Market Your Festival: Smart Ways to Boost Attendance and Get People Talking

Big news for festival organizers — small, strategic marketing moves now drive big crowds later. Start promoting today (Sept 28, 2025) for fall events across Indiana and use trends to amplify buzz.

Key tips to try this month:

• Leverage trends: tap Curastory for storytelling segments, add a tabletop role‑playing corner (huge interest right now), or run an earphone/giveaway tie-in with local audio shops to ride September's top searches.
• Social + local partnerships: partner with regional sports bars or fan clubs around NFL/MLB game days to cross-promote; schedule family programming when local teams don’t play to avoid conflicts.
• Influencers & earned media: invite micro‑influencers for previews, pitch local press and Curastory-style podcasts, and send a crisp press release with images and key dates.
• Early incentives & tracked ads: open early-bird tickets 6–8 weeks before your date (e.g., for a Nov 8–9, 2025 festival, launch promotions the week of Sept 28), use geo‑targeted ads to nearby counties, and include clear CTAs.
• Make it shareable: create a hashtag, a photo wall, and quick reels templates attendees can use.

Ready to get more people talking? List your event on our calendar and start your campaign today — we’re here to help you fill the lawn.