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• Carnival Game Rentals

  Carnival game rentals. Offering a huge assortment of carnival games and rental activities to party planners, event planners, and planners of festivals, carnivals, or special events.

  We have all sorts of great carnival games and attractions like ring toss, dunk tanks, can smash, hi strikers, and all the classic fun carnival games which draw crowds, and entertain groups. We also have a great selection of carnival game ideas which are always popular for event planners. Our creative team has put together all kinds of custom carnival game options for many parties and special events.

  If you are interested in getting some custom carnival games put together for your special event, then we can help. Our creative team has offered all kinds of fun carnival games that have been developed by us to create a different and fun activity which works with and compliments our specific client’s theme, industry, or specific goals.

  For example- a fun carnival game we created recently was a shoe toss for a major footwear manufacturer. It was the perfect addition to their event, showcased the product they were selling, and was a huge hit with the guests. Another carnival game we created for a major music industry record label was a “flush the one hit wonder” game- which was found to be absolutely hilarious by participating music industry icons and artists.

  There is literally no end to the kinds of carnival games and activities we can offer, and our rental options are literally limitless when it comes to finding fun game rental options for events.

  For more information check out these links:

  Portland Carnival Game Rentals – Seattle Carnival Game Rentals – Carnival Game Rentals

  We are the leading provider of entertainment and games in the Pacific Northwest, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with you on your upcoming party or special event.

• Attracting Families to Expos and Events

  

  A recent expo at the Portland Convention Center offered free rides on Thomas the Train for kids. As a result, the place was packed with families. Of course, it did not hurt that the expo was full of model trains either.

  For any event to be successful, it has to attract people. If no one turns up to participate in the event, there really isn’t any point in having it. Vendors need to sell their products and services. If there is a charge for admission or ticket fee, someone has to pay.

  Attracting families to an event is a great way to increase attendance. After all, it is not unusual for adults to go to activities by themselves. Children, on the other hand, pretty much always travel with a parent or guardian, which at least doubles your attendance. Consider then that many families include more than one child and more than one adult, and your head count increases dramatically. Another great benefit to attracting families to your event is many adults who won’t buy much for themselves have a hard time saying no to their children. For instance, the booths selling Thomas the Train toys at the expo did brisk business throughout the event.

  So how do you attract families to your event. If your event is kid friendly to begin with, that helps, but adding kid friendly amenities and attractions is a good way to get families in the door whether or not the event would otherwise be a family function. You can pick  attractions that fit your event, like the fishing pond at a recent outdoor show, the Thomas ride at the train show, or pony rides at a horse expo. You can also pick attractions that suit any kids, whether or not they are interested in the theme of your event.

  

  Inflatables are a great family attraction. Kids love bounce houses and slides and if your event is outdoors, large inflatables serve as their own billboards as they are visual from a long distance away. Some events charge extra for kids to play in the inflatables while others include it as an added incentive for families with kids to attend.

  Having live entertainers, like clowns, magicians, or musicians is another way to attract families to an event. Some entertainers even provide additional promotional services by contacting their own fans.

  Another way to encourage families to attend an event it to offer discounted or free admission for children or family admission packages. Offering coupons is also a good way to encourage families to attend. The Expo Center further encourages people to come in groups by giving car pool discounts for parking cars with three or more people in them.

  When advertising your event, be sure to promote your family friendly features. Advertise in family publications and promote the event with fliers and other promotions where families are likely to hear about it. Get your event added to as many calendars of events as you can, such as the online calendars for Metro Parent and NW Kids.