Every community has its own way of saying thank you to veterans and service members. Some hold parades. Some host barbecues. Some fly a flag at half mast on the right days. But a growing number of towns and bases are adding something new to the mix. Drone shows are...
Water and light just go together. Anyone who has watched a sunset over a harbor knows that. Festival organizers along coastlines, lakefronts, and marinas are catching on to something special. A drone show over open water creates a kind of magic that fireworks never...
State fairs face a real challenge every year. Fair boards need entertainment that pulls crowds without blowing the budget or putting animals at risk. Fireworks have been the go-to for decades, but they come with real headaches on fairgrounds full of livestock and dry...
Sporting events draw crowds, but the best ones build memories that pull visitors back year after year. For sports commissions, destination marketing organizations, and tourism boards, the challenge is standing out in a crowded market where many destinations offer...
A grand opening is a one-time moment to introduce a business, building, or development to its community. The challenge is that most opening events look the same. A ribbon, a pair of oversized scissors, a few speeches, and a photo for the local paper. That format...
Chambers of commerce and economic development organizations are under real pressure to deliver events that move the needle. Not just events people show up to once, but events that become traditions, fill parking lots, extend time on Main Street, bring media attention,...
