Ideas for Summer Events

Here are four simple ideas that may make your next event a smashing success. It is for those days when the traditional outdoor event just won’t be enough…

1. Wild West Day. Have a good old fashioned outdoor western show. Get a petting zoo, cowboys who juggle or stuntmen. Take the traditional acts and have them add a western element. Think country music, fun and hayrides.

2. Wet and Wild Fun. Get out the water toys and create a fun in the sun afternoon that will make everyone long for the summer. Get inflatable games that can get wet, have a slip and slide, water gun contests and mist tents.

3. Family Activities Day. When you want to involve the families and create great morale, think about having the family activities. Set up games, teams and fantastic prizes for the most decorated family.

4. Summer Idol. Create a talent show that highlights the individual talents of your audience. Hire a comedian or variety artist to run the show and keep the entertainment moving. You can set up a stage, have sound, lights and have everyone compete with their talents. Think dancing, singing, karaoke, joke telling and whatever other talents they may bring. You can even set up the “Summer Idol” panel with some of the more popular members of your organization acting the roles of Paula Abdul or Simon Cowell.

Hopefully these ideas will stimulate some valuable thoughts for you and your attendees. Have a terrific summer.