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Summer is almost over, and that means one thing \u2014 it’s time to go back to school! Get the kiddos excited about the upcoming school year with a big celebration. We’ve found some great ideas and activities that can help with planning your back-to-school fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Form a planning committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get help planning your back-to-school fair from teachers, parents, and other members of your school’s community. Share your idea at your school district’s PTA meeting or through a dedicated social media group. Post a volunteer sign-up sheet to collect contact info and the area of the event the person would like to participate in, such as budget, food, games, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Begin planning 1-2 months out from your event. Meet with your volunteers to choose a date, plan a booth layout, and brainstorm everything you want to include. We have lots of fun back-to-school fair ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf92 Keep the fair fun going all year long! Check out: <\/strong>School Fair Ideas for Every Season and Subject<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set up back-to-school fair games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No fair is complete without some friendly competition! You can hire a carnival games company<\/a> to help out, or there are some simple games you can make yourself. Purchase some inexpensive prizes like bubbles or other small toys to give away at each station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udd86 Duck pond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This classic back-to-school fair game<\/a> only requires a large wading pool and rubber ducks. Write numbers on the bottom of the ducks that correspond with prominently displayed prizes. You can even put a star on one or two ducks for a “grand” prize! Then, give participants a butterfly net or some type of grabbing device and a time limit to catch a duck and collect their winnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfaf Balloon darts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To set up a balloon dart carnival game<\/a>, all you need is balloons, darts, and prizes. Attach inflated balloons to a piece of plywood (painted in your school colors, of course) and let the kids try to pop them with the darts or a heavier object if sharp darts make you uncomfortable. You can have students win prizes based on the size, color, or number of balloons popped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2b55 Ring toss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ring toss games<\/a> are a staple of any carnival, making it one of the most popular back-to-school fair ideas. You can do the classic version with small rings tossed onto glass bottles or use larger rings on colorful cones. Award prizes based on the number of successful tosses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca6 Dunk tank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every great back-to-school fair needs a dunk tank, and the best part is that it can double as a fundraiser. Put the principal, vice principal, and favorite teachers in the hot seat and charge a dollar or two to take a shot. Students and their families will be lining up to dunk their school leaders, and you’ll raise some funds, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, instead of or in addition to cash, allow people to donate free school supplies like Kleenex or crayons to participate. A supply drive is a great way to support your hard-working teachers, who often buy classroom supplies out of pocket.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc49 Looking for more ideas?<\/strong> Step Right Up with These Fun Carnival Games and Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Offer back-to-school fair food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plan to have an assortment of all your typical fair foods at your back-to-school event. You and your volunteers can prepare everything yourself or hire a local food truck<\/a> to park on the school grounds for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf7f Grab and go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With so many fun games set up, it’s best to offer food that can be easily eaten with one hand. Think corn dogs and ice cream cones! You can also hire a concessions company<\/a> to set up cotton candy and popcorn machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf5f Fun and fried<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While not necessarily the healthiest, fried treats are a back-to-school fair idea every student will love. Keep it simple and serve up some bite-sized fried desserts<\/a> like fried Oreos, fried Twinkies, and of course, funnel cake bites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore family-friendly entertainment ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s always best to plan other activities for those not playing carnival games or digging into the delicious food. Here are a few of our favorite back-to-school fair ideas for a little bit of extra fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfa8 Face painters: <\/strong>Book a face painter<\/a> to add some color to your back-to-school fair! Depending on the size of your event, you may need multiple artists so every kid has a chance to get their face painted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf88 Balloon twisters:<\/strong> For a budget-friendly option to entertain your crowd, hire a local balloon twister<\/a> or two! They’ll arrive in colorful clothes and twist up simple designs for students and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Magician:<\/strong> A magic show would be a fun idea for kids and adults! A children’s party magician<\/a> can tailor their show to any age group, ensuring even little ones stay engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc34 Animal entertainment:<\/strong> You can’t go wrong with animal entertainment. You can set up pony rides<\/a> or have a petting zoo<\/a> for students to get up close and personal with their favorite animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaa Carnival rides: <\/strong>Make your fair even more authentic with a trackless train<\/a> or carnival rides<\/a>! Another less expensive option is a bounce house or inflatable games<\/a> that can be set up inside or outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfeb You might also like<\/strong>: 7 Exciting Back-to-School Party Ideas to Start the Year Right<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Going back to school doesn’t have to be a bummer when you make it a fun celebration! Get your teachers, parents, and students excited and create some new memories for the coming year. \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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