The major issue in accepting charge or debit cards ought properly to be guest convenience.  If you need to raise your admission (and give a discount for cash payment) that would address the fees you would incur. 
 
 And yes, as a member of a large extended family, I can imagine a guest wanting to put $3 times the eight people in the party on a credit card!
 
Liz Bleiberg
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