Monday, April 11, 2011

Wanted: Gamers


Hi Everyone!

So I've done A LOT of talking about the Iowa Falls Show so far...it's my new show and we have tons of changes that I think will be awesome, but I need to make sure the info gets out there. One major change form last year is that we have 1 full day of showing devoted to games. Usually our shows have 6-8 game classes at the end but I'm throwing in an ENTIRE DAY of games this year. In this one day we will be offering SIX JACKPOTS!!!! I am working to get some sponsors to make this show even more fun yet. But here's where I'm at with games. I have no gamer connections. None. Does anybody know of any groups of gamers? I have classes split out for young riders, experienced riders, and obviously - the serious, JACKPOT riders. If you have any ideas of individuals or groups that might be interested, please let me know!!!! Email me their contact info or have them contact me at sean.thurm@yahoo.com. I really want them there, and if they are on the fence about it, I want to know how to get them there. That goes for everyone else too by the way! Well, have a great day everyone!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Sponsorships

Hi Everyone!

Something we're adding to our shows this year is sponsorships. Do you have a horse for sale? Do you give riding lessons? Do you put on other horse shows you want to promote? Do you own a business you want to promote to this group? Our sponsorship opportunities are very inexpensive and hit a large group of people.

Class Sponsorship: $20
For a class of your choosing, we will read a tid-bit about your business (that you will provide) at the beginning and end of the class. We will also post a link to your website (if you have one) or any other contact information on the blog; this will remain posted through the end of the year. In addition to the contact info being posted, we will devote an entire post to your business to thank you sponsoring our shows!

Show Sponsorship: $50
For a show sponsorship, you can choose up to 4 classes to sponsor. This is definitely a better buy! We will read a tid-bit about your business (the you will provide) and the beginning and end of the classes you choose. In addition to that exposure, we will post a link to your website and any contact info you choose on the blog. We will also devote an entire post to your sponsorship as well to thank you for sponsoring our shows!

Go ahead and shoot me an email (sean.thurm@yahoo.com) or call/text me (319-231-9826) if you are interested in sponsoring a show this year! See you all this summer!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Vendors anyone?

Hi Everyone!

I had somebody ask me about vendors today so I checked into it. It turns out that we can have vendors in Iowa Falls but not Waterloo. Waterloo really doesn't have a great place for vendors anyway but I checked. Now, to be a vendor at Iowa Falls, it will cost $65 and we will try to find you electricity if you need it. The one person that asked me does need it and the folks at Ellsworth Equestrian Center said they'd find a way to make it happen. There are other vendors at the facility permanently, but I'm not too sure what they are...I'm sure some will have tack and show clothes and stuff like that...always fun to look at and buy :)
What are some ideas if you plan on being a vendor? Maybe desserts like cookies or pie or bars...or maybe you know a photographer that would be interested...or maybe jewelry...or maybe a sandwich shop type thing...the possibilities are ENDLESS!!! Oh wow, just another thought! Maybe somebody wants to do an omelet bar type thing in the morning and then do hamburgers or hot dogs or something the rest of the day???? Sounds AMAZING to me :)

If you want to do something like this just let me know...I don't have a vendor form yet since I just got addressed about it today, but I'll have one shortly. Have a great day everyone!

Friday, April 1, 2011

SHOW BILLS POSTED ONLINE!!!!

Hi Everyone!

I just got word that the show bills for BOTH fun shows are online! I'll find somewhere easy to display them on the blog but for now I'll post them here. I am the contact for both shows this year. On the website it says Erin for the Iowa Falls show but please contact me...I'll see if I can change that. Well, its getting late and I have big plans for tomorrow so I better get to sleep! See you all this summer!