How to Host a Geography Fair: 5 Easy Steps

Geography Fairs create fun memories that last a lifetime. Whether you are a participant who has put hours into creating a display, or are simply attending to view the presentations of others, Geography Fairs are most certainly entertaining. They make learning fun!

5 Easy Steps

Over the years, I have had many opportunities to host a Geography Fair in our homeschool community. The organization process is minimal, with participating families doing the bulk of the work.

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Geography Fairs can be organized in 5 easy steps:

1. Select a date and time

2. Secure a location

3. Invite families to participate

4. Advertise the event

5. Set up necessary tables, chairs, etc.

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Select a Date

Whether a weekday night or weekend afternoon, select a date that will be suitable for many families. This will not only increase the amount of participation you have, but will increase the number of guests available to visit the displays. Saturday afternoons always worked well for us.

Secure a Location

If meeting in an outdoor location, consider the temperature when determining the time of day to host your Geography Fair. Indoor locations offer much more flexibility. Options may include a home, church, school, or community center.

Select a Country to Study

Have families select the country they would like to study. Each family will be responsible for making and presenting an interactive exhibit to display at the Geography Fair. Countries such as Ecuador, Iceland, Germany, Chile, and England are a sampling of countries that were on display at this particular Fair.

You may choose to focus on any country around the world, or focus on a certain continent of countries.

Interactive Display Ideas

Tri-Fold Displays
Postcards
Cultural Foods
Recipes
Clothing
Souvenirs
Flags
Pictures
Maps
Interesting Facts
Science Projects
Art Projects
Music
Climate Information
Books
Coloring Pages
Historical Items
Flat Stanley Adventure Photos
Plants
Lapbooks
Costumes
Historical Figure Reenactment

Advertise the Event

Consider advertising your event via social media groups, with printed flyers, and via word of mouth.

Set Up

Set up necessary items, such as tables and chairs. While many display tables may include snacks and drinks, be sure to have water available for guests.

Extra Idea: Passport Book

Providing each family with a passport book is always a fun idea! Children enjoy adding the appropriate flag sticker to their passport as they visit each country’s display.

Conclusion

Geography Fairs are the perfect way to increase your family’s knowledge of geography and engage with others in the community. This 5-Step formula makes it easy to host other types of fairs as well. A few ideas include an Art Fair, History Fair, Science Fair, or Family History Fair. With all these options, there is so much fun and learning to be had. So what are you waiting for? Let the fun begin!

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