Fairground lights are used for a wide variety of projects and events and, with such a wide range of bulbs and types of lighting available, it can be difficult to choose the correct lighting for your project.

With a range of different types of light available in a number of colours, shapes and sizes, it can be tricky to know where to start and which will offer the best fairground lighting for your project.

This guide will cover:

What to consider when buying fairground lighting

Fairground lighting is usually used for leisure and signage applications due to the bright, bold colours they offer as well as the ability to create a number of bespoke projects.

Fairground lighting is suited to projects such as:

  • Interior or exterior lettering
  • Signage
  • Events

However, fairground lighting is not limited to just these types of applications and can be used for hundreds of applications with the number of variations and possibilities endless.

Before choosing lights for your next project, you should consider what the project is, how long it will take for products to be delivered, costs, the number of bulbs you’ll need and the benefits of using LED fairground lights over other types.

The key benefits of LED fairground lighting include:

  • Energy efficiency
  • High quality light
  • Durable and reliable
  • Operation at low temperatures
  • Controllable

What can fairground lighting be used for?

Fairground lighting is incredibly versatile so can be used for a huge range of projects and uses. They are well-suited to the following types of project:

Interior or exterior lettering

One of the main uses for fairground lighting is creating bold lettering lit up by Cabochon bulbs or Golfball bulbs. For commercial purposes, they could be used to create the name of a restaurant or bar, or something to make your customers feel welcome. You could also create fun lettering as a great piece of home or office décor to light up any space.

Signage

Another great use for fairground lighting is creating incredible, brightly lit signage that particularly stands out at night. This may be a flashing arrow showing the way to fun fair thrills or food stalls. This kind of signage can be used by anyone and is not limited to just a fairground setting. Fairground lighting is a great way to display a company logo or invite customers into your shop.

Events

Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor event, fairground lighting can offer bespoke illumination to make a great impression on guests and visitors. From an archway lined with flashing Cabochon bulbs to bold bulbs used as part of a stage set for a concert, there’s no limitation to the designs you can create with fairground lighting.

Why are fairground lights a popular choice?

Fairground lighting can be used for hundreds, even thousands, of different applications. Each individual bulb can be positioned and programmed separately, allowing for incredible freedom in design.

Creating lettering, signs and other kinds of event lighting is just a case of building the supporting structure (such as the metal casing of the lettering, or the sign structure itself), wiring up the bulbs and programming the sequence. Naturally, you should ensure that any installation takes safety precautions into account.

The bulbs and other wiring accessories are also very cost-effective. LED fairground lights use far less energy than other types of bulbs and they last longer too—up to ten years, depending on usage.

Signs and lettering created using these fairground lights can be seen from a long way off, are very striking and can create an atmosphere for your business or event that’s both cosy and exciting.

What kinds of fairground light bulbs are available?

Cabochon bulbs

Cabochon bulbs are the most versatile fairground lights available. They come in a range of wattages, shapes and sizes to suit any project.

Cabochon bulbs are available in a range of varieties including:

Golfball bulbs

Golfball bulbs are rounded, low-wattage bulbs that are commonly used by small business owners for interior and exterior signage. They are safe, easy to use, and economical.

Key benefits of LED fairground lights

Energy efficient – LED fairground lights run on low-wattage LEDs, which use less power and last much longer than other types of bulbs.

Higher quality light – the bold, striking effects you can achieve with fairground lighting are hard to beat.

Durable & reliable – these bulbs are designed to be weather resistant and can last for up to 10 years.

Operate at lower temperatures – these low-wattage bulbs burn cooler, which improves their safety.

Controllable – you can create any kind of bespoke design with programmable sequences.

Number of bulbs, costs, assembly

The number of lights you will need for your project will depend on factors such as the size of your supporting structure and how bright you want the finished project to be. If you have any specific questions relating to your project, please get in touch and one of our team will be able to advise you.

Whatever scale of project you have in mind, we have Cabochon and Golfball fairground lights and kits which include power supplies, connectors and enough cable for your bulbs.

We also provide assembly instructions with our kits—assembling kits is simple, but it’s important to exercise due care when dealing with any electrical equipment.