Here are some of the best questions for a citizen survey about community events and festivals, plus practical tips for crafting them. If you want to build a conversational survey quickly, you can generate one with Specific in seconds using this AI survey builder.
The best open-ended questions for a citizen survey about community events and festivals
Open-ended questions uncover authentic thoughts and in-depth feedback, which can shine a light on what really matters to citizens. Use open-ended prompts when you want detailed insights, stories, or suggestions—especially early in your feedback process or when launching new events. Here’s our go-to list:
What was your most memorable experience at a recent community event or festival?
How did you hear about the last community event you attended?
What makes you decide to attend (or skip) a local festival?
Are there any events or activities you wish our community would offer?
Can you describe a time when a festival made you feel more connected to the community?
What suggestions do you have for improving future community events?
Which event in the past year stood out to you, and why?
What barriers (if any) prevent you from participating in community events?
How would you describe the overall atmosphere of our local festivals?
Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your community event experience?
Open-ended questions empower citizens to express themselves freely, unlocking deeper insights through rich stories that structured data might miss. AI’s natural language processing (NLP) capabilities have made it easier than ever to extract meaning from these responses and spot trends quickly. [1]
The best single-select multiple-choice questions for community events and festivals surveys
Single-select multiple-choice questions are your friend for quantifying opinions, tracking trends, or starting conversations that need extra clarity. Sometimes, people prefer clicking an option over typing out a long answer—especially on mobile or when they haven’t formed a detailed opinion yet. If you want to benchmark satisfaction, spot patterns, or get quick input, these are ideal.
Question: How satisfied are you with the variety of community events held this year?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Question: Which time of day do you prefer for attending community festivals?
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
No preference
Question: What is your main reason for attending community events?
Socializing with neighbors
Enjoying entertainment or activities
Supporting local businesses or causes
Other
When to follow up with "why?" Asking a follow-up "why?" right after a selection uncovers the motivations behind choices. For example, if a citizen says, "Somewhat dissatisfied," following up with "Why do you feel that way?" helps you get from data point to actionable insight.
When and why to add the "Other" choice? Always include "Other" when options might not be exhaustive. It invites citizens to share unique motivations or circumstances you hadn’t considered. With smart follow-ups, you can dig into these responses to uncover unexpected ideas helping your community grow.
Using an NPS-style question for community events and festivals
Net Promoter Score (NPS) isn't just for businesses—it gauges loyalty and word-of-mouth potential for community events too. In the context of local festivals, asking, “How likely are you to recommend our community events to a friend or neighbor?” (rated 0-10) helps you spot promoters, passives, and detractors. This metric gives a snapshot of community enthusiasm that’s easy to track over time.
If you’re interested in launching an NPS survey quickly, check out this Specific NPS survey builder made for community feedback.
The power of follow-up questions
Follow-up questions are where AI-driven surveys, like what we build at Specific, truly stand out. Instead of letting vague answers slip by, our platform’s automated follow-up questions feature digs deeper in real time—just like a skilled interviewer. This means you uncover the real "why" behind every answer and get full context, fast.
Citizen: "The festival was okay."
AI follow-up: "Could you share what made it just okay? Was there something missing or something you wished was different?"
How many follow-ups to ask? In most cases, 2-3 follow-ups strike a balance between depth and avoiding fatigue. The survey can allow citizens to skip ahead when they’ve shared enough, and you can configure this setting in Specific for a seamless experience.
This makes it a conversational survey—the dialogue flows naturally, engaging citizens in real feedback rather than static form-filling.
AI survey response analysis is simple and powerful—even with lots of long, unstructured text, our survey analysis tools make it easy to analyze responses from citizen surveys using AI.
With automated follow-ups, surveys become smarter and more engaging. Try generating a survey and watch how the conversation unfolds in real time.
How to use GPT prompts to create better questions for community event surveys
Want better questions fast? GPT-based tools can help, but quality prompts are key. Start with this simple command:
Suggest 10 open-ended questions for Citizen survey about Community Events And Festivals.
For stronger results, add context. Let the AI know your goals, audience, and what matters to you:
I’m running a survey for city residents to understand what they value most about community events and festivals. We want ideas on how to improve attendance and engagement from all age groups. Suggest 10 open-ended questions.
To organize your ideas, ask:
Look at the questions and categorize them. Output categories with the questions under them.
Review the categories—maybe you want more detail about accessibility or family activities? Follow up with:
Generate 10 questions for categories "Accessibility and inclusivity" and "Family-friendly activities".
With AI, you can iterate your way to a custom, high-quality survey in minutes.
What is a conversational survey?
A conversational survey feels like chatting with a real person. When citizens share their feedback, the survey’s AI asks relevant follow-ups, probes for clarity, and adapts to each answer’s nuance. Instead of a static form, it creates a dynamic dialogue—keeping people engaged and collecting richer feedback. Specific’s survey engine is built for this approach, so you never miss the context that matters.
Manual Surveys | AI-Generated (Conversational) Surveys |
|---|---|
Static, one-size-fits-all questions | Dynamic, adapts to real respondent answers |
Often low completion rates | Higher engagement through natural chat experience |
Challenging to analyze open text | AI-powered insights from unstructured data [1][2] |
Manual follow-up required | Automated, context-aware follow-ups in real time |
Why use AI for citizen surveys? AI survey generators like Specific unlock speed, personalization, and depth. They’re efficient (instantly analyzing mountains of data), scale easily, and stay accurate—plus, they can deliver real-time insights that would take days manually. [1][2] You can see more on how to create a survey using Specific’s best-in-class conversational interface.
If you want an AI survey example that truly feels human, Specific nails the user experience for both survey creators and the people sharing feedback. The process is smooth, responsive, and makes every voice count.
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Try a conversational survey today and discover insights you’d never find using a form alone. See how real-time follow-ups and AI-powered analysis turn your citizen feedback into better community events—fast and with zero setup hassle.