Pop-Up archery range for events

Bring a portable, safe archery range to festivals, parties and team days and charge per person or per session.

Archers shooting arrows at targets along an outdoor archery range lane.
Startup costC$3k to C$12k
Monthly revenueC$800 to C$4k
Time needed6+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • C$3k-12k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

A portable range with safety netting, target stands and beginner-friendly equipment that you set up at outdoor events, camps, schools, fairs and corporate days, with you running the sessions.

Your first three steps

  1. Take a recognised archery instructor or coaching course through your provincial archery association
  2. Price out portable netting, targets, beginner bows and a trailer or vehicle storage, then test the setup in a field or hall
  3. Contact local camps, community centres and event planners with a one-page package and offer a discounted trial event
Who pays

Event organisers, companies, summer camps, community groups and families booking parties.

How it makes money

A flat fee per event or per hour, or a price per participant, with extra for longer sessions or add-ons like a mini tournament.

Skills that help
  • Safe, clear instruction for beginners
  • Event organising and setup
  • Customer service
  • Driving and hauling equipment
Watch out for
  • Commercial general liability insurance that covers off-site archery events, and any venue's own insurance requirements
  • Venue permission and municipal permits for events on public land, check with each venue or municipality
  • Safe layout and supervision, especially with children and crowds
  • Weather and seasonality, so look for indoor venues such as gyms or arenas for winter
  • Rules on moving and storing equipment, including any crossbows, which may be treated differently, check provincial and federal rules

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a pop-up archery business?

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on safety netting, target stands, beginner equipment and how you transport it all. These are estimates, so price your kit from suppliers before committing.

How much can a pop-up archery business earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many events you book and whether you charge per person or per session. Weather and seasonality matter, so look for indoor venues in winter.

What rules should I check before running archery at events?

Check commercial general liability insurance that covers off-site archery and any venue insurance requirements. Also check venue permission and municipal permits for public land, safe layout and supervision, and provincial and federal rules on moving and storing equipment.

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