How One farm Increased Average Order Values by Nearly 30%

May 26, 2026

How One farm Increased Average Order Values by Nearly 30%


For many farms, increasing ticket sales is only part of the equation. The bigger opportunity often comes from increasing the value of every order placed to maximize the ROI on each ticket buyer. That’s exactly what happened with this Arizona based agritourism operator without needing to increase their base ticket prices.


Their Desert Fall Festival generated an average order value of $62.37. Just weeks later, their holiday event, Desert Farm Lights, increased that number to $80.83, a nearly 30% jump in average cart value.


“Ticketsauce has been a game changer for quick and efficient check-in. They show up for their clients in a way I haven’t seen with other ticketing companies, and we’ve tried our fair share of other companies!


Their platform creates a great guest checkout experience, making online add-ons simple and straightforward, which naturally leads to higher ticket sales.”  - Shanelle Kunz, Desert Fall Festival & Desert Farm Lights


So what changed?


Interestingly, admission pricing remained the same between events. The per order increase came from a smarter mix of timing & add-ons.


  • Season Passes
  • Fast Pass Upgrades
  • Premium Add-Ons
  • Earlier Sales Momentum


Fall Festival Findings


The Fall Festival offered ticket add-ons for season passes, fast passes, and attractions like apple cannons and mechanical bull ride tokens which helped to increase per order values. 


Fall Festival orders demonstrated strong guest willingness to upgrade their experience beyond general admission.


How Desert Farm Lights Took It Further


The Desert Farm Lights significantly expanded their upgrade and add-on strategy.


The Biggest Drivers of Higher Cart Values


Desert Farm Lights proved that guests are willing to spend more when offered upgrades that improve convenience or create memorable experiences. 


This was proven by the standout success of the Horse Drawn Wagon experience, which alone accounted for more than 20,000 additional add-ons compared to the Fall Festival.


  • Selling nearly 400 more season passes
  • Selling roughly 5,000 more Fast Pass upgrades
  • Adding high-volume premium attractions like horse drawn wagon rides
  • Expanding experiential add-ons beyond admission tickets


What They’re Planning Next


Building on that momentum, the farm is implementing even more revenue-driving strategies this year, including:


  • Checkout Offers
  • Dynamic ticket pricing by day of week
  • Season pass upgrades
  • Drink ticket add-ons
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Ways to Increase Event Revenue FAQs

Have more questions on how an activity or attraction based event can increase revenue per order? Here are some FAQs that will hopefully answer your questions.

  • How can farms increase average order value without raising ticket prices?

    Many farms increase average order value by offering upgrades and add-ons such as season passes, fast passes, premium attractions, food and beverage packages, drink tickets, and exclusive experiences. These additional purchases can significantly increase revenue while keeping admission pricing unchanged.

  • What are the best add-ons for agritourism events?

    Popular agritourism add-ons include fast passes, season passes, wagon rides, animal encounters, attraction tokens, food and beverage packages, drink tickets, merchandise, photo experiences, and VIP access. The most successful add-ons typically improve convenience or create memorable experiences.

  • How much can ticket add-ons increase event revenue?

    The impact varies by event, but strategic add-ons can substantially increase average order values and overall event revenue. Many farms and attractions find that guests are willing to spend more when offered upgrades that enhance their visit.

  • What is average order value (AOV) in event ticketing?

    Average order value, or AOV, measures the average amount spent each time a customer places an order. It is calculated by dividing total revenue by the number of completed orders and is one of the most important metrics for event operators looking to maximize revenue.

  • How do fast pass upgrades affect ticket sales?

    Fast pass upgrades allow guests to reduce wait times and improve their overall experience. Because they provide a clear convenience benefit, fast passes are often among the highest-performing ticket upgrades for festivals, farms, attractions, and holiday events.

  • Are season passes effective for farms and attractions?

    Yes. Season passes can increase upfront revenue, encourage repeat visits, improve customer loyalty, and create additional opportunities for guests to purchase food, beverages, merchandise, and other experiences throughout the season.

  • What are the most profitable ticket upgrades for holiday light events?

    Holiday light events often see strong results from fast passes, premium attractions, reserved experiences, season passes, food and beverage packages, wagon rides, VIP experiences, and family activity bundles.

  • How can farms increase revenue per visitor?

    Farms can increase revenue per visitor by offering premium upgrades, creating bundled experiences, implementing dynamic pricing, selling season passes, and making add-ons highly visible throughout the online checkout process.

  • Does offering more ticket options increase revenue?

    When implemented thoughtfully, additional ticket options and upgrades can increase average order values by giving guests more ways to customize their experience. The key is offering options that provide clear value without overwhelming buyers.

  • What features should a ticketing platform have to increase average order value?

    A ticketing platform should support add-ons upsells, cross-sells, season passes, timed entry, dynamic pricing, bundled offers, mobile-friendly checkout, and reporting tools that help operators identify their highest-performing revenue opportunities. You can get all of these and more with Ticketsauce platform.

  • How do holiday events generate more revenue than fall festivals?

    Holiday events often benefit from premium experiences, group outings, seasonal traditions, gift purchases, and higher guest willingness to purchase upgrades and add-ons, creating opportunities for higher average order values.

  • What is the best ticketing software for farms, pumpkin patches, and holiday light events?

    The best ticketing software for agritourism operators should support timed entry, season passes, add-ons, upsells, dynamic pricing, mobile ticket scanning, marketing integrations, and a fast checkout experience that encourages larger purchases. You'll get these crucial features with Ticketsauce.

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