I keep pretty detailed records each show of what we have come in the door.
Our high for one day attendance was 154 and our low was 45 (When the people who run the Addison Convention show had their event the same day)
Almost always we make a profit (different amount each time) when we do not have guests and we usually break even/lose a little money when we have guests. That's why I try to keep the guests we have to a reasonable price point.
Our average attendance is between 75-190 total people and I personally am pretty mellow about letting in kids for free. I let in the kids for free on Saturday as a pre holiday special and we will always have free admission for our holiday show.
One question, were you charging $5 because of the venue's cost or because you wanted to make extra money. Personally, if I'm going to charge $5 at the door, I better have something to give to the customers.
Rich
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