Have a demonstrating artist on Friday and
Saturday to entertain your customers and keep them within your shop
longer.
Offer simple refreshments or treats, such
as cold drinks, snack foods, candy bowl, etc.
Have business cards and brochures ready to
give your customers and keep them in touch with
you.
Put together a raffle drawing of your own
for a valued piece of merchandise or basket of items. Have your customers
fill in entry forms to capture their email and/or address info for
your future advertising efforts.
Offer a coupon for a percentage off or specific
item that is good for the weekend.
Remember to remind your customers that a
purchase at your business gives them 5 more chances to win a rafflle
prize.
Donate a raffle prize and have your business
listed again in the program as a donor as well as the prize would
be on display (with signage indicating you as the donor) all weekend
for hundreds of guests to view.
Be a major sponsor. Have your name and logo
included on all advertising materials and ads. For more information
call Nancy McKarney, Event Coordinator: 805.927.0491.