Family-Friendly Festival Tips

Family-Friendly Festival Tips

Festival season is approaching! The word festival might conjure up a picture of one big party in the desert, but maybe this year you’d like to focus on making your festival family-friendly. In order to do this, you have to get a little creative. Here are some of our...
How to Successfully Plan an Unforgettable Festival or Outdoor Event

How to Successfully Plan an Unforgettable Festival or Outdoor Event

Outdoor festivals and big events can be magical for attendees. Warm weather during the day and star-studded nights make open-air venues appealing to everyone. Planning for big events such as these requires lots of forethought. Weather can be uncooperative, security...
40 Photos of Real Sponsor Booths

40 Photos of Real Sponsor Booths

With hundreds of sponsors, thousands of attendees and a great message, the first Bentonville Film Festival was a huge success. We at Strategic Event Design are proud to have been a part of this amazing event, as our founder Bethney Ruggiero was the festival’s...
The First Annual Bentonville Film Festival is Here!

The First Annual Bentonville Film Festival is Here!

The very first Bentonville Film Festival is literally just around the corner. It starts Tuesday! For those of you who do not know, Bethney Ruggiero, Principal, Strategic Event Design is the Executive Director of Festival Development, Logistics and Events for . Held in...
Why Food & Wine Festivals Make Great Corporate Events

Why Food & Wine Festivals Make Great Corporate Events

  It’s fall and there is likely a number of food and wine festivals happening in your local area. This presents an excellent opportunity to wine and dine your associates, clients or all-star employees. Whether it’s a company picnicor client entertainment, these are...