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Learn how to plan and run a small community festival from our management expert in this instructional free video series on event planning.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Get an introduction to the history of community festivals and meet our planning expert in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to set up and organize a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to choose a location when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to obtain permits when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to obtain insurance when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to program and book entertainment when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to recruit food and drink vendors when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to get sponsors for funding when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to set up a beer garden when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to set up performance stages when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to recruit volunteers when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn tips on publicity when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to keep a festival site clean, with tips on garbage and recycling, when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to set up a first aid station for medical emergencies when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to rent, set up and use waste management facilities when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn the benefits of, and how to get the most out of your event, when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
Learn how to wrap-up and cleanup after your event when planning a small community festival in this instructional free video on event planning.
So your pet ferret is having a birthday. Little Georgie B turns five this year and you really want to go all out. Not just a couple of twelve packs and some twinkies, but a real party which reflects the magnitude of the occasion. Why not invite the whole town to celebrate with you? And then you can have a whole beer garden and live music from your favorite bands, perhaps even jugglers and mimes. Because you’re going all out for Georgie Fest, the best party this town’s ever seen. But hold on there just a second. You’ve never thrown a party for more than a few friends. How should you plan such a wing dinger of a shindig for your toothful rodent friend? You leave it up to Expert Village, that’s how.
In this free video series, our expert event planner tells you all the details you need to know in order to plan your very own festival. He begins with the top priority: finding the right location. Crucial to the success of your party is a place people are familiar with, where they are used to going by bus or car. Electricity can be brought in via generators, but running water is important. Parks are often ideal, but require various permits. Once you’ve figured out where and when (ideally a weekend without too many competing events), you’ve got to work out the many whos. You’ll need vendors, especially beer vendors, to help fund the festival, perhaps even sponsors as well. Then you need volunteers to help set up the stages, and run the festival once it gets started. The list is long, but our expert gives you a thorough overview, including how to set up the first-aid station, even how to manage the toilets and trash.
Just make sure you don’t lose Georgie B in those piles of Glad Bags when the party's over.
Jim Goettler Jim Goettler has Extensive experience with organizations requiring a wide variety of management and interpersonal skills including special event coordination, volunteer management, fiscal oversight, government relations and media PR. If you have any questions about this topic feel free to contact Jim@riseup.net. dkdk
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