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Ideas and strategies for fairs and street festivals

A street fair is one of the most competitive environments in face-to-face marketing. Your booth competes with others five feet away, for the same crowd, over the same noise, with the same options. The difference between the booth that fills up and the one fighting for attention rarely comes down to the product — it comes down to how it feels to be there.

Fairs have something very few events can claim: a crowd that chose to be there, ready to have fun and with time on their hands. That mindset is a huge asset most exhibitors waste by doing exactly what everyone else does.

In this section you'll find concrete ideas and actionable strategies to stand out at fairs, create moments people remember and turn visitors into customers.

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What you'll find here

·Practical ideas for fair booths
·Games and activities that work
·How to run giveaways without the hassle
·Customer acquisition strategies
·Promotions that bring people back
·How to use QR codes to energise your space

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of promotions work best at fairs?+
The ones that combine instant participation with a visible reward. Instant-win giveaways, quick games and live-screen mechanics drive far more interaction than passive discounts.
How do I get people into my booth instead of the one next door?+
With something visible from outside: movement, a crowd, or a visual element that sparks curiosity. A screen showing winners in real time, for instance, catches the eye of passers-by even if they weren't planning to stop.
Is it complicated to run a giveaway at a fair booth?+
It doesn't have to be. With tools like PrizeQR you can have a prize draw running in minutes: no apps, no sign-up for participants, and full control from your phone.
How much should I invest in entertainment for a booth?+
It depends on your margin per customer. The rule of thumb: if the entertainment lifts visits by 20%, it pays for itself. Many of the most effective tactics (QR giveaways, table games, group activities) require very little investment.
Can I use QR codes at a fair booth with poor mobile signal?+
PrizeQR runs on the participant's own connection, not on a network of yours. Anywhere with normal mobile coverage it works perfectly. For venues with very limited signal, the shared-screen option only needs local WiFi.

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