The document outlines plans to hold the inaugural Pride Pumpkin Festival in East Longmeadow, MA in 2013, with the goal of establishing an annual autumn event that features carved pumpkins, entertainment, crafts and activities. The main goals are to promote the primary sponsor Pride Stores and generate community exposure, customer loyalty and membership in their rewards programs. Details provided include potential activities, sponsors, schedules and locations for festival elements like the pumpkin tower display.
The document outlines plans to hold the inaugural Pride Pumpkin Festival in East Longmeadow, MA in 2013, with the goal of establishing an annual autumn event featuring carved pumpkins, entertainment, crafts and food. The event aims to promote the primary sponsor Pride Stores and build community engagement. Details provided include descriptions of similar festivals, proposed activities and schedules, sponsorship opportunities, and logistical considerations.
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Real Food Festival Sunshine Coast - Stakeholdersrealfoodfestival
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The various events, demonstrations, discussions and other activities throughout the weekend mean that the Festival has something for everyone and is a great way for people to support the best of Sunshine Coast regional food.
http://realfoodfestival.com.au
The document provides a proposal for the grand opening event of the Opportunity Center. It outlines goals of honoring donors, engaging neighbors, and gaining media coverage. It proposes decorating with balloon arches and donation boxes as centerpieces. The event plan includes a mixer, ribbon cutting ceremony, food, tours of the facility, and a photo booth. A budget estimates costs for transportation, catering, decor, and promotional giveaways. Branding initiatives are proposed, including an online "Virtual Scrapbook" allowing supporters to upload stories and experiences of the organization to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The Cinco de Mayo event had over 175,000 attendees at Whittier Narrows Regional Park. Heinz and Ore-Ida jointly sponsored the event for $15,000, which provided branding assets, a 40x40 exhibitor space, inflatables, tables and chairs. Over 20,000 samples of Heinz ketchup and Ore-Ida chips were distributed. Key learnings included hiring an emcee, improving sampling locations, and exploring additional branding opportunities to further engage attendees.
The document outlines plans to hold the inaugural Pride Pumpkin Festival in East Longmeadow, MA in 2013, with the goal of establishing an annual autumn event featuring carved pumpkins, entertainment, crafts and food. The event aims to promote the primary sponsor Pride Stores and build community engagement. Details provided include descriptions of similar festivals, proposed activities and schedules, sponsorship opportunities, and logistical considerations.
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Several holiday events will take place in early December in St. Louis including the 18th Annual Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk on December 6th, the 44th Annual Soulard Holiday Parlour Tour on December 7th-8th, and the 12th Annual Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street on December 7th. Additionally, the Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour will occur on December 8th featuring a Holiday Market and samples from local restaurants. The St. Louis Blues will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in hockey at Enterprise Center on December 7th.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is hosting several upcoming events in July, including "A Day at the Beach" on July 3rd-5th to promote Habitat and raise awareness. Cyclists will be visiting on June 17th to help renovate a home, and the annual meeting on July 22nd will celebrate the year's successes and introduce new strategic goals. Volunteer opportunities are available for construction work and other tasks.
Real Food Festival Sunshine Coast - Stakeholdersrealfoodfestival
The Real Food Festival is a fantastic celebration of the wonderful variety of food that Sunshine Coast producers, manufacturers and restaurants have to offer, and a brilliant way to talk, taste and buy from them.
The various events, demonstrations, discussions and other activities throughout the weekend mean that the Festival has something for everyone and is a great way for people to support the best of Sunshine Coast regional food.
http://realfoodfestival.com.au
The document provides a proposal for the grand opening event of the Opportunity Center. It outlines goals of honoring donors, engaging neighbors, and gaining media coverage. It proposes decorating with balloon arches and donation boxes as centerpieces. The event plan includes a mixer, ribbon cutting ceremony, food, tours of the facility, and a photo booth. A budget estimates costs for transportation, catering, decor, and promotional giveaways. Branding initiatives are proposed, including an online "Virtual Scrapbook" allowing supporters to upload stories and experiences of the organization to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The Cinco de Mayo event had over 175,000 attendees at Whittier Narrows Regional Park. Heinz and Ore-Ida jointly sponsored the event for $15,000, which provided branding assets, a 40x40 exhibitor space, inflatables, tables and chairs. Over 20,000 samples of Heinz ketchup and Ore-Ida chips were distributed. Key learnings included hiring an emcee, improving sampling locations, and exploring additional branding opportunities to further engage attendees.
This document is a collection of photo credits from various photographers and artists. It includes 14 photo credits attributed to individuals and organizations like LadyDragonflyCC, valkyrieh116, shuttermonkey, Curtis Gregory Perry, wesbolton, Ryan Dickey, indigoprime, JohnGiez-, ellenm1, creepyhalloweenimages, ianbckwltr, ebygomm, xadrian, and Lester Public Library, and Mama Marcia, WxMom, and operabug. The document encourages the reader to get started creating their own presentation using Haiku Deck on SlideShare.
Pumpkin carving originated from an ancient Celtic holiday called Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. On this day, they would carve faces into turnips and gourds and place them in windows and porches to welcome deceased loved ones and ward off evil spirits. Pumpkin carving is now a Halloween tradition where the steps include cutting off the top, scooping out the insides, drawing a pattern, carving out the design, and lighting a candle inside the hollowed pumpkin.
This lesson plan is for a two-day visual arts lesson in a 1st grade classroom about the life cycle of a pumpkin. On the first day, students will paint paper plates orange to resemble pumpkins. They will learn about the five stages of a pumpkin's life cycle through a class discussion. On the second day, students will color a handout about the life cycle, then cut out the stages and staple them together with their painted pumpkins to create a life cycle display. The lesson integrates science standards and appeals to different learning styles through individual and group work, as well as discussions and hands-on activities. Safety precautions are outlined and the finished projects will be displayed for the class and school.
This chapter discusses woodcarving techniques. It describes different types of carving like incised carving, chip carving, and relief carving. The tools used for carving are also explained, including gouges, chisels, veiner and vee tools. Proper wood holding and sharpening techniques are covered. Finally, suitable woods for carving are mentioned.
Looking to put together some frighteningly fun salon Halloween decorations? Why not check out some of these awesome pumpkin carving ideas from around the world?
Halloween in the USA typically involves children dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating to collect candy, while adults may enjoy carving pumpkins or visiting haunted houses. Common Halloween activities discussed include trick-or-treating, wearing costumes, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, and visiting haunted attractions, while popular candies include chocolate and fruity treats.
Pumpkins are a type of fruit that grow on vines and are members of the Cucurbita family, which also includes squash, gourds, cucumbers and melons. Pumpkins can vary greatly in size, color and shape depending on the variety. They are usually grown from seeds planted in the spring and harvested in the fall after around 3 months of growth. Pumpkins have many uses including decorations, food, and have a long history with Native Americans and colonists.
The document discusses different types of carving used to decorate buffets, including vegetable carving, fruit carving, ice carving, and butter sculpture. It provides instructions on techniques for carving fruits, vegetables, ice, and other mediums. The history and uses of carving in food presentation are outlined, along with basic tools, techniques, and storage methods for different types of carvings.
Indulge is a culinary event held annually at the Jupiter Hotel in Portland, Oregon on September 22, 2011. Proceeds from the event benefit p:ear, a nonprofit helping homeless and transitional youth. The event will feature food from over a dozen local restaurants and food carts, as well as drinks from breweries, distilleries, and wineries. New additions this year include an expanded outdoor area with a fire pit and tent for wine tasting.
The document describes AlanFest, an annual music festival held in Athens, Georgia that is organized by the David Alan Lewis Foundation. The festival is held in celebration of Alan Lewis, a 2010 graduate of the University of Georgia's landscape architecture program who passed away in 2011. Proceeds from the festival go towards the David Alan Lewis Memorial Scholarship in Landscape Architecture at UGA. The 2015 festival will take place over 3 days and feature performances by various artists at multiple Athens venues. Sponsorship opportunities and benefits are outlined for businesses and organizations interested in supporting the event and scholarship.
Here are the key steps in our cancellation plan:
1. The decision to cancel will be made jointly by our group and the leadership of the Cambria Christmas Market.
2. We will monitor the local weather and emergency alerts. If there is a risk of natural disaster like heavy rain, flooding or fire, cancellation may be necessary.
3. We will also stay alert to any community security risks. If law enforcement advises against the event due to a safety threat, we will cancel.
4. If cancellation is necessary, we will notify all partner organizations and individuals who RSVP'd as soon as possible via email and phone.
5. Any cancellation notices will provide information on ticket/payment refunds if
This document proposes two wine tourism packages in Slovenia:
1. The Slovenia Classic Wine Tour focuses on promoting Slovenian wine from Maribor city through cultural activities like traditional dances and food, vineyard tours, and gifts related to wine.
2. The "Grape" Touring package aims to give families the experience of being Slovenian grape farmers through activities like jogging contests, playing in vineyards, learning about grape production, and competitions at a closing festival.
The packages are intended to promote Slovenian tourism and wine, increase income for local businesses and communities, and educate visitors about sustainable living.
The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show will take place from February 14-16 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Hundreds of exhibitors will offer home and garden products and services. Featured areas include Grand Gardens landscaping displays, a Green Pavilion on eco-friendly products, and cooking demonstrations. Admission ranges from $10-free. Volunteers are needed and proceeds benefit Dogwood Arts Festival events. Experts will present on the How-To Stage, including HGTV's Amy Matthews and DIY Network's James Young.
The document discusses plans to move Christmas in the Park from Stephen C. Beachy Central Park to Wolf Pen Creek Corridor due to a lack of space and infrastructure at the current location. The new location at Wolf Pen Creek will allow for expansion and growth of the event including more entertainment stages, facilities, parking, and participation from community partners. Some of the new offerings mentioned include pet night activities, an expanded baking contest, increased sponsorship, and a "Presents with a Purpose" program connecting non-profits to the event.
School Carnival Games & Ideas - Fabulously FunSignUp.com
Fabulously Fun Carnival Ideas by SignUp. This guide includes helpful tips and creative suggestions for organizing a school carnival, church carnival, or fun festival for any community group. Filled with suggestions from carnival committee veterans for carnival games, activities, booths, food, concessions and fundraisers.
Use SignUp's FREE volunteer scheduling software to coordinate carnival volunteers. Simple and easy online sign up sheets - participants choose a shift with a click and SignUp sends automated reminders to help people keep their commitments.
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This document summarizes a virtual webinar about economic development in small, rural communities called the Teeny Tiny Summit. The webinar included presentations on transforming rural economies, creative collaboration projects in Fenelon Falls and Kawartha Lakes, the reimagined 2020 virtual Bayfield Agricultural Fair, and snapshots of other communities creatively bringing people together virtually. The agenda outlined three 90-minute webinar sessions to share examples, tools, and success stories for supporting small, rural places during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This document summarizes the applicant's experience planning and assisting with various fundraising events and marketing campaigns over several years for charitable organizations. It outlines their lead roles in planning several multi-thousand dollar fundraising galas and concerts, as well as supporting roles assisting with marketing, volunteer coordination, and event staffing for various causes. A breadth of skills and responsibilities are demonstrated, including marketing, sponsorship, volunteer management, event planning and execution, and public speaking.
The document outlines plans for the Sinful & Sweet Food Festival to be held in Pittsburgh on February 14, 2016. It will be managed by Jazzy Events and aims to provide culinary experiences through food vendor booths, cooking demonstrations, and tastings. The event budget, venue, staffing roles, promotion, and month-by-month planning timeline are delineated to achieve the goals of a successful community event that educates about food and cooking. Potential risks and emergency procedures are also addressed to ensure a safe festival.
This document contains information about Alexandra Jayne Miller's final major project for her BA (Hons) in Fashion Promotion from Ravensbourne University. For her project, she researched the rise of Covent Garden as a luxury shopping destination in London and developed a marketing campaign called "FROST FAIR" to celebrate Covent Garden's 600th anniversary and affirm its position as a global luxury destination. The campaign combines experiential and digital marketing, including events taking inspiration from Covent Garden's history that will take place each week in December 2015.
The document provides details about the Stampin' Up! Holiday Stamp-N-Scrap 2012 workshop to be held from October 18-20, 2012 in Park City, Utah. 75 demonstrators will attend workshops to learn about new holiday catalog products, participate in projects and swaps, and socialize. The workshop will be held at the Best Western Landmark Inn and will include classroom sessions, meals, activities, and a surprise trip to see a dance performance. The estimated budget for the event is $50,000.
The document summarizes a 3-day regional cultural festival to be held in April 2011 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The festival aims to celebrate the diverse cultures within Pakistan through various performances, exhibitions, and food stalls representing each province. Key events at the festival include folk dances, fire dancing, artisan displays, musical and fashion shows, and children's activities. The festival expects over 40,000 attendees across the 3 days and will be held at Lake View Park, featuring separate areas dedicated to each province. Sponsorship opportunities are also outlined.
This document is a collection of photo credits from various photographers and artists. It includes 14 photo credits attributed to individuals and organizations like LadyDragonflyCC, valkyrieh116, shuttermonkey, Curtis Gregory Perry, wesbolton, Ryan Dickey, indigoprime, JohnGiez-, ellenm1, creepyhalloweenimages, ianbckwltr, ebygomm, xadrian, and Lester Public Library, and Mama Marcia, WxMom, and operabug. The document encourages the reader to get started creating their own presentation using Haiku Deck on SlideShare.
Pumpkin carving originated from an ancient Celtic holiday called Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. On this day, they would carve faces into turnips and gourds and place them in windows and porches to welcome deceased loved ones and ward off evil spirits. Pumpkin carving is now a Halloween tradition where the steps include cutting off the top, scooping out the insides, drawing a pattern, carving out the design, and lighting a candle inside the hollowed pumpkin.
This lesson plan is for a two-day visual arts lesson in a 1st grade classroom about the life cycle of a pumpkin. On the first day, students will paint paper plates orange to resemble pumpkins. They will learn about the five stages of a pumpkin's life cycle through a class discussion. On the second day, students will color a handout about the life cycle, then cut out the stages and staple them together with their painted pumpkins to create a life cycle display. The lesson integrates science standards and appeals to different learning styles through individual and group work, as well as discussions and hands-on activities. Safety precautions are outlined and the finished projects will be displayed for the class and school.
This chapter discusses woodcarving techniques. It describes different types of carving like incised carving, chip carving, and relief carving. The tools used for carving are also explained, including gouges, chisels, veiner and vee tools. Proper wood holding and sharpening techniques are covered. Finally, suitable woods for carving are mentioned.
Looking to put together some frighteningly fun salon Halloween decorations? Why not check out some of these awesome pumpkin carving ideas from around the world?
Halloween in the USA typically involves children dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating to collect candy, while adults may enjoy carving pumpkins or visiting haunted houses. Common Halloween activities discussed include trick-or-treating, wearing costumes, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, and visiting haunted attractions, while popular candies include chocolate and fruity treats.
Pumpkins are a type of fruit that grow on vines and are members of the Cucurbita family, which also includes squash, gourds, cucumbers and melons. Pumpkins can vary greatly in size, color and shape depending on the variety. They are usually grown from seeds planted in the spring and harvested in the fall after around 3 months of growth. Pumpkins have many uses including decorations, food, and have a long history with Native Americans and colonists.
The document discusses different types of carving used to decorate buffets, including vegetable carving, fruit carving, ice carving, and butter sculpture. It provides instructions on techniques for carving fruits, vegetables, ice, and other mediums. The history and uses of carving in food presentation are outlined, along with basic tools, techniques, and storage methods for different types of carvings.
Indulge is a culinary event held annually at the Jupiter Hotel in Portland, Oregon on September 22, 2011. Proceeds from the event benefit p:ear, a nonprofit helping homeless and transitional youth. The event will feature food from over a dozen local restaurants and food carts, as well as drinks from breweries, distilleries, and wineries. New additions this year include an expanded outdoor area with a fire pit and tent for wine tasting.
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Here are the key steps in our cancellation plan:
1. The decision to cancel will be made jointly by our group and the leadership of the Cambria Christmas Market.
2. We will monitor the local weather and emergency alerts. If there is a risk of natural disaster like heavy rain, flooding or fire, cancellation may be necessary.
3. We will also stay alert to any community security risks. If law enforcement advises against the event due to a safety threat, we will cancel.
4. If cancellation is necessary, we will notify all partner organizations and individuals who RSVP'd as soon as possible via email and phone.
5. Any cancellation notices will provide information on ticket/payment refunds if
This document proposes two wine tourism packages in Slovenia:
1. The Slovenia Classic Wine Tour focuses on promoting Slovenian wine from Maribor city through cultural activities like traditional dances and food, vineyard tours, and gifts related to wine.
2. The "Grape" Touring package aims to give families the experience of being Slovenian grape farmers through activities like jogging contests, playing in vineyards, learning about grape production, and competitions at a closing festival.
The packages are intended to promote Slovenian tourism and wine, increase income for local businesses and communities, and educate visitors about sustainable living.
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Use SignUp's FREE volunteer scheduling software to coordinate carnival volunteers. Simple and easy online sign up sheets - participants choose a shift with a click and SignUp sends automated reminders to help people keep their commitments.
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Pumpkin festival2REV
1. Pride Pumpkin Festival
2013
East Longmeadow, MA
Submitted by Deb Axtell
Tickets for Groups, Inc.
October 2012
2. Overview
Produce a Pride Pumpkin Festival in 2013 in the center
of East Longmeadow, with the goal of establishing an
annual autumn celebration that includes: dramatic
display of carved & lit pumpkins, costume pageant,
crafts, retail exposure, live entertainment, and fireworks.
Generate exposure for primary sponsor, Pride Stores.
The event will showcase the company’s commitment to
the community, build loyalty with existing customers,
engage new customers, and sign up members for Pride
Rewards and Pride Savings card programs.
5. The Experience
Carved pumpkins
are placed at street
level through the
festival floorscape
(with small candles
inside)
6.
7.
8. The Experience
Not all pumpkins are
on turf; majority are
placed on picnic
bench-style pumpkin
tables. These are
2x4s and 2x6s
constructed for the
festival.
Stored for annual use.
9. The Experience
Not all pumpkins are
on turf; majority are
placed on picnic
bench-style pumpkin
tables. These are
2x4s and 2x6s
constructed for the
festival.
Stored for annual use.
10.
11.
12.
13. The Experience
As twilight
approaches,
volunteer battalions
hit the streets with
electronic lighters to
light the candles in
each pumpkin
14.
15.
16. The Experience
The focal point, is the
Pumpkin Tower
This is a 3- to 4-story
construction, set off from
the main walking area in
it’s own roped off section.
As attendees enjoy the
lower level displays,
retail, crafts, etc.
ultimately they arrive at
the striking Pumpkin
Tower.
19. Tower Set Up
Backside of tower
scaffolding
Closer up; Christmas
light holes visible
20. Tower Set Up
Backside of tower
scaffolding
Closer up; Christmas
light holes visible
All lights feed into
electrical box at base
of tower
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28. Event Basics
Pumpkin Carving. Multiple days for “Pumpkin Lobotomy” (cutting
scene at local pumpkin farm).
The Festival is a single day celebration, with two prior days of set-
up.
The Festival Location: Meadows Shopping Center (retail, craft, live
entertainment, pumpkins at street level), with Healthtrax parking
area, or, rotary baseball field for the Pumpkin Tower.
Children’s Activities: costume parade, pumpkin seed spitting
contest, crafts, pumpkin patch games/adventure activities
Retail Alley: designate area for local crafters and booths, food
sellers, festival merchandise
Volunteer /Pride Sponsor Tent: register attendees for Pride
Rewards and Pride Savings cards, sign-in of volunteers, pumpkin
lighter distribution.
Live Entertainment: centrally located stage/risers to showcase local
entertainers; evening fireworks
29. Sample Schedule
DAY ONE
Builders erect tower scaffolding, place bench scaffolding and risers for
entertainment
Merchant tents erected
Volunteer Meeting at Volunteer Tent Station
DAY TWO
Final pumpkin carving
Pumpkin placement
Merchants check in at Volunteer Tent Station
DAY THREE (Festival Day)
Show coordination (entertainers, crafts, volunteer coordination)
Begin manual/flame lighting near dusk
Pride Stores Commitment Presentation + Lighting of Pumpkin Tower at
dusk
Fireworks
Late night Clean Up crews hit the area
30. Tower Lighting Presentation Highlights Pride
Stores’ Commitments
The Pride Promise:
Dedicated to providing fast and friendly service, quality products at low prices, with
clean and professional facilities.
The Pride Goal:
Continue operating great stores and expand our growth. We will do so responsibly
and adhere to our commitment to our Partners, our customers, our community and
our environment.
Pride Pumpkin Festival Mission Statement and Charitable Goal:
Our mission is to improve the quality of life through a cultural, family-oriented event
that brings the community together in celebration. We are dedicated to keeping our
communities alive and thriving, and to providing a celebration that truly enhances the
quality of life for our residents, employees, friends, and visitors.
Giving: For every registration for Pride Savings or Rewards card, Pride will donate $1
towards Mary Anne’s Kids, an organization dedicated to support children in Foster
Care.
Festival Traits:
Free, family-oriented, inspirational, community-driven, entertaining, quality, striking
visuals that result in a memorable experience.
32. Sponsor Categories
List of sponsors that will be needed to provide financial
support, products and services
Pumpkin tower scaffolding. Local builder to fabricate and place scaffolding,
and display benches.
Electricity. Local electrical contractor to light tower pumpkins and run
electricity to vendor booths.
Website. Volunteer to design and post messages onto Pride Pumpkin
Festival website.
Advertising. Need local publication to run print ads for the event. Suggest:
Reminder Publications
Signage/program printing. Suggest: Staples or Priority
Pumpkins. Suggest: Pell Farm, Meadowbrook Farm
Tables/chairs/tents. Suggest: Taylor Rental
Hardware/lighters. Suggest: Rocky’s
First Aid.