be. Mark

I'm very close (Buckingham) and would gladly lend a hand, I think a Sunday is best for any such event.

[craig]

Mark,

I always thought it would be a great idea to organise a fair. Id attend happily which will be the first fair ive attended in years!!

There will be loads of people on here with experience organising things but id happily help with anything you need help with either in the run up to the fair and also on the day.

Sunday seems better to me as less games are played but its also worth considering when most programme fairs take place? As im guessing with over 30 years experience many of them will have worked out if they are best at the start/end of season, christmas or summer etc - however youd obvioulsy need to make sure there arent too many fairs close as that may put people off attending due to funds etc.

Cheers
Craig

[pastpirate]

If it is going to be some time after Rovers play MK at our place (Weds 2nd February) I will put an advert in our programme for you.

Cheers, Jamie.
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[mancitymark]

Thanks for the reply's people and the more I think about this the more I think we could set this up with a Sunday looking the best option. I will contact the venue today to get some idea's on costs etc, As many have mentioned advertising is going to be the key and I was thinking we could advertise here, obviously, MK Dons programmes and I could also go round all the local non-league teams here in MK to advertise there and even contact the 100's of kids football teams to ask if they could hand out flyers to the players parents etc, Maybe if we aimed for February/March time then we will have plenty of time to advertise the event, There many on here who have there own websites etc so maybe the could could promote it on there also.

Now I have no idea if this would be a profit making event but if that is possible via an entrance fee(£1) then I could donate any proceeds to a local family who's 5 year old lad who is suffering with high risk leukaemia.
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[craig]

mancitymark wrote:

Now I have no idea if this would be a profit making event but if that is possible via an entrance fee(£1) then I could donate any proceeds to a local family who's 5 year old lad who is suffering with high risk leukaemia.

Happy with that.

I can help with creating posters, flyers etc for print and banners for internet advertising if required. You could contact John Lister too to see if you can get in the upcoming events... hopefully he wouldnt have a problem. And you could also get a 1/4 page advert as they arent too much from memory.

Cheers

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mancitymark wrote:

MK Dons programmes

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[mancitymark]

Niceone Craig

I have spoken with the venue today and I'm more than happy to go ahead and arrange this for late Feb early March time ?

They have informed me the hall with hold up to 25 tables so what we really need to know now is how to attract dealers/sellers to the event and would they be interested.

Could anyone with experience of selling at fairs be so kind to PM details of costs etc for sellers

Another thing I need to look is time length of the fair as the hall works as an hourly charge

Cheers
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[Diamond Matt]

We would be interested in having a stall if we are available for when it is planned.

Where is the venue you have in mind? We do antique & collectables fairs so know about a few in the area etc..