[For High School Students] A roundup of recommended attractions for the school festival
High school cultural festivals usually offer more freedom than in junior high—things like attractions and food stalls—so you can try all kinds of ideas, right?
Since it only happens once a year, I’m sure many students are thinking, “We want to create a memorable, amazing attraction!”
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of recommended ideas for high school cultural festivals, from the classics to the unconventional.
You can go with a tried-and-true crowd-pleaser, or take on a unique idea that won’t overlap with other classes!
As you consider factors like preparation time and budget, use this as a reference to decide which attraction to choose.
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[For High School Students] Recommended Booth/Attraction Ideas for the School Cultural Festival (21–30)
planetarium
A planetarium that fills the night sky with countless stars and explanations of many constellations is breathtaking—you can’t help but be enchanted.
How about setting up a booth where people can experience such a planetarium exhibit? You might think building a planetarium is difficult, but the materials are very simple; what matters is assembling it properly.
Create a dome using lots of cardboard, line the inside with black construction paper, and use glow-in-the-dark stickers and black lights to bring it to life.
You can also use a projector that creates a small-scale planetarium.
It’s important to firmly tape the outside to prevent any light from leaking out.
Cardboard Maze
There are many maze attractions in Japan, such as Tochigi Prefecture’s “Giant Maze Palladium,” Fuji-Q Highland’s “Desperation Fortress,” and Nikko Edo Wonderland’s “Ninja Trick Proverb Maze.” How about creating a maze that everyone loves right in your classroom? Using easy-to-work-with cardboard will help cut costs, too.
There’s maze-making software available, so even first-timers can feel confident.
Classrooms have desks and chairs—let’s use those as parts of the maze as well! A giant maze that connects two classrooms also sounds like fun!
Rotating seesaw
Do you know the rotating see-saws installed in large parks? Similar attractions are common at amusement parks too—they spin while moving up and down like a see-saw, just as the name suggests.
Let’s try building a “rotating see-saw,” which is becoming a mini trend for school festival booths! When it comes to parts that need steel pipes and steel frames, it’s time for the strong boys to step in, while the girls handle the decorations around the see-saw—this is also where the commander in charge will have their leadership tested.
It takes a lot of time and effort, so tackle it with a long-term plan!
Theater and musicals
Productions that are a bit different from the drama club’s usual plays—like those with a deliberately amateurish vibe—could be fun as attractions too.
Popular picks among students include Romeo and Juliet and Snow White; anything with a hero and heroine naturally gets the heart racing.
Forgetting lines from nerves or throwing in outrageous ad-libs—surprises are part and parcel of an entertaining play.
You could even have the principal appear, or invite the school custodian as a guest performer—there are all sorts of fun ideas.
Well-known stories are easy to follow, so we also recommend original pieces based on Momotaro!
I tried singing
If you want to perform a song but don’t have anyone around who can play instruments, or if time constraints make a band performance difficult, consider singing along to a karaoke track.
If the venue has proper sound equipment, you won’t need extensive setup on the day—another big plus.
You can hype up the crowd with a trending hit or choose a song that showcases your vocal skills to demonstrate your talent.
Practice plenty before the big day and light up the school festival with your singing!
Viking
How about taking on a swaying pirate ship—one of those Viking rides? It’s that huge swing-like attraction you often see at amusement parks that rocks dramatically back and forth.
Naturally, because it needs to be sturdy enough as a ride—able to carry people and withstand all that motion—it requires proper strength and safety, so it’s recommended for those with specialized knowledge.
If you attend a technical high school, you might already have some ideas in that area.
Of course, it’s also a good idea to ask your teachers for advice, or even consult professionals in construction-related fields.
projection mapping
Projection mapping is a three-dimensional visual expression that uses projectors.
When visuals overlap with the structure of the space being projected onto, they can create a grand world where it looks as if buildings are transforming.
From simple visuals like spotlights and movies to surprising three-dimensional imagery, it can deliver a sense of wonder to viewers.
While it requires composition skills and technical expertise, it’s a beautiful attraction that suits the free-spirited vibe of a school festival and conveys a sense of expanding possibilities.
