Right around March 20th, as the sun starts to warm everything up and the last mounds of snow piled to the side of the road start to melt, people head outdoors to have fun. For many, Spring marks the beginning of event season, when you can’t walk past a public park or outdoor square without seeing one event or another. Whether it’s a food festival, a music event, a literary showcase or a clothing store grand opening (to name only a few), events take careful planning and forethought in order to attract people and run smoothly. If you’re looking to throw an event this spring – big or small, indoor or outdoor – there are a few tips and considerations to keep in mind.
Plan, Plan, Plan
This can’t be said enough: if you want to pull off a well-attended and successful event, you probably shouldn’t do it on the fly. It all begins with understanding your target audience. Who are you trying to attract and what types of things do you think they want from an event? If you’re throwing a small music festival, for example, you might want to secure part of an outdoor area for a beer gardens; that, of course, means you have to apply for an outdoor liquor license, and hire staff trained in smart serving procedures… As you can see, these decisions have implications down the line, which is why it’s good to start early. [Read more…] about Throwing A Spring Event… The Right Way
Originally posted on March 29, 2018 @ 8:33 am