Downtown association ticketing
Downtown association event ticketing and member management
Main Street organizations run everything from sidewalk sales to holiday festivals. TixSimple lets you sell event tickets, collect memberships, and keep local businesses in the loop.
How this type of ticketing works
Downtown associations often host multiple events per year and need a simple way to sell tickets or collect RSVPs. TixSimple lets you create one event page per festival or a membership event that covers the whole season. Member businesses can receive discount codes or email-based special pricing.
Tickets are delivered by email with QR codes. Volunteers scan at information booths or event entrances. The dashboard shows attendance by event, so you can report back to sponsors and city officials.
What to set up in TixSimple
- 1Create a downtown association organizer profile in TixSimple.
- 2Add each event: holiday stroll, car show, concert series, food walk.
- 3Add ticket types: Free RSVP, Adult, Child, Member, VIP.
- 4Upload member business email lists for automatic discounts.
- 5Create scanner keys for each event entrance or check-in booth.
- 6Publish and share through the association website, business social accounts, and local press.
Fee example: Downtown event ticket
A $8 ticket carries a TixSimple platform fee of $0.43 (1.3% + $0.33). If you sell 400 tickets, the total platform fee is $172. Stripe processing is separate and you choose whether to pass fees to the buyer or absorb them.
Ticket price
$8
Platform fee
$0.43
Net revenue
$3,028
Memberships, sponsorships and year-round engagement
Downtown associations thrive on repeat engagement. TixSimple supports membership events, season passes, and sponsor banner placement. Event Flow can manage the association's social media, reviews, and Google Business presence throughout the year.
- Membership and season pass events for locals
- Business member discount codes and email lists
- Sponsor exposure on every event page
- Event Flow for year-round social and reputation management
Frequently asked questions
Can we sell a single membership that covers multiple events?
Yes. Create a membership or season pass event. Buyers receive a ticket that can be scanned at any participating event.
How do local businesses get involved?
Offer member businesses discount codes or email-based special pricing. You can also sell vendor booth tickets for sidewalk sales and festivals.
Can events be free with RSVP?
Yes. Free RSVP tickets have no platform fee and let you track attendance for permits and sponsor reports.
Keep exploring TixSimple
More guides and services that match your event type.