How to Plan a Car Show
Extravaganza and Fundraiser
by: Tonza Borden
A car show “extravaganza” is a fantastic opportunity to bring a
community or special interest group together – for more than one
cause. Planning your car show event is not an easy task but the
process can be simplified and efficient. The most important steps
to planning your extravaganza are as follows: p>
The Organizers
You can be the sole show organizer or it can be a joint venture
with another group. Whichever way you decide to go, there is a lot
of face-to-face coordination involved. Also, it may be inconvenient
to get everybody to together at a meeting on the same day. But you
will need to make sure that everybody knows what’s going on and be
reminded of their role and responsibilities. You’re probably
wondering how to accomplish that because coordinating people is a
major feat itself. Here’s where Atlanta Antique Car Club comes in
with those hard-to-find resources. We recommend staying in contact
with helloWorld – Video e-Mail. It is easy, affordable and so much
better than phoning.
The Event
Plan a car show with a fun and festive atmosphere for the whole
family. Plan a luxury and performance car and bike event dedicated
to the automobile industry – featuring the best possible cars,
motorcycles, limousines, customs, and art cars available because
this is the “attraction”. Varying your selection of automobiles and
automotive products is what will give your show the extravagant
factor and take it over the top.
The Venue
Location, location, location. This is where your show will go
down in history. Because of the nature of your event, selecting a
venue that is unique is very important. It must have an acceptable
floor plan to accommodate a large crowd, registration, bathrooms,
many exhibitors and vendors, and ample parking spaces for visitors
and show car trailers.
The Theme
Classic cars, food and old music are the right formula for an
old-school theme and goodtime. Dressing in period clothing can add
nostalgia and interest, too. And, when the 50’s music starts, your
visitors will be taking a trip down memory lane. Check out this 50s
party in a box to get your creative juices flowing.
The Attraction
If this is your main event of the year, it should be a festive
“extravaganza” representing a vintage and classic car lifestyle.
Whether it is one day or held over a few days, it should have a
dramatic theme to set the stage for beautiful motorcars and
beautiful people. Your car show should be the hottest ticket in
town – not the most boring. So pull out all of the stops and go for
it!
The Multi-Task Team Building
The people behind your car show are a very important component –
especially the creative team. Here’s a tip that will pay dividends.
Keep all of your volunteers happy because they comprise the
logistical teams to perform the multi-tasks, at no cost. That being
said, the creative team is responsible for planning the theme and
working with the committees to get it done, under budget and on
time.
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