How Wood County Fair optimized check-in and onsite sales with Eventeny
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100,000+
Attendees over eight days
$2,000
Saved annually on hardware rentals
1.8 seconds
On average per attendee check-in
The challenge
Wood County Fair faced challenges in managing ticket sales and check-ins for their 100,000 attendees over eight days. Their previous system relied on renting hardware, costing them around $2,000 annually, while using a point-of-sale system that struggled to handle the volume of onsite sales.
Additionally, they lacked real-time insights into ticket sales and attendance, making it difficult to track performance accurately during the event.
The plan
The fair team turned to Eventeny, initially searching for a simple electronic ticketing solution. However, after learning about Eventeny’s broader event management capabilities, they decided to integrate the platform fully.
The plan included using Eventeny to handle both online and onsite ticket sales, while renting 18 iPads and card readers directly from Eventeny. This approach aimed to streamline the check-in process and significantly reduce their hardware rental costs.
"Eventeny made everything so simple. We rented 18 iPads and card readers, and the savings were huge—around $2,000 compared to what we used to spend. Even our volunteers, from teenagers to folks in their 80s, found it easy to use. It’s a game-changer for us."
The outcome
After implementing Eventeny, Wood County Fair saw major improvements. They processed around 3,000 attendees in just 90 minutes for their demolition derby event, a feat that was previously challenging.
By renting the hardware from Eventeny, they saved nearly $2,000 in rental fees, and the simple, user-friendly interface allowed 334 volunteers, including many with little tech experience, to handle sales effortlessly.
With real-time data at their fingertips and an intuitive platform that volunteers of all ages found accessible, the fair is now equipped to deliver a smoother experience for both attendees and staff. Eventeny proved to be more than a rental service or ticketing solution — it was a powerful tool for growth, simplicity, and success at the Wood County Fair.
About Wood County Fair
A 151-year-old tradition in Ohio that attracts close to 100,000 visitors annually. Featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, food stands, concerts, and demolition derbies.
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