Ticketing for Fairs & Festivals

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MainGate for Fairs & Festivals

Let's say a family of 5 comes to your gate with their pre-purchased tickets in hand. With other platforms, they would need to present 5 different scan codes: one each for the 2 adults and one each for the 3 kids. With MainGate's exclusive "All-In" Scanning, the entire family, or even a large group, gets scanned in with a single "beep". Our MainGate Event Check-In app shows the tickets they purchased, and you hand them their wristbands or wave them on in. For large groups it's even more of an asset: a school bus full of 25, 50 or 100 kids can all be scanned in with one "beep"!

From online ticket sales to in-person point of sale ticketing, our fully integrated solutions provide the essential data for delivering a seamless guest experience. From the very beginning, we've been crafting powerful, user-friendly and highly configurable software. Reach out and we'll tailor the exact solution your fair or festival needs.

Why organizers switch to MainGate
  • $0 to you. Guests pay just $1.00 per ticket. ($1.50 for reserved seats)
  • Every feature included, with no setup fees.
  • Real people in the US to help. We'll even set up your first event for you.
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Features that fit fairs & festivals

Online ticket sales

Sell general admission, VIP, early bird and any ticket type from your own event page, 24/7.

Group sales & "All-In" scanning

One code checks in the whole order, so families and groups get through the gate fast.

Timed entry & time slots

Sell by date and time slot with limits per slot to spread out your crowd.

Box office & point of sale

Sell at the gate or box office with the same system, inventory and reports.

Fast check-in app

Scan tickets at the door with the free MainGate Event Check-In app.

Social selling & website widget

Share your event link anywhere and add a ticket widget to your own website.

Add-ons, packages & bundles

Sell parking, merch and add-ons, and bundle tickets into packages.

You control the fees

Pass the $1.00 fee to your guests or absorb it. $0 to you either way.

Fast direct deposits

Payments go straight to your own Stripe account.

Donations

Accept donations at checkout, alone or alongside tickets.

MainGate works for every kind of event

Zoos & Aquariums Touring Events & Exhibits Live Entertainment Schools Churches Museums Performing Arts Tours & Attractions Family Events Music & Concerts Fundraisers & Galas Sports Comedy Shows Conferences Home & Garden Shows Car & Boat Shows Gun Shows

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