A good fundraising stall can be the difference between a fete that ticks over and one that smashes its target. Whether you’re planning a summer fayre, a winter fair, or a smaller class fundraiser, the right mix of stalls keeps families moving around the site and spending as they go. Here are 50 stall ideas to fill your event, alongside our full guide to school fundraising ideas.
Classic Fete Stalls
- Tombola
- Bottle tombola
- Chocolate tombola
- Raffle ticket stand
- Cake and bake stall
- Bric-a-brac stall
- Toy stall
- Book stall
- Plant and seedling stall
- Guess the weight of the cake
Games and Skill Stalls
- Hook a duck
- Splat the rat
- Coconut shy
- Beat the goalie
- Basketball shootout
- Ring toss
- Bean bag toss
- Skittles
- Welly wanging
- Sponge the teacher
- Guess the number of sweets in the jar
- Face painting
- Temporary tattoos
- Nail painting
- Glitter tattoo stand
Looking for more unusual games and stall ideas? See our quirky and unique fundraising ideas guide.
Food and Drink Stalls
- Barbecue
- Ice cream stand
- Candy floss machine
- Popcorn stand
- Toffee apples
- Hot dog stall
- Coffee and cake tent
- Lemonade stand
- Pizza slices
- Hot chocolate stand (great for winter fairs)
Craft and Gift Stalls
- Children’s artwork keepsakes: tea towels, tote bags, mugs and cards made from pupils’ own drawings, a stall that doubles as gift shopping for parents and grandparents
- Handmade craft stall (jewellery, decorations, cards)
- Christmas decoration making stand
- Pottery painting
- Wreath making workshop
- Name label and merchandise stand
- School uniform swap shop
- Second-hand book and toy swap
Bigger Attractions Worth the Space
- Bouncy castle
- Petting zoo or farm animal visit
- Fairground-style stalls hired from a local supplier
- Silent disco
- Photo booth with props
- Santa’s grotto (winter fairs)
- Live music or a school band performance
- Dog show for family pets
Planning a winter fair stall lineup? Our Christmas fundraising guide covers timing and registration deadlines.
Low Effort Add-On Stalls
- Recycled uniform sale
- Donated goods table
- Cake decorating competition entries for sale
- Guess the baby photo (staff edition)
- Wheel of fortune
- Lucky dip for younger children
- Prize bingo
Tips for Choosing Your Stalls
- Mix low and higher price stalls. A £1 tombola ticket alongside a £15 craft item gives every budget a way to take part.
- Spread stalls around the site. Grouping every stall in one corner creates bottlenecks and limits how much visitors spend.
- Have a headline attraction. A bouncy castle or petting zoo gives families a reason to stay longer, which naturally increases spend at other stalls.
- Include a stall parents actually want to buy from. A keepsake stall featuring children’s own artwork tends to outsell generic bric-a-brac, since parents are buying a gift, not just donating.
- Check raffle and lottery rules. If tickets are sold in advance rather than entirely on the day, the rules are different. Check the Gambling Commission guidance on lotteries and raffles before selling tickets.
Add an Artwork Keepsake Stall to Your Next Fete
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