Helping with local car show. Looking for advice/ideas

383Scampman said
Hi Steve , I was the President of a car club in Massachusetts back in the 1990's . We put on a car show in August every year . They are now in their 26th year . Made some mistakes . But worth the effort . They even hosted the Good Guys Event at the Big E . FIRST: Organization ; make a plan . SECOND: Manpower ; more the better . THIRD : SPONSORS; more the better, our show now has sponsors chasing us . FORTH: Venue; grass is best , asphalt is ok . FIFTH: Free stuff , do not charge participants a fee to enter, never **** on the people whom you invite . charge the public . SIXTH: Food & beverages , invite a food truck if you can't cook . SEVENTH: Insurance , x-tremly important . EIGHTH: Absolutly NO alcohol , gasoline and booze don't mix . NINTH: Trophies optional (public pick) witnessed fist fights over trophies . TENTH: After show party for all who worked their asses off . Can be at a later date . There it is in a nutshell . If you need any more help pm me . Later, Tom

very well put 383 scampman, and right on point. I used to be in a car club here and all I heard was complaints all day long. if I may make one suggestion, as far as charities go. people are willing to go the extra mile with an organization like Wounded Warriors. also have some disabled vets show up. people are very dedicated to such an important cause, plus we at a time where we need to be standing behind the united states of America. this is just my two cents worth but I feel you will have a better turnout and raise more money for a wonderful organization. they like to participate in these type of events to make people more aware of their situations.