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Children’s Festival of Fun!
Sunday 20th September, 2009


Mitchell Drive, Kariong, 2250
Time: 10am – 4pm

100% profits donated to New Hope Children’s Centre – Kenya.


Wiggle & Giggle Music are hosting a fundraising event called Children’s Festival of Fun aimed at pregnant women and families with children aged 0 – 12yrs!

Gosford Council are allowing us to use this venue free of charge and will be helping us promote the event.

The day will comprise of various stalls from local businesses and the general public. Children’s entertainment will be provided throughout the day including our own Wiggle & Giggle Music Classes for 0- 5yr olds.

We will also be holding a prenatal music class/seminar for those who are currently pregnant.

Entry will cost $10 per family and all classes entertainment will be free.

Professional posters will be printed and distributed in Community Centres, Halls, Kindergartens and other public places. We will also be looking at sponsorship for advertising from Newspapers and Radio Stations.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
To make this day a success we are looking for local businesses and on-line business who are able to contribute and support us in the following ways;

1. Book a stall
We are looking for people to take part in our market stalls which will be held inside. To book a place it will cost $15 per space (exact dimensions will be confirmed in the next few weeks, however spaces will allow for a standard trestle table measuring 2ft x 6ft.

We may have approximately 8 tables available for hire on the day ($5) If you need a table, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reserve one for you. Alternatively you would need to supply your own.
If you require a larger area, you can book 2 spaces for $25.

If you would like to book a stall I will forward you a diagram showing which stall spaces are available. You can choose your location however this will be on a first come first serve basis.

In addition you will have the opportunity to provide us with vouchers/marketing material for in our show bags which will be handed out to the first 200 people who book on-line prior to the event.

2. Raffle Prizes
Donate a prize for our raffle – Whether it’s a weekend away, or a voucher worth $xx we would be grateful of any donations. We will be having raffle tickets printed and these will be distributed to all stall holders, participants and we will be encouraging kindergartens, playgroups etc to take part.

3. Marketing opportunities – Show Bag

We will be providing 2 different show bags – all containing items or vouchers suitable for families.

1. 200 show bags for families with young children – these will be given to those who pre-book ( or for the first 200 attendees (target audience those with children between 0 – 12yrs) 1 show bag per family.

2. 20 Show bags specifically for pregnant women – these bags will be handed out to those attending the Pre-natal Music Workshop run by Wiggle & Giggle Music

Include your marketing information / brochures in our show bags
If you are unable to attend our event but would still like to take part and help raise money for a great cause. We can place your marketing material in our goody bags (200 in total) for a minimum donation of $20 – all of which will be donated to the orphanage. Marketing material will need to be delivered to 56a Casey Crescent, Kariong at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Provide discount vouchers or money off coupons
Discount vouchers of 20%+ or a monetary value of $10 or more can also be added to our bags FREE OF CHARGE – Vouchers less than this can still be added but a donation of $20 will be required.

Children's Entertainment
If you are able to provide us with entertainment such as your team building days, we would be more than happy to give you a stand for free on the day as well as place any marketing material in our show bags FREE OF CHARGE.

4. Help out on the day
If you are unable to help in any of the above ways but would like to contribute by helping out on the day such manning the door taking entry fees / helping out on stalls we’d love to hear from you.

5. Help by selling raffle tickets or promoting this event

Maybe you are unable to help in any of the above ways but would still like to get involved. We’d be grateful to those who would help us by promoting this event and/or selling raffle tickets.

THANK YOU TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS.


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Default Re: Free & Low Cost Marketing Opportunity - Fundraiser Event - Central Coast

Hey, sounds like a great event. I'll definitely be looking into this, seeing if it will work for us.

Hope to be in touch soon.

Thanks for putting it up.

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This sounds like a fantastic cause - hopefully be in touch shortly!

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