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Motorcycle Show Extravaganza!
One of the best ways you can bring together special interest groups or a community is by hosting a motorcycle show "extravaganza". What ever your cause may be, a motorcycle show can be highly profitable. Especially when you have the logistics down. Motorcycles are fascinating to many people and so why not give them want they want: a motorcycle show "extravaganza!"
The Organizers
As simple as we've made it for you, going solo on the project is not a bad idea. You can be the sole motorcycle show organizer or team up in a joint venture. If your choice is to go with a joint venture, be prepared to commit to a lot of face-to-face time. As inconvenient as it may seem, everybody involved in organizing the motorcycle show "extravaganza" must meet together. Every body must know their place in making the show work and they must be reminded of their responsibilities.
* Tip: Keep in contact with fellow motorcycle show organizers via helloWorld - video e-mail.
The Event
Organize a motorcycle show with a fun and festive atmosphere for the whole family.
The main attraction will be the top-of-the-line luxury motorcycle, customs, motor bikes,international motorcycles, and electric/hydrogen fuel cell bikes from the "future." Even the most wild and high tech motorcycle accessories could be featured.
Varying your selection of motorcyclesand motorcycle accessories is what will give your show the extravagant appeal and give it a life of its own. It wouldn't hurt to include an auction, luxury motorcycle raffle, or some kind of sales arena to boost excitement. Many people would love to check out a fantastic range of motorcycles for sale whether they want to buy a bike or not, so in a motorcycle show extravaganza at least you can require admission fees or encourage donations for some cause.
Will this be your main event of the year? Then don't hesitate to make it over the top and extraordinary. Your motorcycle show should be a festive “extravaganza” representing a vintage and classic motorcycle lifestyle. A dramatic stage or awe inspiring visuals are all it takes to make the show excellent whether its for one day or several. Your motorcycle show extravaganza should be the hottest ride in town – not the most boring.
The Venue
Location matters for your motorcycle show extravaganza. The place where your show will go down in history should be thouroughly considered. Acceptable floor plans include accomodations for large crowds, registration, restrooms, and plenty of space to move motorcycles and vendor stations around. There should be ample parking spaces nearby for visitors and motorcycle show trailers. Money saving advice: use a church parking lot or a donated venue.
The Theme
Vintage motorcycles, yummy food and classic music are the right formula for an old-school theme and a rootin' tootin'goodtime. Your visitors will be taking a ride down Memory Lane when the 50's music starts.
The Multi-Task Team Building
The people behind the scenes of your motorcycle show are a very important component – especially the technical team. Keep all of the creative teams and volunteers happy because they are the ones involved with logistics such as multi-tasking, theme building and working with other committees to get the show going, under budget, and on time.
The Vendors
Having vendors and food sales does come with benefits. As long as they can timely prepare fooD and can be held liable if their professionalism slips. The motorcycle show vendors must also agree to any fundraising or donation efforts. To make some extra profit be your own vendor and sell food bought at a discount or that was donated. Vendors can also be charged small fees for parking.
The Sponsors
Sponsors are companies who want to be associated with your motorcycle show and attracted visitors. A motorcycle show "extravaganza" is going to be an opportunity to build sponsor relationships.
The Exhibitors
You'll want to fine-tune your motorcycle show with sponsors, food vendors, swap meet vendors, disc jockies, musicians, bands, bike performances and other such attractions. The money you use up front will affect your bottom line. The goal of the motorcycle show is to give visitors a great time-- because when they're happy they will buy/donate.
The Visitors
The visitors who attend motorcycle shows are unique. If you are going with a classic motorcycle theme you'll notice the old school fans are fantastic. Collectors and enthusiasts can recognize each other and form valuable network connections. Give them every opportunity to indulge their tastes in motorcycles.
The Media
The media is a valuable asset to a successful motorcycle show extravaganza. Invite local media to attend the show. The media has the power to broadcast your event and make it known to the public. Don't depend on your volunteers and staff only to spread news by word of mouth only. Media milking includes creating flyers, banners,public service announcements, and a web site where visitors can collect information about your motorcycle show. Advertise your cause or foundation at all times.
If it were easy, it would not be an "extravaganza" and it wouldn't be worth it. Having this outline as your plan to organize a motorcycle show will help you stay focused and moving ahead. Keep a host of photographers ready to record the event for inspiring future motorcycle shows.
A. Schag
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