Novel fundraising idea - Wild West Day
Its another fantastic example of how to use a theme to put on an event that is just that little bit different. The sort of fundraiser that will capture peoples imagination and provide a great excuse for your volunteers and supporter to dress up and have a bit of fun while still raising money for your cause. This novel fundraising idea is perfect for churches, schools, villages and youth groups. Will be loved by editors of your local newspapers and is just the sort of fun event that families can enjoy on a Summer afternoon. Advertising your Wild West Day As well as the usual press announcements, posters and flyers use cowboys themselves to advertise your event. A few strategically placed props with advertising posters will really stand out. If you know a friendly shop owner they might even let you put something in the shop window. A Cowboy Walkabout the week before in your local town will also get your event noticed. If you are allowed to take a horse into your town precinct how cool would that cowboy be? Don't have a horse? What about a pantomime horse? Or I bet someone's kid has a toy Hobby Horse. Imagine the scene a Possee of Desperados arrive in your town centre on Hobby Horses! And then start giving out flyers! The local press would be falling over themselves to write about your forthcoming event and who could resist a personal invitation from a "real" Cowboy! Wild West Day need not be complicated you can use many of your tried and tested fete ideas - simply re-jig them to fit in with the Wild West theme. Dont forget to get all your helpers in check shirts jeans and cowboy hats or Native American costume. Below are some novel fundraising ideas you might like to include: Make A Feather Headress Set up a stall or table where kids can make feather headresses. Feathers can be obtained by either catching and plucking Wild Eagles (not reccomended!) or purchased from craft supply stores. Get a good craft person to man this stall. The kids will love it. War Paint Face Painting Scary warrior braves. All getting painted up ready for battle. Wild West Fancy Dress Parade Have a fancy dress competition with a difference. Advertise well in advance and have a competition to find the best Wild West get up. Extra marks for anything home-made. Cactus Trail Strategically placed cactus pictures around your site all contain clues to a competition - children need to discover all the clues to find a prize? Alternatively the cacti could all hold a letter that spells something etc Paint a Cowboy Either get kids to bring along a painting from home. Or provide paints, crayons, craft materials and paper for them to produce a stunning piece of Wild West art work there and then. This type of stall is often overlooked but is always really popular with children. Position it near the refreshment tent so parents can have a cup of tea while they are waiting. Find the Cowboy A wild west version of the golden egg fete game. Simply hide a small toy cowboy under one of a series of cups or pots. Find the cowboy to win a prize. Horseshoe Toss The old game of trying to pitch horseshoes around a metal pin is perfect for wannabee ranch hands. Crush the Critter Ok it may look like Splat the Rat but not on Wild West Day! Wild West Refreshments (Served at the "Chuck Wagon") Novel fundraising ideas like Wild West Day are a perfect way to make your usual round of activities a lot more fun. So get your volunteers rounded up and Head West!
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