How to Set Up a Successful Lemonade Stand!

Summertime is the perfect time for kids to host a lemonade stand. Kids all over the USA are hosting stands in front of their homes and learning how to serve customers and make money. My kids wanted to join in on the fun and so we hosted our own stand. I’ll be sharing fun lemonade stand ideas & tips and ideas to set up your own!

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My family and I live on a 26 acre property in the country in South Dakota. At first we were unsure how many customers we would get since we don’t live in town.

However, we were pleasantly surprised to get a steady stream of people throughout the day. We had everyone from neighbors & family to the Culligan man stop by.

Useful Tips from our Lemonade Stand:

It’s best to plan ahead a little bit when your if you are going to host a lemonade stand. The more prepared you are, the smoother things will go with the kids.

Choose Your Lemonade Brand:

If you are looking for great lemonade to sell, you should try out Country Time Lemonade flavored drink mix. This powder mix is so simple to make and it tastes delicious!

Gather Your Supplies:

To create a fun sign, I used TomBow brush lettering pens and wrote the prices on card stock paper. Then I placed the sign in a 4 x 6 picture frame. 

For an easy option, check Pinterest for free signs or banners before your make them! Take a look at these free printables by Kristen from the blog Yellow Bliss Road. Super fun!

Here’s a few tips to get your started!

-Find a stand or table to use

-Bake goodies and prepare lemonade ahead of time

-Gather decorations (cute straws, signs etc.)

-Get change from the bank to put in your money box

-Create a sign that says lemonade stand for the roadside

-Freeze ice cubes using lemonade instead of water ahead of time (so the lemonade won’t get watered down)

Advertise:

It’s so important to advertise ahead of time to get more customers! We hosted our stand from 9:30 am- 3 pm on a Saturday and it went really well.

To let people know about the stand, we posted on local Facebook groups and my personal Facebook page.

Setting Up Shop:

We started the night before setting up the sign and the stand by the road. On the morning of the event, I brought the rest of the supplies.

If you have cookies or an open pitcher, you might want to cover them in plastic wrap to keep the flies away.

Use the Money for Something Fun:

In the end, we earned more money than expected. As a result, my kid’s and I plan to visit Storybook Land, a theme park featuring storybook characters. Plus, they get to choose how they want to spend their earnings. 

Another fun idea is to give the proceeds to charity! Take a look at this cute Lemonade Stand for a Cause from the blog Just Add Confetti!

Overall, our lemonade stand was a success. My children learned about relating to customers and earning money and we had enjoyable family time. I hope your feel inspired to set up your own lemonade stand.

What are you favorite lemonade stand ideas? I love to hear from you!

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