Sucking Wind Cancelling a major community race taught lessons about safety, communication, resiliency, contingency planning, and focusing on what can be controlled. This article is for Members only
Permission To Launch A successful balloon festival depends on careful site planning, safety, programming, parking, partnerships, and diversified revenue. This article is for Members only
Eternal Vigilance Successful July Fourth celebrations depend on detailed planning, park-maintenance coordination, volunteers, and prompt follow-up. This article is for Members only
Event Templates Reusable event templates help recreation teams divide complex functions into manageable tasks, preserve knowledge, and improve consistency. This article is for Members only
A Honking Good Time A Touch-A-Truck event gives children hands-on experiences while building productive partnerships between recreation agencies and local organizations. This article is for Members only
Scrambling For Golden Tickets An adult flashlight egg scramble offers a playful special event that can be adapted to a community's facility, budget, and audience. This article is for Members only
With A Little Luck The Dublin Irish Festival welcomes more than 100,000 guests through months of planning, volunteer coordination, programming, and logistics. This article is for Members only
A Cheesy Idea Aspen’s Mac ‘N Cheese Festival shows how a playful food idea can grow into a popular community event with national appeal. This article is for Members only
Special Events Distinctive themes can turn community festivals into memorable experiences, as examples from across the country demonstrate. This article is for Members only
Event Planning New Windsor’s growing Community Day offers practical lessons in budgeting, logistics, safety, vendors, attractions, and continual improvement. This article is for Members only
Triple Threat Chandler’s three-event weekend offers practical lessons in safety, staffing, logistics, communication, and evaluation. This article is for Members only
In Pursuit Of An Amazing Event Fort Wayne’s Amazing Race shows how a creative event can generate revenue, energize staff, attract sponsors, and engage a community. This article is for Members only
