4 Tips for Setting Up a Basket Raffle at a Party

If you're looking for ways to raise money, support charity, or add a fun incentive for guests to attend a party, then consider hosting a basket raffle. The process is simple as guests purchase raffle tickets and prizes are drawn for baskets. The baskets can include anything, and they can even be themed, like movie night or cooking at home.

If you plan on hosting a basket raffle at a party, then consider the following tips to ensure everything runs smoothly.

1. Use a Raffle Drum Rental

If you want the raffle to be fair, then you can rent a professional raffle drum to set up at the party. A raffle drum includes an opening latch to easily insert raffle tickets and the drum spins to evenly mix up the tickets. You do not need to worry about early tickets being lost on the bottom of a small bucket or bag.

The raffle drum also adds a legitimate look to any basket raffle and can help draw attention to the table. Additionally, all of the tickets will remain securely inside until you are ready to draw the winners.

2. Set Up Items on Farmer Tables

One of the biggest draws to a basket raffle is seeing all of the baskets available. Baskets filled with items can also add a lot of weight to a tabletop. If you choose to rent farmer tables, then you will have tables that are sturdy, secure, and can easily hold all of the baskets.

These tables are ideal for raffle drums as well. You can select an area of the party to place the table rentals and have a go-to spot for all the raffle information.

3. Use Adequate Lighting

If the event you're hosting includes low lighting or a dance floor, then your raffle set up could be shrouded in the dark. Luckily, you can rent lights to use specifically for the raffle area. An overhead spotlight can illuminate the whole table and provide clear visuals - even if the rest of the party has minimal lighting. The lights that shine on the raffle table can also help draw extra attention on the raffle so no one misses their chance to enter.

You may also select accented table lights to add individual lights for each basket. Small LED lights are easy to set up, and they can highlight some of the best basket options featured in the raffle.

4. Make Winner Announcements

When the time comes to announce the winners, you will want proper equipment to get the job done. Through a party rental service, you can rent a PA system to easily communicate with everyone at the party. A microphone and speaker setup will allow you to announce the winners and ensure no one misses the message.

Along with a speaker at the main raffle table, you can have another speaker connected to the opposite side of the party to help fill the room with proper audio. In addition to announcing the winners, you can use the sound system to update party guests throughout the night. For example, you could announce when the raffle is about to close or when the party is coming to an end.

A party rental company can set up the audio equipment so everything is good to go. The workers can also give you a quick overview on how to use the equipment and help ensure everything goes smoothly throughout the party.

For more information on our available party rentals, contact us at L & L Tent and Party Rentals. We have everything you need to help a party run smoothly, and we can ensure everything is set up before your party starts.