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Entertainment for Your Fall Festival

Autumn festivals are a tradition as old as time when people gave thanks and celebrated a bountiful harvest. While most people won’t be bringing in crops, they’ll be harvesting fun when you hold a fall festival. Autumn is an excellent time for an autumn get together with entertainments to match. Don’t forget the music.

Bounce House

A staple of any fair, carnival or festival, renting a bounce house will provide hours of fun for children ages 6 to 12.

Carnival Games

No festival would be complete without some games of chance. Hosts can rent carnival games encompassing Whack a Mole, skee ball, basketball throw, and dunk tank. You can also include a safe battle axe throw, balloon pop, strongman game, and the ever-popular ring toss.

Face Painting

Children love face painting and there’s always a long waiting line to have their face adorned in everything from unicorns and wild animals to butterflies and superheroes. All that’s required is some Halloween makeup and talented artists.

Food Fest

Every festival must have food and there are multiple ways that can be supplied. The festival can include a chili cookoff, pie baking contest, BBQ, or practically any type of fall food offering. Include some fall favorites such as cider, spiced doughnuts, and caramel apples.

For large neighborhood gatherings, food trucks may be the solution. There are also machines that can be rented to provide a continuous supply of rotisserie hotdogs, snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn.

Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt can be as simple or complex as the host desires. There are options for adults to the youngest children.

Trampoline

People of all ages like to bounce and a bungee jump trampoline provide a safe means for teens and adults to experience the exhilaration of flying through the air.

Yard Games

Popular board games have made the leap to adult size yard games ranging from checkers to Connect Four.

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Fall Festival Entertainment

Public and private fall festivals are a tradition, providing a farewell to summer and celebrating the autumn season. Whether the event is held as a private event or conducted by local businesses or communities, there are some things to keep in mind.

Consider the atmosphere to be created and think about the sights, sounds and flavors of a county fair. There are always certain entertainments that have a long line to be played. Equipping a fall festival with the right entertainment will result in a successful event.

Inflatables

A bounce house or playground for younger festival-goers is essential. There’s a myriad of bright and colorful themes from which to choose that will appeal to children. Adults enjoy competition and festival organizers can choose from an extensive range of obstacle courses, rock-climbing walls or a corn maze.

Mechanical Rides

For those that want something more challenging, consider a bungee trampoline, a virtual rollercoaster, mechanical bull, or a space-based interactive arena. There are also inflatables that enable people to test their skills at snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding.

Games

A range of games is critical and there’s an extensive selection from which to choose. Organizers can offer traditional favorites from skee ball, wack a mole, battle-ax game and ring toss to Plinko, basketball throw, connect four and football challenge. Photo booths are also available.

Music

A steady stream of upbeat music enhances the atmosphere and encourages individuals to have fun. Strategically placed speakers ensure that music reaches all areas of the festival grounds. Rock music is the traditional choice and it doesn’t have to rely on current hits. Don’t be reticent about including some “oldies” from artists encompassing Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Pink, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Joan Jett, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.

Food

No festival would be complete without food. Virtually everyone enjoys a BBQ for a more filling option, but don’t overlook cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn and hotdogs for those that want to walk the festival while they munch. Don’t forget to have enough tables and chairs so people can eat and rest in comfort.

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Party on a Budget

From birthdays to holiday celebrations, people like to party. If you’re expecting a large number of guests or have a limited budget, it’s possible to throw a blow-out party for kids or adults without breaking the bank. All it takes is a little creativity.

Forget the Fancy Venues

Renting a special hall isn’t your only option. You can hold a party at home or in a park and some organizations offer low-cost rentals for the use of their space. If the wear and tear on furniture is a concern for a home party or the weather won’t cooperate, it’s worth considering a low-cost rental.

Digital Invitations

Today’s invitations can easily be sent via invitation apps developed specifically for that purpose. You can issue the invitation and receive RSVPs all online.

Feeding the Masses

Food will be the biggest bite out of your budget so keep it simple and plan your menu carefully. Make it clear in the invitations how long the party will last, which will significantly reduce the amount of food you need. You can also choose to make the snacks yourself if you’re handy in the kitchen.

In some instances, a potluck is the best option. The work doesn’t all fall on you and you can have everyone indicate what they’ll bring, which means you can fill in the “holes.” You can create food categories in your invitations and do be sure to keep everyone informed if there are any food allergies.

Decorations and Supplies

Parties don’t have to have a theme to be successful. If you do choose to decorate or simply want to add a few interesting touches, head to the closest dollar store. You’ll find centerpieces and streamers to seasonal decorations. The dollar store is also a good place to find inexpensive plates, saucers, napkins, cups and utensils.

Entertainment

Music will set the tone and it’s easy to create a playlist for any type of party. A dollar store is also a good place to find inexpensive lawn games, indoor pursuits, or even a piñata for kid’s parties. The same is true for adult fun.

Share the Responsibility

Parties are fun, but the planning can be stressful. Don’t micro-manage or try to do everything yourself. Enlist kids and spouses to help. The whole point of a party is to spend good times with friends and family. You don’t have to decorate elaborately or serve costly appetizers to hold a party that will be remembered for its fun and warmth.

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Host A College Football Rivalry Party

Football is arguably America’s biggest sport, and the college football season is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the country. Part of football’s appeal lies in the adrenaline, competitiveness, and bonding with friends. Nothing improves the football watching experience than having some good company over. American football has been played since the late 19th century, and in its rich history, some strong rivalries have developed. Games against rivals add to the competitiveness and this just makes it more fun. When hosting a college football rivalry party, where your team is playing one of its fierce rivals, you need to provide the perfect atmosphere for you and your guests. Here are four tips on how to do so.

  1. Get the food menu right

One of the key ingredients in a football watching party is the food. When deciding on how to feed your guests, you should ensure that the food you are offering can be consumed while watching the game. Under normal circumstances, watching your team is an emotional experience. This level of emotion is further amplified when you are playing a hated rival. You should ensure that you get finger food which can be eaten by hand. You need to have as few eating implements as possible; you don’t want your TV to be destroyed by a fork thrown in anger. Your menu should also appeal to your guests universally; go for ‘common’ food items that (almost) everyone enjoys such as chips, chicken wings, ribs, etc.

  1. Have enough drinks for your guests

The thought of having a rivalry football party without drinks is almost sacrilege. Drinks are what make (or break) a football party. As a diligent host, you should make an effort to understand the preference of your guests in terms of their preferred drink. If you are not able to cater to every person’s preference, you can make a fruit punch. Adding food coloring to the punch to match your team colors is a good way to show solidarity with your team for a rivalry game. Ultimately, quantity trumps quality when purchasing drinks for a football party. You should ensure that you have enough drinks for the game, and any possible post-match celebrations. Also, you should have enough non-alcoholic drink options for the guests that do not consume alcohol.

  1. Ensure that you provide a good viewing experience

When organizing a football rivalry party, a lot of hosts focus too much on the food and drinks, forgetting to improve the viewing experience. You should ensure that your guests enjoy watching the game. If you are expecting a lot of guests, then you might have to re-arrange your furniture or add some more furniture to ensure that everyone will be comfortable during the game. You might have to re-position your television to ensure that all your guests can view the game.

  1. Show your team colors

Watching a rivalry game is one of the most intense experiences for any sports fan. You need to ensure that you set the atmosphere just right to enjoy the game. Part of your party budget should be dedicated to ensuring that your décor shows your support. You could get a few team posters in the viewing room or possibly use team branded cups for the drinks. Depending on your budget, you should try to decorate your space with your team’s colors and/or merchandise.

With these tips, you can have a rivalry viewing party that will live long in your guests’ memories.

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