Saturday, October 01, 2005

Special Events FAQ

What Kind of Special Events Can You Host?
prepared by Jennifer Watkins
When planning a Special Event, it is not always easy figuring out exactly what sort of event to host. The ideas seem to run the gauntlet from a telethon to a rubber duck race and everything in-between. So what are some of the options that are out there?
Raffles/Lotteries/Bingos
Antique Shows
Dinners
Auctions
Carnivals
Casino Nights
Concert
Black tie dinners
Golf
Dances
Telethons
No-show fund raiser
Open Houses
Garage sales
Celebrity events
Book signing
Car show
Cruise
Beach Party
Costume Party
Sleepover
Bake sale
Car wash
Pot luck
Mystery Dinners
Silent auctions
Book sales
Rubber Duck Race

There are many more ideas out there than what is on this list but hopefully this will give a base idea of what is possible. There are so many options and what fits best depends on the type of organization and the people involved. If you wish for more information, on either more ideas or are interested in the ideas found here, please contact the Resource Center with any questions.

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