Let’s Get Creative! Top Fundraising Booth Ideas to Try This Fall
By Colin Hunter
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Fall is here, bringing not just pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters but also a fantastic opportunity for fundraising! With everyone in the giving spirit and community events popping up, it’s the perfect time to rally support for a great cause.
Planning to set up a fundraising booth at a fall festival or school event? Don’t worry—we've got your back! Here are 12 fun booth ideas that are sure to be a hit this season!
1. Themed Photo Booths
Photo booths are always a hit, and adding a unique theme can make them unforgettable. This fall, choose one of these fun themes to capture the spirit of the season and create lasting memories:
Vintage Glamour: Think Great Gatsby meets fall festival. Transport your guests to the 1920s with feather boas, vintage hats, and maybe even a monocle. It’s a glamorous throwback that's sure to elicit some fun posing!
Superhero Station: This one’s a hit with both kids and adults. Let everyone unleash their inner hero with capes, masks, and a chance to pose like they’re saving the world!
Seasonal Scenes: If it’s close to Halloween, opt for a spooky backdrop; for fall, create an autumnal wonderland with leaves, pumpkins and scarecrows. Each season can provide a new canvas for a creative backdrop.
Tip: Partner with a local photographer or a photo booth rental company for high-quality prints or digital copies. Ask for a small donation in exchange for these photos.
2. DIY Craft Booths
Let’s get crafty and unleash everyone’s inner artist! Craft booths are a fantastic way to engage everyone, from little ones to grown-ups, and they add a unique, creative twist to any fundraising event.
Custom Jewelry: Set up a table filled with colorful beads and charms for guests to create their own bracelets or necklaces. It’s a fun way for everyone to express their personal style.
Tie-Dye Magic: Revive this groovy classic craft with autumnal colors for a seasonal twist. Provide plain white T-shirts and a variety of colorful fabric dyes and rubber bands for attendess to creat their own one-of-a-kind shirt. It’s messy, it’s fun, and it’s totally wearable art!
Canvas Creations: Provide small canvases and paints for attendees to paint their own mini masterpieces. It’s a peaceful, creative activity that gives everyone a chance to show off their artistic side.
Tip: Charge a small fee for each craft or offer a “craft pass” or a “crafternoon” package for unlimited access. It’s a simple way to cover costs and boost your fundraising efforts.
3. Interactive Game Booths
Step right up and get ready to play! Interactive game booths are a surefire way to draw big crowds and keep everyone entertained at your fall fundraising event.
From classic carnival challenges to unique new games, add a dash of friendly competition to your event.
Ring Toss: Everyone loves a good ole game of ring toss, but let’s add a twist- use pumpkin stems or apple baskets as targets.
Balloon Pop: Fill balloons with small prizes or raffle tickets, and let participants try their luck popping them with darts. It’s thrilling, and everyone loves a good surprise!
Mystery Box Challenge: Set up boxes filled with different objects with unique textures. Participants reach in and guess what’s inside based only on touch.
Tip: To create some friendly competition, consider giving away larger prizes for high scores or special achievements.
4. Foodie Delights to Taste and Donate
This Fall Giving Season, make your fundraising event a flavorful affair with booths that offer tasty treats.
Here's how to set up food stations that will have everyone coming back for seconds:
Gourmet Popcorn Bar: Set up a popcorn bar with a variety of flavors like cheese, caramel, and spicy chili. Don’t forget the toppings for that extra touch of yum!
Cupcake Decorating: Provide plain cupcakes and a variety of frostings, sprinkles, and decorations for guests to create their own edible art.
International Food Station: Feature dishes from around the world and let everyone try something new and exciting.
Tip: Reach out to local restaurants and bakeries for donations or sponsorships. They’ll get to promote their business while supporting the event.
5. Wellness and Relaxation Booths
With back to school, work and the holidays the fall can get a little hectic. Why not offer your guests a chance to unwind and relax at your fundraising event? Set up wellness and relaxation booths that offer a little peace amidst the festive fun.
Here’s how you can create a relaxation booth:
Mini Massages: Invite local massage therapists to set up a massage chair. Offering mini massages is a great way to grow their business. Ask for donations in exchange for a short massage.
Yoga and Meditation: Designate a quiet corner for yoga and meditation. Provide mats and have guided sessions that encourage guests to find a moment of calm.
Aromatherapy Station: Let guests explore essential oil aromatherapy and create their own roll-on blends to take home.
Tip: Consider using a tiered donation system for different relaxation services, like a basic essential oil blend for a small donation and a longer massage or private mediation class for a larger one.
6. Educational and Informative Booths
Engage and enlighten your guests with educational and informative booths.
Health Screenings: Partner with healthcare professionals to offer basic health checks, such as blood pressure and glucose levels, accompanied by educational materials to help guests better understand their health.
Environmental Awareness: Set up a booth focused on environmental conservation, with interactive displays and activities to teach guests about sustainability practices.
Financial Literacy: Offer workshops or one-on-one sessions on budgeting, saving, and financial planning.
Tip: Collaborate with local experts and professionals to ensure the information is credible and valuable.
7. Paws and Play Pet-Friendly Booths
Enjoy the fall with your furry friends by setting up pet-friendly booths.
Here’s how you can create a pet paradise that also supports a good cause:
Pet Adoption Station: Collaborate with a local animal shelter to bring adoptable pets to your event. And provide all the necessary information on how attendees can give these animals a loving home.
Pet Pampering: Offer grooming services, soothing pet massages, and a station for making custom pet accessories. It’s a special treat for pets and their owners alike.
Photo Ops with Pets: Create a cute-themed backdrop for adorable pet photos. Think pumpkins, leaves, and autumn colors or go with a Halloween costume theme!
Tip: To add a fun, competitive element, host a pet contest with categories like 'cutest pet' or 'best costume' and charge a small entry fee to raise additional funds.
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8. Charity Raffle to Win Big
A raffle is a great way to offer exciting prizes while supporting a great cause.
Make your raffle booth the highlight of the event with these tips:
Tickets: Set up a dedicated booth for ticket sales before and during the event. Make it easy for everyone to participate as soon as they arrive.
Prizes: Collaborate with local businesses to secure high-value prizes and display them at your booth to attract more attention and encourage ticket sales. Examples of great prizes include electronics, spa vouchers, or dinner at a popular restaurant.
Drawing: Towards the end of the event, conduct the raffle drawing live at your booth. Keep the excitement going all day as participants check back in to see if they’ve won.
Tip: Use social media platforms to announce the winners post-event to maintain the buzz around your event and engage a broader audience who might participate next time.
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9. Autumn Plant Sale
Get your hands dirty this season and plant something beautiful from a plant fundraising sale! Here’s how to make your plant booth successful:
Choose Your Plant: Offer a variety of plants, such as easy-care succulents, aromatic herbs, native species, and fall flowering plants.
Potting Station: Provide pots, soil, and fun decorations like colorful stones or figurines. It’s a hands-on activity that results in a lovely keepsake or gift.
Small Donation, Big Impact: Charge a small fee for each plant or the potting experience. It’s a simple way to raise funds while giving everyone a green souvenir.
Tip: Include care instructions with each plant. This thoughtful touch helps ensure their new green friends thrive, and it’s a nice reminder of the fun they had at your event.
10. Pumpkin Decorating Station
Embrace the quintessential fall icon and set up a pumpkin decorating station at your fall fundraising event.
Here’s how you can set up a station:
Pumpkin Selection: Offer a variety of pumpkins in different sizes. Everyone, from the littlest kids to the biggest adults, can find the perfect pumpkin to decorate.
Decorating Station: Set up tables with a variety of paints, brushes, stickers, and carving kits for older kids and adults. A variety of decorating options means everyone can get in on the fun!
Small Fee, Big Fun: Charge a small fee for each pumpkin. It’s an easy way to raise funds while feeding off the energy of the season.
Tip: Host a"Best Decorated Pumpkin" contest with a special prize to encourage more participation and excitement.
11. Retro Fashion Booth
Celebrate fall and step back in time with a retro fashion booth where guests can pick outfits while supporting your cause.
Gather Stylish Pieces: Collect vintage clothing and accessories from the community, thrift stores, and the back of your closet.
Try-On Fun: Set up a dressing room where guests can try on different outfits and see how they look in vintage styles. Set up mirrors and maybe even a photo area with a fall-themed backdrop where they can snap pictures in their retro finds.
Pricing for a Purpose: Price each piece or offer special deals on complete outfits. This way, guests can refresh their wardrobe and contribute to your cause at the same time.
Tip: Host a mini fashion show or a “Time Warp” contest with prizes. It's a fantastic way to engage the crowd and highlight some of the unique pieces available at your booth
12. Pumpkin Spice Everything Booth
Is it really fall if everything isn't pumpkin spiced? Celebrate this beloved flavor with a “Pumpkin Spice Everything” booth at your fundraising event.
Here’s how to make your booth a crowd-pleaser:
Variety is Key: Offer a variety of pumpkin spice treats, from cookies and muffins to lattes and hot cocoa. The more variety, the more reasons people will stop by.
Tasting Samples: Let visitors sample small tastes for free and then sell larger portions. This way, everyone gets a little taste of fall, and they're likely to buy more if they like what they try.
Pricing for a Cause: Price items individually or offer a combo deal for a drink and a treat.
Tip: To really spice things up, hold a contest with a prize for the best homemade pumpkin spice creation to engage more people in the fun.

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