Stay Ahead: FTC Rule Now Live + Powerful New Tools Inside
The days of surprising attendees with hidden fees at checkout are officially coming to an end. On May 12th, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s new Junk Fees Rule goes into effect, requiring all event organizers and ticketing platforms to display the total price—including all mandatory fees—upfront when advertising or displaying ticket prices.
Non-compliance carries significant penalties—up to $51,744 per violation based on the FTC’s 2024 thresholds. But beyond avoiding penalties, transparent pricing builds trust with your attendees and can actually improve conversion rates.
This month, we’ve rolled out two game-changing features that you won’t want to miss:
Say goodbye to the 30-minute hold and hello to our new 15-minute checkout timer! Perfect for high-demand events where every second (and every seat) counts.
Offer attendees a "pay later" option with our new Square Invoices integration. Ideal for group bookings!
LifeFamily Church (7 campuses, Austin) consolidated gala RSVPs, night-of check-in, automated Monday reports, and retreat payment plans in Brushfire. The result: approximately $4,000 saved compared to a prior check-in vendor, accurate RSVP/attendance data, earlier registrations, and volunteers who are productive within 24–48 hours, with human support that the team raves about.
What started as a simple idea—take church outside the walls—has grown into mega events across multiple cities with hundreds of volunteers, sponsors, and vendors, all coordinated through Brushfire so the team can stay focused on ministry while Brushfire handles the logistics.
Pumpkin Daze began in 1992 as a small-town pumpkin weigh-off and has grown into a two-day regional fall festival with food vendors, giant produce competitions, and families driving in from multiple states. This year, more than 21,000 people came through the gates — 16,000 on Saturday alone.
With summer approaching, now is the perfect time for school districts to prepare their sports camp registration systems. Early setup gives families time to plan and secure spots!
Our platform offers features specifically designed for school district summer programs:
Track participant info, emergency contacts, and generate attendance lists
Offer multiple sport camps with early bird pricing and waitlist options
Collect waivers, health forms, and permissions in one secure place
Process scholarships and implement payment plans
Early Bird Special: Districts that set up before May 15th receive our Premium Support package at no additional cost, including personalized setup assistance and staff training.
The Brushfire crew just returned from the haunting halls of Transworld’s Halloween & Attraction Show, and what a terrifyingly good time we had! Our booth was buzzing with activity as we met so many brilliant minds behind America’s most spine-tingling haunted attractions.
From elaborate mazes to heart-stopping scare zones, we were amazed by the creativity and dedication of the haunt community. Many owners shared their ticketing nightmares (the non-fun kind of scary!), and we loved demonstrating how Brushfire's platform can handle even the most complex haunted attractions with ease. Whether it's timed entries for scare zones or VIP "skip-the-line" packages, our team showed how the right ticketing solution can make managing the madness a little less frightening.
A blood-curdling congratulations to our lucky winners at Catskill Haunts of Florida! This awesome family-owned operation took home "Brushy" (our spooky mascot) courtesy of our very talented friends over at Stiltbeast Studios! We're sure Brushy will find a perfectly new home among your haunted props!
We’re already conjuring plans for next year’s show and can’t wait to see what new terrors you all dream up for the 2025 haunt season! Remember, behind every successful scare is a seamless ticketing experience.
Until next time, haunt family! May your lines be long, your screams be loud, and your ticketing be trouble-free!
