Harefest
“It allows you to pivot staff accordingly, removing staff from a slow location, bolstering up staff at another location.”
Kyle Lang, General Manager, Harefest
34
vendors at Harefest 2026
FastBar for fairs
Every stand, every day,
on one system
FastBar is the point of sale for county and state fairs. Take payment cards, mobile wallets, cash and RFID wristbands at every bar, food vendor and merch stand, see the whole fair's sales as they happen, and settle up with every vendor without a spreadsheet.
- Built for multi-day fairs
- Keeps selling when the WiFi drops
- Every vendor's sales, live
Trusted by festivals, fairs and events across the US and beyond
The problem
Your fair runs for days.
Your numbers shouldn't take weeks.
Vendor deals, hospitality and stands spread across the grounds make it hard to know what the fair actually sold.
The old way
With FastBar
The old way
Taking vendors at their word
Concessionaires report their own gross sales on your percentage deal, and you hope the numbers are right.
With FastBar
Every vendor on one system
Vendors sell on FastBar, so you both see the same sales live, stand by stand.
The old way
Settlement by spreadsheet
Commissions and adjustments get worked out by hand after the fair closes.
With FastBar
Digital settlement reports
Set each vendor's percentage or flat-rate deal and any adjustments on either side, and FastBar does the math for you.
The old way
Hospitality that turns into a free-for-all
Board members, sponsors and VIPs get comp tickets or a nod at the bar, and nobody knows what it cost.
With FastBar
Perks with limits
Load each guest's perks onto an RFID wristband, so they're looked after at every bar and the hospitality stays within what you planned.
The old way
When the WiFi drops
Fairground WiFi and cell service struggle once the crowds arrive, and so do payment systems that need them.
With FastBar
Keeps selling offline
Every payment method keeps working without internet, and sales sync automatically once you're back online.
The old way
A new crew every shift
Seasonal staff and volunteers change from day to day, and every new face needs training.
With FastBar
Ready in under five minutes
Staff and volunteers learn FastBar in under five minutes, so every shift starts selling on time.
The FastBar system
One point of sale for the whole fairgrounds
Every bar, food vendor and merch stand on one system. Sales report live, vendors settle digitally, and every stand keeps selling when the WiFi drops.
Every way your guests pay
- RFID wristbands
- Cards: tap, chip or swipe
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Cash
<1 sec
per RFID wristband payment
Shorter lines at every stand
A wristband tap takes under a second and a card about ten, so lines keep moving when the crowds arrive.
16–35%
higher spend at cashless events
Sell more
When lines move, attendees come back for another drink, another plate, another T-shirt.
<5 min
to train new staff
Easy for seasonal staff
Fairs run on seasonal staff and volunteers, and they're ready to sell in under five minutes.
RFID wristbands
VIP and sponsor hospitality, without the free-for-all
RFID wristbands let you look after board members, sponsors and VIPs with perks you control, and give attendees the fastest way to pay at any bar or food vendor.
Load perks and privileges
Give board members, sponsors and VIPs a wristband loaded with exactly what they're entitled to, like drinks in the VIP area or a meal each day.
Tap and they're good to go
They tap at any bar or vendor in under a second. No comp tickets, no lists at the bar, no awkward questions.
Hospitality you can account for
Perks only go as far as you set them, and every redemption is recorded, so hospitality stays within what you planned.
Every other way to pay works too
RFID is one way to pay, not the only one. Use it everywhere, in some areas, or not at all.
- Credit and debit cards
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Cash
- Member and room charges
Features
Built for fairs
Every way to pay
Payment cards, mobile wallets, cash and RFID wristbands, at every bar, food vendor and merch stand.
Built for the fairgrounds
Keeps selling when the WiFi drops, and attendees never need to download an app.
Easy for seasonal staff
Seasonal staff and volunteers are ready to sell in under five minutes.
Live reporting
Sales by stand, product and hour as they happen, and this year's fair against last year's.
Every vendor on one system
Concessionaires see their own sales, you see everyone's, and digital settlement works out what each side owes.
Menus for every stand
Build a menu for each bar and vendor, and change prices on every device at once.
Volunteer and VIP perks
Meals for volunteers, drinks for VIPs, and perks for board members and sponsors, applied automatically.
Your money, straight to your account
Payments are processed by Stripe and paid out to your own account. FastBar never holds your money.
Working with FastBar
Everything you need for event day, ready to rent
Most events rent FastBar. We put together everything your event needs, then take it away when you're done.
Devices
Point-of-sale kits with a tablet, stand and card reader, set up and ready to sell. Already have iPads? Run FastBar on them with a software licence.
Software
Every FastBar feature is included in the rental. No tiers and no add-on modules.
RFID wristbands
Branded, secure RFID wristbands and registration stations, if you want them.
Support
Run it yourselves, have our team on remote 24/7 backup, or bring us on-site.
Running lots of events? Buying your own devices may cost less in the long run, and you can try FastBar at a real event before you decide. Ask us about buying
Customer stories
Proven at festivals and fairgrounds
Read the story
Washington Brewers Festival
“At the end of the night, I don't have to spend six hours with 15 people counting down, in this case, 80 tills.”
Sean Eggelston, Co-Founder, Own The Night Productions
80
breweries on one cashless system
ilani Casino Resort
“We didn't just purchase the software - we purchased the team behind it.”
Gina St. George, CFO, ilani Casino Resort
<1 sec
per transaction
What guests say
Guests love it too
“Paying was super easy and fast, probably why the lines were so fast. Instant verification and final billing by text was spot on.”
“Great time at harefest. Fastbar is quick service. Never had to wait longer than a minute.”
stroto6, 3 months agoGoogle“Easy to set up and use, especially at an outdoor concert venue! Excellent service and system!”
Trust and security
Your revenue is in safe hands
FastBar handles your revenue and your guests' payment cards. Here's how we protect both.
Powered by Stripe
Payments are processed by Stripe and paid out straight to your own Stripe account. FastBar never holds your money.
Fully PCI compliant
Card data is protected to industry standards, so your IT and finance teams can sign off with confidence.
No lost sales offline
If the connection drops, FastBar keeps selling and syncs every transaction once it's back.
Built by event organizers
We know what's on the line on event day. 24/7 support is available, and our team can be on-site when you need it.
FAQ
Fair questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help.
Can our vendors use FastBar, and can we see their sales?
Yes. Each vendor gets its own menu and its own login to see its sales live, and you see every vendor's, stand by stand and hour by hour.
Does FastBar handle our percentage deals with vendors?
Yes. Set each vendor's percentage or flat-rate deal and any adjustments, and digital settlement reports do the math for you, from the same sales you both can see. Talk to our team
What happens when the fairgrounds internet goes down?
FastBar keeps taking payments and syncs everything once it's back online. We still recommend WiFi, and we can use yours or bring our own if you need it.
Can we still take cash?
Yes. FastBar takes cash alongside payment cards, mobile wallets and RFID wristbands, and reports every sale by payment method.
Can it keep up with our busiest days?
Yes. A wristband tap takes under a second and a card payment about ten, so lines keep moving when the crowds arrive. We'll help you plan devices and staffing around your busiest days. Talk to our team
Can we give board members, sponsors and VIPs perks?
Yes. Load each guest's perks onto their RFID wristband, and they tap at any bar or vendor. They get exactly what you've set, and every redemption is recorded.
Can we reuse last year's setup?
Yes. Copy last year's fair, with its stands, products, menus and settings, and adjust only what's changed.
How fast can seasonal staff and volunteers learn it?
Seasonal staff and volunteers are ready to sell in under five minutes, so you can train each shift as it arrives.
Can you be on-site for a multi-day fair?
Yes, we certainly can. Our team is on-site for the whole fair: there early to set up, there late to wrap up, and there for every hour in between. We're a turnkey operation, so we take care of everything to do with the point of sale, and you can focus on running your fair. Tell us about your fair
Your guests shouldn't wait 20 minutes for a beer
See FastBar in action and find out what it could do for your next event.
Book a Demo- 1Tell us about your events. Size, bars, vendors and how you sell today.
- 2See it live. A demo built around your setup.
- 3Get a plan that fits. Hardware, support and pricing for your events.