It's a Sweet Thing!

March 8, 2012
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Planning for the 2012 Corndog Kickoff has begun! With this year's theme, "It's a Sweet Thing," we celebrate sixteen years of the Kickoff in addition to all of the sweet things found at the Fair. We plan to incorporate a sweet sixteen celebration and also play off the Fair's "It's Fairlicious" theme that features Fair foods. Our vision may morph as time passes, but thanks to the help of our advisory team, we are off to a great start!

Last night was our first advisory meeting to talk about the theme and other logistics of the Kickoff. While we've had a successful event for the past fifteen years, we are always looking for new, creative ideas to keep the event exciting and new. Last year we added a bandana game where participants purchased a souvenir bandana for $10 and then played a game to win 50% of the total amount raised. By several rounds of the flip of a coin, the winner walked away with nearly $1,700! People really enjoyed this addition during the live auction, and we plan to do it again in 2012. So "heads up" to those coming this year - be sure to purchase your bandana to get in the game! If you have any creative ideas to suggest we add to the event, feel free to send them my way via email.

                           

Playing the Bandana Game at the 2011 Kickoff!                                   The Winner!          
 

Another aspect of the Kickoff which is underway right now is patron registration. Each year at the event, attendees have the opportunity to become patrons for the event. There are five different levels which include ticket and publicity packages. The levels begin at $250 and range up to $7,500. Levels $1,000 and up receive a reserved table at the event in addition to the other perks. To check out the different patron levels and what they have to offer, click here. The renewal mailing will be sent tomorrow, so past patrons be checking your mailboxes soon. Online registration will also be up by early next week. For those of you just interested in general tickets, those will go on sale in mid-May.

I can't believe the Kickoff is just right around the corner! As I go over my notes from last night's meeting, I find myself getting so exciting for yet another great Kickoff - it's going to be "sweet!"