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Setting Up & Decorating – Set Up Basics

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Building Revenue
Publicizing a Fair
Running a Fair
Theme Ideas
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Real Fairs in Real Spaces

Chairpeople across the country hold Book Fairs in different spaces - from media centers
to auditoriums. These before and after shots should help you successfully set up your own school's Fair.


Step 1  
Step 1
• Clear an open space in your multipurpose room.
• Collect as many tables that are available in your school.
Step 2  
Step 2
• Strategically place all of your available tables and place table stands, signs, and table covers (found in your Book Fair Setup Kit box) onto each table.
• Sort the boxes of merchandise that are labeled by subject and place next to the appropriate tables on the floor.

• Move all of the bookcases into place on the outer perimeter of your Book Fair.

Step 3  
Step 3 • Set up exciting table displays featuring the awesome selection of books at the Book Fair. See Creative Displays section for arranging eye-catching displays.

Now that's a great looking Fair!

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