Events Size

The difficulty with an ‘open’ event is that you do not know how many people are going to turn up! But there are ways to get the numbers you want. Here are 3 different sized events and ways to help attract the audience size you would like –

Small - The ‘closed group’ event for a known group of people. Contact a local interest group such as Ramblers, CPRE, RSPB or even the church congregation. Invite them for a farm walk (1 ½ hours) and a ‘bring your own’ picnic lunch. This way you can limit numbers, but remember to contact LEAF to ask that your event is not listed on the website.

Medium – A guided farm walk (2 hours max) for your ‘village and neighbours’ either before or after Sunday lunch. Use the Open Farm Sunday postcards and A5 flyers to invite your friends, family and neighbours by putting one through each household letter box. Personalise the Open Farm Sunday A4 posters and put them up in the village shop etc. If places are limited contact LEAF to ask that your event is not listed on the Open Farm Sunday website.

Large - The ‘open’ event for a large number of people starting at 11am with hourly farm guided tours running until 3pm. Other activities may include a nature trail, tractor & trailer rides, pond dipping, mini farmers market, picnics and activities for children. You will need to involve as many people to help you as possible. To publicise your event you will need to use all the publicity materials in your Open Farm Sunday pack.