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Community Event Bingo

A friendly bingo activity to spark connections at local fairs, fetes and gatherings.

Community Event Bingo is built for local fairs, fetes, markets, and open days where neighbours and visitors mix but often stick to people they already know. It gives attendees a light-hearted reason to explore stalls, chat to organisers, and meet someone new. It suits organisers who want their event to feel more connected and less like passive foot traffic.

How to run this activity

Give attendees a bingo card as they arrive, either at an entrance table or alongside an event programme. Participants explore the event, finding people, stalls, or activities that match each square. Set a collection point where completed cards can be dropped in, ideally for a small prize draw. Announce winners towards the end of the event to keep energy high throughout.

Full prompt list

  1. Find a stall selling homemade food
  2. Find someone volunteering at the event
  3. Spot a local business you have not visited before
  4. Find someone wearing an event t-shirt or badge
  5. Find a stall raising money for charity
  6. Spot a piece of live music or entertainment
  7. Find someone who lives on your street or nearby
  8. Find a craft or handmade item stall
  9. Spot a face-painting or children's activity area
  10. Find someone who has attended this event before
  11. Find a stall run by a local school or youth group
  12. Spot a raffle or tombola stand
  13. Find someone who brought a pet along
  14. Find a stall selling plants or flowers
  15. Spot the event organiser or a committee member
  16. Find a food van or refreshment stand
  17. Spot bunting or event decorations
  18. Find someone who travelled from outside the local area
  19. Find a stand giving out free samples
  20. Spot a local sports club or team represented
  21. Find someone who can tell you how long the event has run for
  22. Spot a family enjoying an activity together
  23. Find a stall you would recommend to a friend
  24. Spot a display of local artwork or photography

Customisation ideas

  • Add prompts pointing to specific stalls, sponsors, or local businesses
  • Offer a small prize draw for completed cards handed in by a set time
  • Adapt prompts for seasonal events such as a summer fete or winter market
  • Include a family-friendly version with simpler visual prompts for children

Frequently asked questions

It works best running for the majority of the event, with a clear cut-off time for handing in completed cards before a prize draw. This gives attendees plenty of opportunity to explore without feeling rushed.

Yes, several prompts can point attendees towards specific stalls or organisers, which is a great way to boost engagement with local businesses and volunteers at the event. It also helps newer stallholders get noticed.

Yes, the prompts are written to suit all ages and can be completed by families working together. It is a good way to keep children engaged as parents browse stalls.

A small prize helps encourage participation and gives people a reason to hand in their card, but the activity works well purely as an engagement tool even without one. A simple community shout-out can also work.

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