School summer fair season is one of the busiest and most exciting times of year for schools, PTAs and fundraising groups. Choosing the right toys can make all the difference between prizes that fly off the table and stock left sitting in boxes at the end of the day.

At Risus Wholesale, we supply thousands of schools, PTAs and event organisers every year, so we know which products consistently sell well at summer fairs, tombolas, lucky dips and school reward stalls.

To help make planning easier, we’ve put together our top 50 best selling toys for school summer fairs — all chosen for their value, popularity and pocket-money friendly prices.

Pocket Money Toys (1–10)

1. Mini squishies
2. Fidget toys
3. Stretchy figures
4. Bouncy balls
5. Mini slime tubs
6. Snap bands
7. Light-up toys
8. Finger traps
9. Mini puzzles
10. Novelty erasers

These products work brilliantly for lucky dips, reward boxes and low-cost prize stalls.

Sensory & Fidget Best Sellers (11–20)

11. Pop tubes
12. Mesh stress balls
13. Mochi squishies
14. Marble maze games
15. Infinity cubes
16. Putty tubs
17. Stretch noodles
18. Water snakes
19. Fidget keyrings
20. Mini sensory toys

Sensory toys continue to be among the fastest moving categories because children love collecting and swapping them.

Outdoor Summer Toys (21–30)

21. Foam gliders
22. Flying discs
23. Water squirters
24. Bubble toys
25. Skipping ropes
26. Paddle bats
27. Football toys
28. Mini garden games
29. Boomerangs
30. Chalk sets

Outdoor toys perform especially well at summer fairs because children can use them immediately after purchase.

Prize Stall Favourites (31–40)

31. Novelty stationery
32. Joke toys
33. Sticker packs
34. Small plush toys
35. Temporary tattoos
36. Magic tricks
37. Playing cards
38. Animal toys
39. Keyrings
40. Activity books

These products are ideal for prize counters because they offer strong perceived value without breaking budgets.

Premium Prize Winners (41–50)

41. Large squishies
42. Plush toys
43. Craft kits
44. Licensed toys
45. Construction kits
46. Science toys
47. Puzzle games
48. Glow products
49. Collector toys
50. Gift sets

Adding a small number of higher-value prizes encourages repeat spending and helps increase fundraising revenue.

Tips for Choosing Summer Fair Toys

• Keep most products under pocket-money pricing
• Offer a mix of sensory, outdoor and collectible toys
• Include some premium prizes
• Choose products suitable for mixed ages
• Buy extra stock of your best sellers — they always go first

Planning ahead helps schools maximise profits while ensuring children leave with prizes they genuinely love.

Browse our full Summer Fair range for more ideas and fast UK delivery.