Pop-Up adventure golf for events
Take a portable themed mini golf course to fairs, markets, weddings and corporate events.
- C$5k-25k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A set of portable, themed mini golf holes that you transport and set up at other people's venues. It works at festivals, markets, parties, weddings, shopping centres and company events, and can also run indoors in winter.
Your first three steps
- Price portable course sets from suppliers, or plan a small DIY set of 6 to 9 holes, and check what your vehicle can carry
- Contact local event organizers, venues, wedding planners and market managers to find out what they pay for attractions
- Run a trial event for a friend, school or community group, take photos and ask for a testimonial
Who pays
Event organizers, wedding and party hosts, businesses, schools, community groups and shopping centres or venues that want an attraction.
How it makes money
A hire fee per event or day, or a per-round price at public events. You can add an attendant for a higher fee.
Skills that help
- Organizing logistics and bookings
- Practical set-up and light repairs
- Friendly, reliable customer service
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether event hosts or venues need to be named on your policy
- Event permits and vendor fees, which differ by municipality and venue
- A suitable vehicle or trailer, and storage space for the course in winter
- Wear and tear from transport and weather, so budget for repairs and replacement balls and putters
- Business licence rules in the municipalities where you operate, which vary by location
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Everything you need to start: pop-up adventure golf for events
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a portable mini golf business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $5,000 to $25,000 CAD, depending on the size of the course and your vehicle or trailer. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many events you book.
What should I check before running mini golf at events?
Check commercial general liability insurance and whether hosts or venues must be named on your policy. Also check event permits and vendor fees, which differ by municipality and venue, and business licence rules in each municipality where you operate.
What do I need to run a pop-up mini golf business?
You need a suitable vehicle or trailer and winter storage space for the course. Budget for repairs from transport and weather wear, plus replacement balls and putters. The estimate is at least about 8 hours a week.
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