FEVO Guide: Timed-Entry Events

When it comes to building unforgettable experiences for fans, timing matters. That’s why more FEVO partners are leaning into timed-entry events—Offers that let buyers select exactly when they’ll arrive. It’s a simple feature with wide-ranging applications, from spooky Halloween Haunts to dazzling holiday light displays.

Why Timed Entry Works

Timed-entry events help organizers control flow, maximize space, and give buyers a seamless, customized experience. With FEVO, clients can build these events using non-integrated inventory. That means buyers receive a FEVO ticket with a scannable QR code, easily validated by our app on any mobile device.

Season Spaces, New Revenue

For many clients, Haunt events are an ideal way to bring life to their venues during the off-season. These experiences can transform dormant areas of a stadium, arena, or ballpark into haunted houses, themed mazes, or other immersive attractions. It’s not just about filling the calendar. It’s about unlocking revenue from spaces that might otherwise go unused.

Boosting Engagement with Groups

Timed-entry events are also the perfect canvas for FEVO’s Group Tree and Leaderboard features. These tools incentivize buyers to spread the word, grow their groups, and maximize turnout.

Take The Haunt, for example. Their organizers used the Leaderboard to create fun, trackable fan incentives. Buyers who brought enough friends could unlock prizes like free t-shirts, while the largest groups competed for bigger rewards. Through FEVO, groups were automatically notified when they qualified, making the experience seamless and exciting. Even better, some prizes were sponsored by outside brands—meaning fans walked away with sponsor-supplied gear while The Haunt built stronger community ties and additional revenue streams.

Beyond Halloween

While Haunts are a natural fit, timed-entry events extend far beyond the spooky season. Some creative applications include:

• Holiday light shows in December, when buyers can pick a time slot to stroll through a winter wonderland
• Meet-and-greets, where fans reserve time to interact with players, mascots, or entertainers
• Behind-the scenes venue tours, offer fans a structured way to explore otherwise restricted areas

Bundle for More Value

With FEVO, timed-entry tickets can be bundled with parking, merchandise, food vouchers, or other add-ons—all within a single, streamlined purchase. That means fans can plan their full experience in advance while organizers boost per-capita revenue.

The Takeaway

Timed-entry events are more than just a scheduling tool. They’re a way for clients to reinvent underutilized spaces, engage fans with new experiences, and drive off-season revenue. And when paired with FEVO’s Group Tree, Leaderboard and Fan Incentives, these events become even more powerful—turning buyers into advocates who drive awareness, attendance, and engagement.